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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Magical Katrina Magic Show Join us for a whimsically good time with award winning magician Magical Katrina. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 11:00 am |
Active Studio: Forager Crafts - Hand-painted Taper Candles Join us and create a pair of hand-painted taper candles to use or give as gifts!Using paint pens, a special technique, and... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime! Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community. Neighborhood... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 1:30 pm |
Struggling With Medical Bills? We Can Help Join our free workshop to learn your rights when it comes to medical debt. A lawyer will explain how to deal with hospital bills and medical credit cards like... |
Online | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Thumb Print Magnets Join the Kids and Teen Craft Club as we make thumb print magnets. All materials will be provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 2:00 pm |
Families for Literacy: Oral Language and Narrative Skills Join us for a fun, family-friendly program that builds your child’s speaking and listening skills through games, stories, and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tech Try Out Cart This Tech Try Out Cart will display a selection of Android, Windows and iOs devices with a librarian for hands-on e-media instruction. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rock & Roll Circus With Christopher Yates Juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, acrobatics and more! All backed by the "Kids Rock Band" from the audience! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:40 pm |
Family Movie Day: A Minecraft Movie Beat the heat and join us for a screening of the hit film A Minecraft Movie. This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 101 minutes. Popcorn will be served. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Henna Hopes: Temporary Tattoos Join us in the Community Room where artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sewing & Fiber Arts Open Studio Exercise your creativity this summer! During Open Studio, we will set up a few sewing machines for participants. Our outstanding volunteers will be available for guidance and... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Zip Line Toy Ride Make a carrier for a toy and send it on a ride down a zip line.Ages 5-11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Join us for a presentation by Paul Thompson of Droid Builders. Get up close and personal with his incredible robot creations and learn about the engineering... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Teen Council Join John Muir's Teen Council to gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement. This is also a great opportunity to meet new people and develop friendships.... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Succulents Teens are invited to pot their own succulents and learn how to grow, care for and maintain their new plant friends. All supplies provided! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Slingshot Planes Celebrate Ameila Earhart Day with slingshot planes! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Pom-Pom Party Make your own yarn pom-poms. It's science, it's art, and it's fun! |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Engineering for Kids - Hosted by PS Science Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to constructing towers, this fun and educational in... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Bubblemania Be mesmerized as bubble artists create wonders of shimmery light, reflection, and color. Children of all ages will enjoy this interactive program while they learned about the science behind bubbles. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Adult Literacy Tutoring Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with reading, writing, English conversation, resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft - Pencil Pouches Let's get you ready for school. Stop by our community room and decorate your very own pencil pouch. Supplies will be provided. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Ms. Bits N’ Bobs Visits Storybook Land Join Ms. Bits N’ Bobs and her magical cloak of everyday toys for a fun, one-woman storytelling show where kids become part of the adventure. This lively, interactive performance brings... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Propagation Tips and Tricks With Seeds, Cuttings, and Divisions | Consejos y trucos de propagación con semillas, esquejes y divisiones A dicussion and demonstration on how to start... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Sewing | Costura de Verano Make a summer bean bag to toss during the summer.Haz una bolsa de frijoles de verano para jugar en el verano. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jul 24, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Guitar Workshop Guitar workshop provides youths and/or families the opportunity to discover their inner talent by learning how to play the classical guitar. The workshop begins with the fundamentals of music and the guitar... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |