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Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Reading and Rhythm Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level adult learners and those who want to practice sounding out words. You will learn how reading and rhythm work together to help you... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hojalata Embossed Artwork Hojalata, the art of embossed tin, is a traditional Mexican craft found decorating homes, shops, and trees. It's a fun, relaxing activity, and we'll... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 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 |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Puff, Puff, Paint! Sign up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge and decorate your own tote bag with puff paint! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 1:30 pm |
Film Discussion: Evil Does Not Exist Join us on Zoom to discuss the 2023 award-winning film Evil Does Not Exist.In a secluded, snowy mountain village, widower and single father Takumi leads a modest life... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Visit our Student Zone! Student zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 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:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 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:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 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... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 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:Quiet, safe, study... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Helper Join us for Student Zone! Need help? Ask our experienced tutor who is available to help you with your homework.Help includes:Assistance with homework and school researchFree PrintingAccess to school... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drop-in Tutoring With Steve Need help with your homework? Stop by for one-on-one, volunteer-led tutoring in all subjects in grades K-12. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm |
Homework Help Visit our Student Zone after school where our Homework Helper can offer assistance or supplies. You can also study in our teen or children’s section. Our branch has computers dedicated solely for the use of... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained homework helpers will... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Join us as we experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals, specimens, and colorful puppets!This program was made possible with the generous support... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:10 pm |
LEGO® Build and Play Hey Venice, it's time for LEGO® Club again! You can free build with thousands of bricks, or tip over a Random Cup to complete the monthly challenge. Bring a brick or minifigure to... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bubble Magic With Bubblemania Bubblemania and Company offers interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Marionette Magic Puppet Show Featuring a wide array of marionette characters, Franklin Haynes Marionettes will engage the audience in a thrilling puppet show! The workshop includes a brief... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.Program subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft Day Join us for a day of arts and crafts. Let your imagination take shape and your creativity soar! Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demonstration and Tasting Join chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition, preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings!Learn about the symbolic... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reptiles From Around the World Come meet reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from around the world. You will even have the opportunity to hold some of the animals.All ages welcome.This program was made possible with... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Robot-builder Paul Thompson will be demonstrating his creations. Learn about the processes of making robots and animatronics, including 3D modeling and... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Era Sculpting We will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Children will focus on mass, space, shape, form, line, texture, color, and movement while sculpting. Space is limited to the first... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of the Drum With the Konga Kid Connect with your inner drumming spirit and your fellow drummers in this hour-and-a-half interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums such... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm |
Ceramics for the Family | Cerámica para la familia Join us for a bilingual, family-friendly ceramic workshop where we’ll create clay milagros—small charms representing hopes, dreams, and intentions... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Seeing is Believing! Fun With Optical Illusions Seeing is Believing! Learn about how our brains actively constructs the world around us with optical illusions. This program was made possible... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Magic Show for Kids Join in the magical fun of a special magic show with Magician Wayne Kawamoto. He will present an entertaining magic show that combines music, audience interaction and comedy.This program was made... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |