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Wed, May 21, 2025 2:30 pm |
Reading Horizons Lab With Jorgen Our web-based Reading Horizons program teaches adult learners how to read in English, including phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Come join other chess players for some serious fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Lab Get familiar with computers, smart phones, e-mail, word processing, Google applications, and more with hands-on computer training! Join us for weekly classes where we'll review fundamental skills and answer... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Basics for Windows 10 Workshop In this workshop students will learn:Learn about operating systemsFind and navigate the desktopFind and organize files and foldersManage the windows of an... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jessica Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Urban Voices Project Choir Rehearsal Join Urban Voices Project Performance Ensemble as they rehearse for their 10th Year Anniversary Celebration on May 24! Come and shadow us as we share music, joy... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 4:30 pm |
Computer Literacy for Adults: Internet Basics In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to navigate the internet with confidence. You'll explore basic terminology, learn how... |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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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Thu, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Genealogy Garage: Tracing Chinese Ancestors Using My China Roots, a Case Study Clotilde Yap is back! This time, she'll show us interesting examples of the kinds of... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 1:30 pm |
Thursday Matinee: Here Join us for the movie Here. Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Screening: All About My Mother A Greek saying states that only women who have washed their eyes with tears can see clearly. This saying does not hold true for Manuela. The night a car ran over her... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English, Español |
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Thu, May 22, 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 22, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
LADOT Universal Basic Mobility Tabling The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will be providing resources for the Universal Basic Mobility (UBM) Program which aims to increase access to clean... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 3:30 pm |
Arts & Crafts: Beads Join us for some bead crafts! We will have supplies to make jewelry and keychains. This program will be held outdoors on the library patio. Recommended for ages 5 and up, due to small... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 22, 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 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will earn about the significance of... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cybersecurity Basics Learn essential strategies to protect yourself online in this introductory course on cybersecurity. Discover how to create strong passwords, manage online accounts securely, and recognize common... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Paying for College: Scholarships and Financial Aid Equip yourself with essential knowledge about scholarships and financial aid in this crucial workshop. Explore the intricacies of different... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Thu, May 22, 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, May 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
To Thine Own Self Be True/ Sé Fiel a Ti Mismo In honor of Robert O'Hara's adaptation of Hamlet opening at the Mark Taper Forum this month, this Shakespeare for all workshop gives Shakespeare novices... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Free Gardening Seeds Stop by and plant some garden seeds to take home. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eddie 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection.January 23: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideFebruary 27: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia AlvarezMarch... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Poetry Workshop With Martin Jago The Poetry Workshop invites new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback, facilitated by British-American poet Martin Jago. This weekly two-hour workshop is... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |