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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader Kelly STAR volunteer Kelly reads 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 programs at our branch!STAR storytimes are subject to... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drum Circle With Roberto "Konga Kid" Gutierrez Connect with your inner drumming spirit and fellow drummers in this interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums, such... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
The Dinosaur Who Cried "Asteroid" Puppet Show Join us for an exciting puppet show adventure. Rory the dinosaur races to save his friends from the mysterious object falling out of the sky.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Crochet Workshop Learn how to crochet in this beginner workshop. Participants will learn basic crochet stitches and principles. All materials will be provided. Space is limited to 10 participants. Ages 11+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Plant a Succulent Learn about succulents and plant your own to take home. This program will be held outside on the library patio. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: The 400 Blows For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents (Claire Maurier, Albert... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English, French |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Evette Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Evette.Take home a free book after reading with Evette three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities for children and their families. Stay for music and playtime at the end. Geared towards children ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.... |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Crochet Club Learn how to make a beginner level project from our crochet instructor or bring your own project to work on with other experienced members. Supplies are provided. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Grammar Class (Beginners) With Aaqilah Master basic grammar with real-life examples and practice. This class teaches beginning adult learners the fundamentals of grammar in a group setting. Practice what you... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Mental Health Workshop With Department of Mental Health Join us on the second Monday of each month (3rd Monday in October), for a Mental Health Workshop brought to you in partnership with LA... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 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 Sing... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings. Learn about the symbolic significance of these... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
How to Draw Superheroes With Evan Burse Animation professional Evan Burse will demonstrate how to draw a superhero, and then do an actual drawing lesson for the audience. Evan has worked on these popular... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Take a break and unwind for a relaxing coloring session for adults.All materials are provided for free. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Candy Labs: DIY Candy Jewelry Let your creativity shine as you design and create jewelry made entirely from candy. Jewelry designer Seville Michelle will be on hand to show your tips and tricks for creating... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Shawn Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Geared toward ages 4 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend. |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Therapy Please join us in our workshop on how to crochet, or bring your yarn project to work on. All skill levels are welcome! Materials will be available on a limited basis. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Ruben Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader, Ruben! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they earn a... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm |
Conversation Class With Carol Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers Children aged 6 to 18 (and their parents) are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm |
Teen Tresses - Hair Program Hi Teens! Come hang out in the Teens Department and learn how to create awesome braids, ponytails, and simple styles you can rock every day. We’ll show you step-by-step techniques you... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
STEAM-y Summer Science Kids ages 3-11, drop in for some fun do-it-yourself science activities on Monday afternoons in July! |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tabasa 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... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Art Classes for Adults Join us for our ongoing art classes for adults. You will be instructed on the basics of drawing (black-and-white and colored pencils), painting (mostly watercolor), and basic art history. However... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 5:45 pm |
Watch and Talk With Goldie Americans often speak fast and use confusing expressions and slang. Watching and discussing TV and film is an effective and fun way to improve your comprehension and communication in modern... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club Practice English conversation with others who love books in our weekly book club. The book club will provide an opportunity to practice reading, listening, and discussing in English, and to expand your vocabulary each... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 6:00 pm |
Meditation: A Vacation From Stress Take a break from the rat race and enjoy a mini-vacation while you sit and calm your body and mind. Doug Frankel will introduce a powerful technique to reduce the stress of... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jennifer 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Emma 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 citizenship... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:00 am |
Introduction to Meditation Join us via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques, presented by instructor Staci Mintz. |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: Señorita Mariposa and Not a Monster Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime New day and time, beginning Tuesday May 6, 2025!Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime and Craft Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by art and craft time! This storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:30 am |
L.A. Zoo at Your Library This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover some of the amazing ways Los Angeles-area animals... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for a 25-minute storytime, where we share stories, songs, and movements to build early literacy skills for all kids. After storytime, we’ll bring out toys for children to play and explore together. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Mark 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 free... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Debbie 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class (Beginners) With Andrew In this class, beginners practice everyday English with the help of the vibrant Oxford Picture Dictionary. Apply what you learn through speaking with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga With Heather Come join us for Gentle Vinyasa led by Yoga Alliance Certified teacher, Heather. Modifications can be offered for all poses. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat.This program... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Saryl 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |