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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
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... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Parent & Caregiver Discussion Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers: Come together to share ideas, ask questions, and learn practical tools for raising children ages 4-12. These discussions are designed to... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK: Kids Read to a Dog Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills with a BARK Certified Therapy Dog. Suggested for grades 1-5. Advance... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Intro to Watercolors Discover the joy of watercolor painting with instructor Melissa Elliott. During this 90-minute session, we will cover the fundamentals of this versatile and colorful art, including a discussion of... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. 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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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Tie Dye for Adults All adults are invited to join us for tie-dye! We'll provide the dye and one t-shirt for each person. If you want to, you can bring one item of your own to dye. No registration is required.This program is... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Book Discussion of Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert Please join us as we discuss Bob The Drag Queen's novel, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert.Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm |
Visible Mending Workshop With the Punk Rock Marthas Don't discard your ripped and torn clothes! Our visible mending workshop will highlight clever ways to repair garments and turn those... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Free One-on-One College Counseling Schedule a private 30-minute session with a trained college counselor. Suitable for students applying to college for fall 2026, or for those just starting out on their... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: California Native Plants Join Master Gardener, Emi, for an informative and hands on gardening experience about California Native Plants. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Sale Presented by the Friends of the Lake View Terrace Library, join us for a fantastic book sale! Featuring a wide variety of books for all ages and interests! We also have a large collection of vinyl records for sale.All... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Paola 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... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: Paletero Man | ¡Qué paletero tan cool! Step by step and page by page, celebrate summer, reading, and community. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call, Paletas for one! Paletas for... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Sound Bath & Energy Healing Immerse yourself in the exquisite sound of the crystal bowls, which have calming and healing frequencies to balance and clear your nervous system, harmonize your body, and relax... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for lively discussions on great literature. This month, we're diving into James McBride's The Heaven... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Breathing Seminar Did you know most Americans use only 60% of their lung capacity? That is like putting low octane fuel in a Ferrari. The car will still run, but not as it is designed to run and most certainly for not as... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Argentine Tango Basics With Ilona Glinarsky This dance instruction program, taught by award-winning dance educator and life coach Ilona Glinarsky, explores the essence of Argentine Tango, a social partner... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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 | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 1:30 pm |
Guerilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs To celebrate Summer With the Library, join us for a hands-on seed bomb-making program. This program will allow you to make your own clay and compost "bomb" filled with... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Tote Bag Decorating Bring your creativity for tote bag decorating! We'll provide a blank tote, stencils, fabric markers, and fabric paint. For Teens ages 13-18. Space is limited. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Birdcage A hilarious comedy where a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to play it straight so their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents. Lots of... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Pride Mixed Media Mobile Making Celebrate LGBTQIA Pride Month by creating a hanging mobile artwork with all the colors of the rainbow. Artist Jennifer G. Morgan will lead this workshop, where you will make a... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumplings Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these delicious dumplings, and see how... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Freeform Monoprinting The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. One of the earliest forms of print-making - the monoprint, or single-run print! Using a printing block... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:30 pm |
Mini Travel Journal Making for Teens Create Your Own Mini Travel Journal!Using old maps from vintage atlas books, you will create your own mini travel journal to record impressions or make quick sketches of... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Miriam's Garden Poetry Reading We invite you to a wonderful celebration of Miriam's Garden, showcasing the inspiring poetry of William Archila, Lory Bedikian, and Doug Manuel. Our reading series features poets of color... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: T-Shirt Weaving Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of every month for a fun and inspiring art-themed program! Did you know that most of the cheap, fast fashion and novelty shirts... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bollywood Dance Class With Monica Sarin This fun class offers dance and movement for all ages, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned performer looking to learn a new style or develop your technique.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
All About Sea Animals Join the Roundhouse Aquarium to learn about ocean science and interact with live tidepool animals at the library.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 28, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
3D Printing Basics Learn about 3D printing and 3D modeling. Participants who complete their projects and submit them, will have them printed and available for pick up in the lab. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Anime Sundays Hi Teens! Come and get comfortable, hang out, and binge on your favorite or new anime! |
Central Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Sun, Jun 29, 2025 2:00 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... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |