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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
On Mango Street: Remixed Join us for an arts and crafts hour, inspired by imagery and culture of this year's Big Read book, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Join us and artist... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications,... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Small Group Storytime Join us for a monthly small group storytime. Perfect for children with sensory processing issues or need a quieter environment. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
AAPI Family Storytime Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories and a craft activity. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Japanese Fans Join us at the library for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and craft your own Japanese fan using recycled and repurposed materials. Learn about the cultural significance of these beautiful... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Make Candy Jewelry! Let your creativity shine as you design and create jewelry made entirely from candy. Jewelry designer Michelle Seville will be on hand to show your tips and tricks for creating... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
DIY Mini Zen Gardens Join us for a relaxing and creative workshop where you can de-stress and create a mini Zen garden to take home. Tweens and teens will receive a wooden lacquer tray, sands of various colors, and... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Springtime Slime! It's squishy, slick and tons of fun! Learn how to make your own slime, and the science of how it works! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Internet Basics Workshop Learn how to use a web browser, search engine and how to navigate a website from a Los Angeles Public Library Cybernaut. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterwards to work on a craft actitivity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation for Summer at the Library Teens 14-18 are welcome to come to an orientation and find out about volunteering at the library. Volunteering is a great resume builder and a great way to... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEAM With UCLA Scientists: Explore the Tide Pools Join our UCLA scientists for some ocean-inspired activities. We´ll explore tide pools, discover sea creatures, and create alginate sea critters and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 4:30 pm |
Clase de informácion para adultos: dispositivos móviles Únase a nosotros en un taller en persona donde aprenderá a usar y operar sus dispositivos móviles. |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology Español |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jamie Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm |
Yoga Join Gigi for beginners yoga. She will guide you through a Vinyasa restorative yoga flow. Yoga materials will not be provided. Please bring your own yoga mat. Other suggested yoga gear to bring, but not required, are yoga blocks,... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Study Hall School can be stressful: studying doesn't have to be. Come to our study hall sessions at the library for free access to WiFi and space to study, do homework, or just hangout in a relaxing space. For teens ages 13 - 18.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club This is an online, primarily fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year. In November, we will be discussing In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. |
Online Pacoima Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Speaking Skills With Alec Speak English with confidence! Join our English Speaking Skills Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm |
Evening Mindful Meditation Join us in person for a free Mindful Awareness Meditation to focus on creating and incorporating this effective practice in all aspects of your life. This class is appropriate for... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Tara Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Wed, May 14, 2025 7:25 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Guidance from a trained... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!Please check the calendar to confirm session dates, including holiday exclusions and/or cancellations. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader Ms. Lisa Children are welcome to join our STAR volunteer, Ms. Lisa, in discovering the joys of reading. Our branch will give them a complimentary book to keep once they attend three STAR sessions. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
ICON CDC: Free Business Help: Getting Started Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help with... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime! Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Come kick up your heels and learn line dances in a variety of styles, including Western, pop, Latin, disco, and more!Tuesdays - Intermediate LevelThursdays - Beginner Level (No experience needed) |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community. Neighborhood... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
Book Club (ESL- Low Intermediate) With Leah Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary, grammar... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
Community Connections Humans thrive when able to communicate in person, so we're inviting you to join us in creating a group that is dedicated to connecting as neighbors and friends. All adults are welcome! |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Gymnasium for the Mind Ready to give your brain a fun workout? Join us for Gymnasium for the Mind to boost your attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought, and creativity in a... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Grammar Class With JuAn Learning good grammar will improve your writing and reading if you are a native English speaker or an English learner. This class will help you understand what makes sentences and paragraphs clear and... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |