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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Book Making for Adults With Laurel Koss Join us for a book making crafting workshop with Laurel Koss.Recommended for adults only. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Discover the Magic of Scottish Bagpipes With John McLean Allan John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo and Tasting Class for Teens Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Pride Button and Bracelet Making Join us to create Pride month buttons and beaded bracelets! All supplies will be provided, and all teens and tweens are welcome without registration.This program is... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 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... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Learn to Draw Comics With Shannon Watters Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Heritage month by learning the basics of drawing and making comics with Shannon Watters, the co-creator and co-writer of the comic book series... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rock Painting Join us for a colorful afternoon of rock painting! Use acrylic markers and your imagination to turn ordinary rocks into mini masterpieces. Whether you decorate with uplifting messages, animals, patterns, or... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Whimsical Wednesdays: Make a Fairy Garden Make your own sustainable fairy garden using natural and recycled materials found in our Library garden! This project encourages creativity and imagination in... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Mini-Golf Use common objects (books, cardboard boxes, coffee mugs, etc.) as obstacles in a mini-golf course that you design and put together. It will be a hoot! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterwards to work on a craft activity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Through the Eyes of Artists: Meet Artist J Michael Walker + Poster Signing Celebrate the power of art and storytelling with Metro Art and the Los Angeles Public Library.... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Looking for volunteer hours? Want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections, and more. |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Join us to learn how to make yummy and tasty Vietnamese spring rolls—a scrumptious and healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Making Pride Buttons Join us in making your own Pride button! We will provide all the materials. Bring your friends and make a button for yourself or someone else. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 4:30 pm |
Computer Literacy for Adults: Internet Basics In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to navigate the internet with confidence. You'll explore basic terminology, learn how... |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Death Cafe Group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objective, or themes. It's an opportunity to 'increase our awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.' It is a discussion... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Arroyo Writing Group (Special Meeting) Writers of any level of experience are invited to join our writing group for practice both writing short pieces across many genres and sharing your writing with others.For this... |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Writing English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Exploring the UC and CSU Colleges: Tips for Getting in Join us for this deep dive into the admissions process for the University of California and California State University colleges.Please note: This... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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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Thu, Jun 19, 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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Thu, Jun 19, 2025 1:00 pm |
Community Connections Humans thrive when able to communicate in person, so we're inviting you to join us in creating a group that is dedicated to connecting as neighbors and friends. All adults are welcome! |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
A Beetle is Shy: StoryWalk® at the Audubon Center Visit the Audubon Center at Debs Park and open a new world of wonders by following the pages of... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 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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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Yoga & Meditation With Master John Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind, inspiration, and joy. You can use a... |
Online Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation With Ronnie Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Kanen 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,... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles. Come meet a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am |
Gentle Yoga Series With Elisa Release habitual tension in your body and mind, linking breath and movement as you unwind through the ancient practice of Yoga. Create more strength, flexibility and balance in your... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
All About the News With Judy Learn English by discussing today’s headlines. The class includes reading, writing, and speaking. Build reading comprehension and learn to express yourself verbally. For more information,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 2025 10:00 am to 11:15 am |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Class Join us for Gentle Vinyasa with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Heather Flynn. Together, we will link breath to gentle movement and poses in an accessible and mindful way.... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |