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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading Music - Music: A Subversive History by Ted Gioia Explore Ted Gioia's sweeping and unique 2019 work of musicology,... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Do you love learning about dinosaurs? Join us to meet Paul and one of the Prehistoric Pals, a dinosaur sculpture! We'll imagine a world run by... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Mindful Coloring for Adults Join us for a mindful and relaxing coloring session designed for adults. Take a break from the hustle of daily life and enjoy a calm, creative atmosphere as you color intricate mandalas,... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive. Our featured speaker will... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Poetry Collage Workshop In this staff led, dynamic workshop, participants will read poems from a selection of Black poets. Then, through a series of prompts, they'll uncover their own connection to the verse and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
A Taste of Tango Explore the essence of Argentine tango! Designed with the complete novice in mind, this workshop teaches basic steps and patterns but also the deeper, hidden life lessons that tango has to offer. No partner... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Mini Mushroom Terrariums The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. These whimsical mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil,... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Joy Journals Join us for a journal decorating event. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their journals using stickers, washi tape, and various craft supplies, all of which... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Henna Art Join us for our Summer with the Library finale!Artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
KML teenLAB Teens take over the Koreatown Media Lab! Get familiar with the KML resources, work on your own projects, or collaborate with peers.For high school students ages 13-19. No registration required. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Coding for Kids Led by teen volunteers, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 6 and up. We highly encourage patrons to bring personal laptops for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keepers of Culture Poetry Reading Series Join us for a multinational spoken word event that will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month on-site at the Northridge Branch Library and online... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: T-Shirt Weaving Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Did you know that many cheap, fast fashion and novelty t-shirts sold in the U.S... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Meet the Woman Behind the Collection of Short Stories Join us and meet Elizabeth Hernandez, MPA, author of Beyond the Broken Gates: A Collection of Short Stories. Beyond the Broken Gears is a raw... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Oral History 101 This Oral History 101 workshop will provide an introduction to oral history and its role in shaping public memory. Participants will explore the five stages of the Oral History process, examine LAPL... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Grow, Cook, Eat, & Sell Join us for a great program about the Cottage Food Industry in L.A. Learn how to sell your products at Farmers Markets and Festivals, cooking with locally grown ingredients. Then try your hand... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chatsworth Teen Book Club Hosted by the Teen Council, all teens ages 14-19 are welcome to read along and join us! The book selection for July is One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus, a young adult mystery/... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
July Book Discussion Join our monthly book discussion! Held on the second Saturday of each month. The discussion will be led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Pick up the next book a month... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tie Dye Fun Learn the art (and science) of tie dye! Bring your own 100% cotton item, or use one of our provided bandanas, scrunchies, or hats. This event will get a little messy, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pour Painting Come learn about pour painting—also known as fluid art—and master a technique that allows you to pour paint onto a canvas rather than using traditional brushstrokes. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zine Workshop and Reading Help us celebrate the opening of our first Venice Zine Library by learning how to make your own zine. There will be an opportunity to share your zine to an audience at our Zine Reading.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEAM Art Lab: Tile Art Create art on ceramic tiles you can turn into waterproof drink coasters. For ages 11 years and older. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 27, 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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Sun, Jul 27, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 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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Sun, Jul 27, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sun, Jul 27, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made + Razorcake Presents: Eastside Punks LA Made in collaboration with Razorcake magazine is proud to present a screening of Eastside Punks, a film series showcasing another Los Angeles punk scene, one... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Jul 27, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Nan 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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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council: STEM Challenge Do you want to share your opinions, meet awesome young people, and participate in a challenge at the library? Then this program is for you! Participants will work... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic... |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 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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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The Scribner Anthology... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 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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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Saachi Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Saachi. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us and enjoy stories, songs, and more for children ages 18 months to 3 years. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 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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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime Read, write, play, sing and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward we will break out the toys for playtime. Designed... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Inés / Hora de cuentos con Inés STAR Volunteer Inés reads to children in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |