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Wed, May 28, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Horangee (Korean Folk Tiger) Storytime & Crafts Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by listening to the folk tales of the Korean tiger, horangee, then paint a portrait of the horangee... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hojalata Embossed Artwork Hojalata—or the art of embossing tin—is one that you’ll see decorating homes, shops, and trees throughout Mexico. These creations are fun &... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Vietnamese spring rolls are a scrumptious, healthy choice of food. They are filled with fresh crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles before they're wrapped in... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bilingual Storytime with Josué Cuentacuentos - Reading Brings us Together ¡Prepáranse para reirse! Listen to Josué Cuentacuentos' hilarious family stories featuring music,... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 4:00 pm |
Good Trouble Reading Group: Ukrainian Poetry Join Dr. Andrea Liss on Zoom for our next Good Trouble Reading Group. We’ll be discussing a selection of poems from two books available at the Los... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs, Poetry English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 28, 2025 4:00 pm |
Venice Library Walking Group Meet new friends and explore Venice! Join us for a group walk around the Venice canals and surrounding areas. All levels and ages welcome. Meet in the lobby at 3:50. (No nature... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Science Fiction Book Club: Noor by Nnedi Okorafar Join us to discuss Noor by Nnedi Okorafar. Copies are available at the library. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Book Club Join us for a lively literary discussion at our new book club for adults. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card.February 26: The Art Thief by Michael FinkelMarch 26: The Keeper of... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 28, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Let's Read Los Angeles: Inventing the Dream In Inventing the Dream: California Through the Progressive Era, the late historian Kevin Starr explores the emergence of Southern California as its own... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 28, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Story Club: The Evolution of Human Science by Ted Chiang With Meghan O'Gieblyn Explore Ted Chiang's short story The Evolution of Human... |
Online Mark Twain Branch Library |
Adults |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion to talk about Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart (1985). You can watch this film for free... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, May 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Story Time Join our Children's Librarian for a fun 20-minute story time filled with songs, flannel stories, and picture books. A ten-minute group playtime follows story time. Enter meeting room via side door... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 29, 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 29, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required.Services include:Wound care and immediate... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for this community-led book discussion of Square Haunting: Five Writers in London between the Wars by Francesca Wade. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 29, 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, May 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Masha: International Belly Dancer The Art of Raqs Sharqi Come celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and enjoy a professional Belly Dance performance by Masha. "Raqs Sharqi" is the Arabic... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |