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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 2025 11:00 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... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Comprar una casa Representantes de Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion compartirán información sobre cómo comprar una casa, incluyendo información sobre préstamos, hipotecas, hacer una oferta y el cierre de... |
Online | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services Español |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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 18, 2025 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm |
Photographer's Eye: Mario G. Reyes - Shining a Light on Little Tokyo Please join us for a Photographer's Eye lecture about Mario G. Reyes. Gwen Muranaka will share images and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
English Conversation With Bob and Tom Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Phoebe Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
TTC - Tarzana Treatment Centers: Free and Low Cost Medical Services TTC Tarzana Health Centers offer free and low-cost medical services including:Free immunizationsSchool... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
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... |
Central Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Club: The Rosie Project Join us for a lively discussion of the novel The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. |
In Person & Online Granada Hills Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 1:30 pm |
Line Dancing Join our library staff as they guide you through beginning line dances!Have fun, meet new people, and get some exercise!All levels welcome. |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Computer Class | Clase gratuita de computación Free Computer Class For Beginners. Join our weekly computer class and learn basic skills using the internet, email and more!Clase... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Pride Month Lanyards Happy Pride! Join us to learn about pride month, make your own lanyard keychains, and watch a fun movie while you make it. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Come to our library and get crafty!All supplies are provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Watercolor Painting This session is a watercolor painting workshops that offer participants a creative and relaxing environment to explore the art of watercolor. Attendees will learn... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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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 |