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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Find out how to use a Makey Makey circuit board to turn random items into a computer key and play vintage arcade games. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Games, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bollywood Indian Dancing Class Monica Sarin will teach step-by-step Bollywood moves to a few dances; including usage of scarfs, belly dancing belts, sticks, and other props.This event is generously funded by the... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Creating Art With Spirographs Unleash your inner artist with mesmerizing geometric designs. We'll provide all the tools you need to create stunning, spiral-based artwork using classic spirograph sets.Made possible... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Zipline Challenge Let's get creative! Join us as we design and create zipline carriers with simple materials. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Movie After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Create your own seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds! In this talk-and-do workshop, participants will learn about the origin of "seed green-aids,"... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
STEM, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Astro Camp NASA Stomp Rocket Program Blast off at the Westwood Library with Stomp Rockets. Come design and build your rocket, and then see how high, far, and quick it can fly. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Canvas Painting During this teen only program, teens will use crafts and paint to decorate a canvas or cardstock paper. Five teens will have the chance to win a canvas in a raffle for program attendees. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tie Dye for Teens Tweens and teens are invited to join us for tie-dye. Create your own unique design on a bandana or t-shirt, or bring your own 100% cotton item to tie-dye. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: Crayon Resist Watercolor Painting Join us for a fun filled afternoon creating your own watercolor painting, using the technique of crayon resist art. All ages are... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics With Paul Thompson Renowned robot builder Paul Thompson will showcase his entertainment robot creations and other animatronics based on popular film... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:30 pm |
Malabar Teen Book Club Please join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for the ongoing Malabar Teen Book Club. We will be reading and discussing popular graphic novels and short works of fiction. |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Trivia Contest Join us for our first annual Teen Trivia Contest! Teens will compete to answer trivia questions from categories like Classic Literature, Geography, Film, and more!... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 6:30 pm |
The Mystery Book Club Contact the branch for this month's title. Feel free to email pvista@lapl.org or call 310-437-6680. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 10:00 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... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 2025 10:00 am to 10:45 am |
L.A. Zoo at Your Library This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts. Together we will discover some of the amazing ways Los Angeles-area animals adapt to their... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for delightful tales, enchanting melodies, and joyful activities designed for little ones and their guardians. The space will be available from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for fun and mingling before... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Family Storytime & Play Join us for storytime in our Community Room and enjoy songs, stories, and movements with your little one! After storytime we will have a craft and toys out for the last 30 minutes.This... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 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, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Bubblemania Bubblemania and Company offers interactive educational and entertaining programs on the science of bubbles for children of all ages. The visual presentation is filled with soap bubble creations that mesmerize the... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime in the Park Join us in Elysian Park for stories, songs, rhymes and bubbles! Recommended for toddlers-preschoolers. Email eden@lapl.org to join the mailing list and receive a map of... |
Edendale Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 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, studying for... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginner English Conversation Class With David Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. This English... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |