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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 12:00 pm |
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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Reading and Rhythm Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level adult learners and those who want to practice sounding out words. You will learn how reading and rhythm work together to help you... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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 are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 1:00 pm |
Your Author: Alexander Vidal Meet Alexander Vidal, author and illustrator of Wilds of the United States, and also the designer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge art! Children will have a chance to get... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Storytime With L.A. Kings Mascot Bailey Join Bailey, the LA Kings' lion mascot, for a fun-filled reading of B is for Bailey!, a children's book about hockey.Recommended for ages 3 to 9, but children of all... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bubble Magic With Bubblemania Enjoy soap bubble creations that mesmerize the audience with light, color, and motion! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 3:00 pm |
Kids Community Art Do you love art? Then come and create something fun as a community. All you need is your creativity. Create one art piece for you and one for our bulletin board for everyone to see. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
Kids Magic Show With David Skale Occasionally, David makes mistakes while performing, but you'll be amazed when the magic finally works. This wacky show features tons of magic, loads of audience participation,... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bubblemania Presents Bubble Magic! Join us for an interactive, educational, and entertaining program about the science of bubbles. Bubblemania crafts soap bubble creations that will mesmerize the audience... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Magic John! Get ready for… Magic John! Your kids will laugh, scream, and gasp in amazement during this goofy, interactive magic show. Magic John has been performing for over 15 years, and loves creating fun, hilarious... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm |
LA Kings Storytime The LA Kings are coming to the Northridge Branch! Join us for a special reading of B is for Bailey by the LA Kings Ice Crew and Bailey himself! |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Propagating Succulent Cuttings Join Master Gardener Yvonne Savio as she presents how to start gardening succulent plants from cuttings. Yvonne demonstrates a thorough step-by-step procedure on how to start a... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bark! Spend the afternoon reading with Bark! Therapy Dogs. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Let's Jump, LA! Get ready for an exciting, high-energy jump rope show packed with amazing tricks, double dutch, fun games, and chances to join in! This one-hour program is all about having fun, staying active, and... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sound Bath Meditation With Amy Rutledge Immerse yourself in a deeply relaxing Sound Bath, where soothing vibrations and harmonic frequencies guide you into a meditative state. Using crystal singing bowls,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Color Changing Slime Join us for a crafternoon of color changing slime! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
Body Art Workshop With Katy DeBra Join us for henna, face painting and glitter tattoos!While creating designs on participants, henna artist Katy DeBra will briefly explain henna's use and history, including how... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Recycled Cardboard Animals Use recycled materials to create your own sweet forest creature. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mini Travel Journal Workshop Using old maps from vintage atlas books, you will create your mini travel journal to record impressions or make quick sketches of places you see during your summer vacations or... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Craft - Friendship Bracelets Let's celebrate July in style by making some friendship bracelets with our besties. So grab a friend or five and head to the branch for some bracelet making fun.All materials... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |