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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Rising Stars Our Rising STAR teen volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Cupcake Decorating Decorate cupcakes to celebrate the start of summer break! Teens ages 12+ are welcome to join and earn volunteer hours for participating. Funded by the Friends of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 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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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:00 pm |
Online Book Club Join us for a thoughtful discussion of the current selection and share other great books with the group. New members welcome! Copies available at the front desk.January 28: Demon Copperhead, Barbara... |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 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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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:00 pm |
ESL Improv Club With Michael J. Practice your English in a group setting by playing theater games while exploring conversational English and grammar. Create characters and stories along the way. For more... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:00 pm |
Perler Bead Pride Celebrate creativity and self-expression! Design and craft colorful pride-themed creations using Perler beads. Whether you're showing off your identity or making something in support of the LGBTQ+... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania Gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas que califican para tomar el... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Reader Suze Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Suze on Tuesday evenings. 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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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:30 pm |
Architects of Southern California: Antonio Gonzalez Join author Antonio Gonzalez as he discusses his book, The Architects Who Built Southern California, and tells the stories of the people... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 6:30 pm |
The Mystery Book Club Contact the branch for this month's title. Feel free to email pvista@lapl.org or call 310-437-6680. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
The Chronicles of DOOM
With Author S.H. Fernando and Peter Agoston Take a look behind the mask of the reclusive and unparalleled rapper/beatmaker... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Margie 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use,... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Free Health Care Screening The St. Mary Hospital Mobile Health Care Unit will be visiting the San Pedro Library to give free health care screenings to the public. Trained medical staff will screen for blood sugar... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00 am |
Summer Events for Kids Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events are 45-60 minutes long.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:15 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs and playtime! This program is for children ages 1 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Play Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their toddlers to storytime. Children can enjoy stories, music, and movement while we work on early literacy skills like reading, talking, singing, and... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Family Storytime & Play Join us for storytime in our Community Room and enjoy songs, stories, and movements with your little one! After storytime we will have a craft and toys out for the last 30 minutes.This... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required: Visit... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Library Play Hour Join us in the community room for an hour of free play. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 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... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & 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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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 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, studying for... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hand-Painted Taper Candles Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and painting custom motifs. Flowers... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.... |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
STAR Storytime With Patra 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR sessions... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:30 am |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Jessica H. Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required: Visit... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 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. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Clases de Ciudadania Gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las personas que califican para tomar el... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 12:00 pm |
Debate & Democracy - Teens Teens, join in these friendly and informative presentations/conversations about some of the subjects that will impact your lives. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |