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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Miss Gerri Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Miss Gerri on Wednesday afternoons. 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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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Club Join us for an informal gathering of yarn crafting enthusiasts. Bring your own project. We all learn from each other. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
DIY Teens Each week teens will learn to make something new and fun. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 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. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Volunteer: Weekly Session Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, registered Teen Volunteers can sign up to assist with library projects and earn community service hours. Tasks will vary week-to-week... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm |
Stencil Screen Printing Workshop Learn how to create a handmade stencil with your own designs using cardstock and cutting tools. Artists and assistants will help participants through the design and cutting... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Munni Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Munni. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Building Blocks Bonanza Drop in and show us your inner architect and engineer for freestyle building blocks time. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Come join other chess players for some serious fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tiny Terrariums Design, assemble, and learn to care for your very own self-sustaining terrarium. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Art As Play Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Will 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, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and movement for children of all ages. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer Splash Celebration Experience the excitement of summer at the Mar Vista Library! Families with babies, kids, and teens are invited to join in the celebrations. Toddlers can explore beach-themed stories and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
All About Sea Animals Meet sea creatures up close! Dive into discovery with an interactive presentation by the Roundhouse Aquarium's All About Sea Animals program! Kids will get to see, learn about, and even... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
Guided Painting for Teens Teens and tweens... Discover your inner artist as we (attempt to) follow along with a guided painting tutorial.All skill levels welcome! All materials will be provided, but space is... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Sticker Making and Temporary Tattoos All teens and tweens are invited to join us to make their own stickers with a Cricut Machine and apply some fun temporary tattoos! All material will be provided.This... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Children's Summer Math Club We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will consist of... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Firefighter Storytime Join us for our second Firefighter Storytime with our local firefighters, Engine 29! Explore a fire truck, meet firefighters, and learn about fire safety.Storytime will take place in our children'... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Community Resources & Services, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Puzzles and Games Join us for an exciting time with both new and classic board games. There will also be giant puzzles to enjoy. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Breakdancing with JUiCE Hip Hop Join us for an exciting breakdance performance followed by a brief history of hip-hop culture and breaking. You'll get an opportunity to learn breaking fundamentals and participate... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society Sewing a Lanyard Use one of our sewing machine to sew a personalized lanyard! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Strange Interlude Concert Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present an intimate salon-style concert. The concert includes seldom-performed works, pieces by... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Decorate a Mug Unleash your creativity and decorate a ceramic mug with your own design! We will be using permanent markers for the designs. Patrons will need to bake the mug at home to make the design permanent. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Video Game Design Do you love gaming? Are you curious about creating your own games? Join us for a program to learn how to design video games!This program is intended for folks ages 11-19, and all supplies will... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology, Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Puzzle Art Collaboration Help the Sun Valley Branch Library create a 48-piece wall puzzle to be displayed in our library. Decorate a jumbo size puzzle piece in way that represents your favorite things. Art supplies... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council. Teens ages 11 to 18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Button Making Workshop Join us for a fun button-making workshop! All supplies will be provided. Teens and adult audiences are welcome! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2025 6:00 pm |
Sound Bath and Energy Healing Sound bathing is a form of meditation using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes, and other modalities. After a sound bath you can expect to feel lighter, more at ease, and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |