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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Miss Gerri Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Miss Gerri on Wednesday afternoons. After multiple visits, kids earn a free new book to take home! Call the library at 310-834-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Club Join us for an informal gathering of yarn crafting enthusiasts. Bring your own project. We all learn from each other. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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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Wed, Jun 11, 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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Wed, Jun 11, 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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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Come to our library and get crafty!All supplies are provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Join us for Summer With the Library and celebrate the Earth and growing things by making clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds! In... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool DIY / Es Divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can bring your embroidery, crochet or knitting project as well. Please bring your... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm |
Intro to Email: Internet Basics Workshop In this workshop, you will learn how to use the internet and basic secruity issuse from an LAPL Cybernaut.Topics covered include:How to surf the internetWindows... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm |
Summer Crafts for Kids Join us in the children's area for a free craft program as part of our Summer Reading program! All supplies provided. For Pre-K and up. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:30 pm |
Ranger Jack Performs "Animals Are Happy" The very talented and popular singer/songwriter Ranger Jack is back again to perform, "Animals are Happy," just in time to celebrate Summer With The... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Free Consumer Debt Legal Clinic With Lawyers / Clínica Gratis Con Abogados Come meet with lawyers in the Van Nuys Branch Library for a free consumer debt clinic. Do you... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:10 pm |
Film Screening: Up (2009) A 78-year-old man named Carl Fredricksen travels to South America in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.Rating: PGDuration: 96 mins |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Create Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle Come create your own jigsaw puzzle! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join Teen Counil to get invloved and make a difference at the Watts Branch Library! Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. Teen Council is for teens ages... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ahoy Matey Puppet & Magic Show Let's kickoff the 2025 Summer With the Library: Reading Brings Us Together reading challenge with a puppet and magic show! Petey the Parrot has just discovered... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Friendship Bracelets Celebrate friendship and creativity with a fun hands-on craft session! Learn how to make colorful friendship bracelets using thread, beads, and your imagination. Whether you're making one for... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sound Bath and Energy Healing Sound Bath Meditation for Teens, Teen Volunteers, and Teen Council Members (ages 11-18 only).Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop Whether you're trying a new hobby or submitting your work for publication, this creative writing workshop is for you. Get your creative juices flowing and share your work with other... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Art Play for Kids Use paints, markers, colored pencils. and other art materials to make a picture based on a theme (such as "two cats flying a plane!" or "a smiling flower!"). Or you can ignore the theme and do your own... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Weaving Brings Us Together Choose a picture, choose some colored paper, cut your loom (the picture) and start weaving. You can color in the woven pieces. This is a great activity for manual dexterity and... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEAM With UCLA Scientists: Earthquakes and Watersheds Join UCLA scientists to learn about Earth science! We'll learn about earthquakes and how to engineer shake-proof structures, and we'll... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2025 6:00 pm |
Hazards From Space: Space Debris and Asteroids The Aerospace Corporation has developed a Near Earth Object (NEO) Deflection App for NASA. NEOs are asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2025 6:30 pm |
Author Talk With Swan Huntley Join us for a talk with local author Swan Huntley as she discusses her book, I Want You More.Reeling from her father’s death, Zara Pines accepts a ghostwriting job for celebrity chef... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 1:00 am |
One-on-One Computer Session These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |