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Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
HIV Screening The Black AIDS Institute will be on hand to provide free HIV tests to anyone 13 years of age and older. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Neighborhood Sing Neighborhood Sing is a free, weekly drop-in community music workshop facilitated by local teaching artists to welcome vulnerable community members into a creative space of belonging. Through... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, May 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
A Safe Place to Breathe With Regina Queen Please join us for a calming and peaceful experience, learn coping strategies to manage anticipatory emotions and understand how to use movement, breath-work, and... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four and up.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sensory Room Open House The Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch is the home of the Los Angeles Public Library's first sensory room. Sensory rooms promote calm, focus and relaxation for youth who are neurodivergent... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Sensory Friendly English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Miriam's Garden: Afternoon Fun! Join our master gardener, Ms. Bobi, to learn the basics of gardening with fun activities at each session! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pendulum Painting Explore the laws of gravity and motion with pendulums! Use these simple machines to create unique artwork with stunning spherical patterns. Experiment with different variables and predict how your... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 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, May 08, 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, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Inventive Instruments What musical instruments can you make with the materials around you? Renowned musician and woodworker Rich Briggs transforms ordinary materials like hubcaps and cigar boxes into magical stringed... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Button Making Enjoy and afternoon of crafts, button making edition! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Study Break for Teens: Mini Zen Gardens Stressed about AP tests or any upcoming finals? Teens are welcome to stop by the Playa Vista Library for a study break and make mini zen gardens!Each attendee will go home with their... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Literacy Workshop: Playing With Sounds Families are invited to move, play with words, make rhymes, and look for sounds! This workshop will also provide families with new vocabulary and tips on... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft- Candy Roses All teens are invited to stop by our community room make their very own candy roses. Supplies will be provided, space is limited. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 08, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candle Decorating for Mother's Day DIY/ Decoración de Velas para el Día de las Madres Come decorate a candle for Mother's Day. Material will be provided.Limit of 15 attendees.Venga a decorar una vela... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |