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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: A Beetle is Shy at the Audubon Center at Debs Park We are buzzing over our newest StoryWalk® in the Audubon Center at Debs Park!Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and open... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 9:30 am |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale You are welcome to come to the quarterly Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Book Sale. Also, if you become a Friend of the Library member, you get exclusive... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Juan 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Family Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills.Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Basic Sewing Workshop Join us for a free sewing basics workshop. You will learn how to thread and use a sewing machine, the basics of straight-line sewing, and how to make your own tote bag. No prior machine experience... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Learn to Crochet a Ball Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a hacky sack or stress ball during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher, Julie. All supplies will be provided, and... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am |
Read With a STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Be a Maker: StoryWalk® in Centennial Park We're reading Be a Maker in Venice of America Centennial Park! A StoryWalk® is interactive and gets us outside together as neighbors. The story will be followed... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Origami Join us for paper folding magic! Learn simple folding techniques anc create animals and shapes. Origami paper will be provided. Teens, kids and adults are welcome. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Meditation: A Priority in Today's World Join long-term meditator Doug Frankel as he explores how meditation can be an effective tool for coping in challenging times and promoting overall wellness. There... |
Online Platt Branch Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Sand Art for Adults This summer, we're happy to have Saturday morning programs for adults! Every Saturday from June 14 to July 26, we'll have a different program. This week, we'll have fun creating sand art pictures! So... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm |
Illusions by Allen - A Magic Show! Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding magic show that reaches the hearts of children and families.This program was made possible with the generous... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library will be selling gently used books for readers of all ages. Stop in and take a peek!... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Learn about California wildflowers, sustainability movements, climate change solutions, and the difference between natives and invasive plants. Make ... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Movie - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Please join us for a screening of Peter Jackson's Masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We will be screening the extended... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop Learn how to listen to your Inner Voice. Find out what your story is. This class will begin with a short meditation to release creative energy. Bring a short story to share or just... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm |
The Wonderful World of El Ropo With Magician Phil Van Tee Join us for a magic show with magician Phil Van Tee.This program is for adults and teens only. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Theremin: Music and Demonstration Music created with the wave of your hands! Learn about Leon Theremin, the inventor of the first electronic musical instrument, and discover how the theremin's sound inspired... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Food Fermentation and Preservation Join Brie for a safe and fun class on making soft cheeses and yogurt at home. Participants will receive samples and a complimentary zine on cheese and yogurt making. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons Teen Adventure at the Venice Library Are you up for a fantastic adventure? Want to be a charming bard who wows everyone with their songs or a clever rogue always... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
"Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata Live in Concert "Dr. Pianist" Makiko HIrata is an internationally renowned classical pianist who we are so fortunate to have performing for us live at... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Latch Hook Craft for Adults Unwind with vibrant yarn as you craft a soft latch-hook wall hanging. No prior experience required. Follow easy, step-by-step instructions to master the basic stitch, and then personalize your... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Fantasia Released in 1940, Fantasia represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music, what had begun as a vehicle to... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Learn About the Scottish Bagpipes John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of Scotland. He will teach the audience how to dance a jig... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Potato-Stamped Tote Bags The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. A block printing workshop with potatoes teaches the basics of this unique art form and allows... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino’s Young Ambassadors Storytime A local Young Ambassador will share Paletero Man, a vibrant picture book... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on Python coding, led by our teen volunteers. No prior coding experience is necessary. Please bring your own laptop. This workshop is recommended for kids. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |