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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a serialized live reading of a public domain book or short story on Zoom or by phone! We welcome new attendees and read a section... |
Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen'Scape Playlist Come listen to music together! We’ll each pick songs to listen to and discuss them together in a judgment-free zone. Bring ideas for what songs you want to share, and we’ll add them to our... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft Corner Please join us on the third Tuesday of every month as we create a fun and unique holiday or seasonal craft. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baila Baila: Spanish Through Music and Movement Introduce children to Spanish using music and movement with Baila Baila. Families will dance, sing and play together at this bilingual concert... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor | Tutoria Gratis Para Adultos Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or practice your English conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Fuse Bead Crafts for Teens Fuse beads are small beads that melt together when heat is applied. Join us and create keychains, magnets, or decoration. We will provide the designs, but you can also make your own.All... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye Bandanas Tie dye a provided bandana, or bring your own 100% cotton item to dye. Since tie dyeing can get messy, we recommend wearing clothing that you wouldn't mind getting dye on. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & Summer Luminary Craft Bring the outdoors in by decorating a luminary with beautiful dried flowers and leaves. Also, learn more about library services to help you explore your... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime this summer using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Join us for another afternoon of snacks and movie magic with a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! After an unexpected family tragedy, the Deetz family... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Paper Robot Puppets Join us to make your own robot puppet out of paper. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
LEGO Club Join us for some LEGO fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Teens (11-18) come and spend time with friends and learn a relaxing craft. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Flower Pot Decor During this teen only program, teens will decorate a flower pot with a variety of paints and attachable embellishments. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Fun With Origami Join us at the library for a fun filled afternoon learning how to fold simple Origami (Japanese art of paper folding). All ages are welcome! And don't forget to sign... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Guerilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs To celebrate Summer With the Library, join us for a hands-on seed bomb-making program. This program will allow you to make your own clay and compost "bomb" filled with... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stencil Screen Printing Join Self Help Graphics & Art for DIY screen printing! Participants will learn how to craft their own handmade stencils using card stock and cutting tools. We'll then bring the designs to... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Summer Tote Bags Join us for a creative and fun DIY program! Choose your tote bag to paint and customize it for the summer. All supplies will be provided and limited to 15 participants.This program is intended for... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:15 pm |
Mars Explorers Unite: A Cosmic Adventure! Take a captivating journey to the Red Planet with retired NASA/JPL Project Manager David Lehman. Delve into the allure and the mysteries of Mars, learn about... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:15 pm |
Summer With the Library Storytime Summertime is a wonderful time to read together. Join us for Summer with the Library stories and songs, then stay for playtime.For children of all ages and their families. |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:30 pm |
CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class Children will have fun getting their hands dirty while learning valuable cooking skills in a safe and supportive environment. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Sewing and Mending Workshop Join us for a workshop on how to do basic mending, like sewing on buttons, fixing a hem, and more. Teens ages 12+ are welcome to join and earn... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Rising Stars: Reading After School Our Rising STAR teen volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 5:00 pm |
ESL Improv Club With Michael J. Practice your English in a group setting by playing theater games while exploring conversational English and grammar. Create characters and stories along the way. For more... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Reader Suze Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Suze on Tuesday evenings. 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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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:30 pm |
The Third Tuesday Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. Please call or email the branch for this month's title. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 6:30 pm |
Pajama Storytime Join us for a special pajama storytime. Wear your jammies to the library!For children of all ages (parents and stuffies welcome). |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Margie 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use,... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:00 am |
Summer Events for Kids Celebrate summer reading at the library! We have lots of fun programs for children every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (except July 23). All events are 45-60 minutes long.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:15 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs and playtime! This program is for children ages 1 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Play Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 16, 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 |