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Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 31, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Crochet Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then this event is for you! We will be... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!Please check the calendar to confirm session dates, including holiday exclusions and/or cancellations. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 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... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Lucha Libre Masks for Kids Join education Oscar Moreno for a program about Lucha Libre wrestling culture and create your own mask! This program will take place on our outdoor patio.Please enter via the parking lot on... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 11:00 am |
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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Come kick up your heels and learn line dances in a variety of styles, including Western, pop, Latin, disco, and more!Tuesdays - Intermediate LevelThursdays - Beginner Level (No experience needed) |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
Book Club (ESL- Low Intermediate) With Leah Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary, grammar... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Intro to Coding for Kids Join us for a four-part series on coding! Led by a computer science teacher, this series will introduce kids to text-based coding to create graphics and animation. This program is intended for... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for this community-led book discussion of The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.Please note: Walk-in Tutors... |
Central Library | Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Science for Kids Each week we will explore science in a different way. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Light Up Firefly Celebrate nature’s own illuminated insect! Transform a paper cutout into a flickering firefly with an LED light bulb, a lithium battery and copper tape. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. 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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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Puppetivity Palooza is a fun-filled puppet-making production class designed to spark imagination and inspire children ages 5-11 with storytelling and puppet making. Children will design their own... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs and a Craft Come read to the BARK therapy dogs and make a doggy-themed craft! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm |
Slime Party Have you always wanted to learn how to make slime? Join us to see how you can make your very own slime with a few simple ingredients. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm |
Eagle Rock Book Club The Eagle Rock Book Club explores both newer acclaimed books and rediscovered classics of the past. The selection for July is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. This work of historical... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime Bring your littles to a storytime led by our teen volunteers. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Coach Kody's Dance Party We've got the music, if you've got the moves! Join DJ Coach Kody for an epic hip-hop dance party that includes games like "Freeze Dance," "Simon Says," and "Pass the Dance Move." ... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Wildlife Learning Center: Library Visit Join us for an educational and entertaining interactive reptile show with the Wildlife Learning... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Henna Art With Manjushree Nomulwar Artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
The Blue Submarine - Sea Life Touch Tank Experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals and specimens. Learn about the amazing life of the sea star and how it survives in the... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Where the Wild Books Are Children's Book Club Join our fun Summer book club featuring different books with important themes for ages 6 and 7. Local Girl Scout Lilah Schulte, a rising Junior in... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
International Friendship Day Bracelets Celebrate International Friendship Day by making beaded friendship bracelets! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |