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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone. |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 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... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Craft Night: Beading Unleash your creativity with fellow adults in a relaxed, inspiring space where you make the art and we handle the details. Come unwind, mingle, and groove to good music while diving... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Community Yoga Yoga is back! Join us for a community yoga class on Fridays at 10 a.m. Suitable for all levels. Mats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Fast Friday Films Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars, big action! Movie screening is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Farnaz 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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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Protect Yourself from Fraud: Senior Scam Awareness Workshop This event will focus on recognizing and preventing financial fraud and scams. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Kick-Off Event - Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
20th Anniversary of the Little Tokyo Branch Library Building You are cordially invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Little Tokyo Branch Library's permanent building at 203 S... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Tours English, Japanese |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 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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Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
San Pedro Library Book Club The San Pedro Library will be covering Evelyn Waugh's novel Brideshead Revisited. Come join our Adult Book Club for a lively discussion of this classic novel. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzaii Across the 8th Dimension Buckaroo Banzai is caught with his trusted allies, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, in a battle to the... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Hazards from Space: Space Debris and Asteroids With Dr. Nahum Melamed The Aerospace Corporation has developed a Near Earth Object (NEO) Deflection App for NASA. NE0's are asteroids... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors, STEM English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
South Bay Music Association Performance Join us for a wonderful afternoon of chamber music as we host the Brass Ensemble & the Segundo Saxes from the South Bay Music Association. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Elixir Piano Trio The award-winning Elixir Piano Trio - pianist Lucy Nargizyan, violinist Samvel Chilingarian, and cellist Fang Fang Xu - showcases the piano trio from the classical,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Sep 14, 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, Sep 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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Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic Free The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification is required.Services include:Wound care and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
Yarn Art Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a colorful burlap and yarn craft inspired by traditional yarn art. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers at the Library Join us to play chess and checkers. We will meet for casual games in the Meeting Room. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own. All ages and... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
English Language Worksheets With Stephen Join us for engaging writing sessions where a session leader will guide you through a variety of English writing activities and worksheets. Designed for... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor | Tutoría Gratis Para Adultos Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or practice your English conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Altoid Tin Collage Craft Who knew a humble Altoid tin could hold so much wonder? With a bit of paint, some scraps of fabric, and a wild idea, that empty mint box might become a miniature world. These tiny tins can... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Altoid Tin Collage Craft Who knew a humble Altoid tin could hold so much wonder? With a bit of paint, some scraps of fabric, and a wild idea, that empty mint box might become a miniature world. These tiny tins can... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm |
The Art of Kimono Dressing The kimono has been part of Japanese culture for over 1,200 years. Originally worn by commoners or as an undergarment by the aristocracy, beginning in the 16th century, the kimono became the... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Lectures English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 2025 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 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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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Manage Parkinson's Symptoms With the Alexander Technique Join teachers Shula Sendowski and Julie Shelton for several workshops to learn how to manage Parkinson's Symptoms with the... |
Westwood Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 1:30 pm |
Book Club With Marilyn and Nate Do you want to improve your reading with a good story? Join the book club and read with other adults who want to practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills using books or... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
English 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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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
Neighborhood Sings Join Urban Voices Project for Neighborhood Sings every Tuesday. Transform your day and yourself with the gift of music, healing and community.Everyone is welcome. Walk-ins are encouraged. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Practice Tai Chi With SECOIAs If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |