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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop Whether you're trying a new hobby or submitting your work for publication, this creative writing workshop is for you. Get your creative juices flowing and share your work with other... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Clay Play Kids are encouraged to build, play, and explore with clay and molding tools. Let's get our hands dirty. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bilingual Book Club / Club de lectura bilingüe Let’s read They Call Me Guero by David Bowles! For the first meeting, we will learn a little about the book and the author. In the last meeting, we will discuss the book... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Book Clubs, Poetry English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Adventure Join us for an interactive playtime with songs, activities, and crafts as we go on a play camping trip. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Cedars-Sinai Health Fair | Feria de salud Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai Community Health Improvement will be offering a free health screening event for everyone. The event will consist of... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Build a Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder Learn how to create your unique bird feeder using popsicle sticks.All supplies will be provided. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Arts & Crafts Looking for a fun and creative activity? Come to our library and get crafty. All supplies are provided. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Mini Terrarium Workshop Join us for a hands-on DIY workshop to create your mini terrarium to take home. You will learn how to care for your moss through detailed instructions. All supplies will be provided.... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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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Wed, Jul 23, 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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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Let's Read Los Angeles: The Loved One English writer Evelyn Waugh wrote The Loved One: An Anglo-American Tragedy following a 1947 trip to Hollywood. His diary entries for the trip describe many of the... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sci Fi Story Club: I, Row-Boat by Cory Doctorow Join us on Zoom for the next gathering of Sci Fi Story Club! We’ll be discussing Cory Doctorow’s short story I, Row-Boat, from his 2007 collection... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Speaking Skills With Alec Speak English with confidence! Join our English Speaking Skills Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 23, 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 24, 2025 1:00 am |
One-on-One Computer Session These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 9:55 am |
Teen Thursdays: Vision Board - Dream Big Have you heard of the saying, "If you can see it, you can be it?" A vision board is a way to express your goals and dreams for the next school year, or for five... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Story Time Join our Children's Librarian for a fun 20-minute story time filled with songs, flannel stories, and picture books. A ten-minute group playtime follows story time. Enter meeting room via side door... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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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 |