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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen 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 storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Juan 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am |
Basic Sewing Workshop Join us for a free sewing basics workshop. You will learn how to thread and use a sewing machine, the basics of straight-line sewing, and how to make your own tote bag. No prior machine experience... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Share the love of reading with our Rising STARs. Teen volunteers will read to children one-on-one or in small groups. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Medicare 101 Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions about your loved one's Medicare benefits? In this presentation, the Center for Health Care Rights will teach you how to navigate your Medicare benefits. They will... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Learn to Crochet a Ball Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a hacky sack or stress ball during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher, Julie. All supplies will be provided, and... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Recipe Exchange: Quick & Easy Recipes for Busy Lives Ever get stumped by the question, "What's for dinner tonight?" Drop in and discover new dishes, how to tweak old favorites, and learn... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
One-on-One Genealogy Help With CAAGS Get off to a great genealogical start by consulting with members of the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS) about your family tree! Today, they'll... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Movie - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Please join us for a screening of Peter Jackson's Masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. We will be airing the extended version of the film in its entirety. The... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Booksale Support your library and the Friends of the Palms-Rancho Park Library. Discover your next summer read at this month’s book sale, featuring old treasures and new favorites. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stuffie Sewing Party Join us for a stuffie sewing party and learn to sew your own adorable stuffie! Child safe needles and stuffie materials will be provided.This program is best for children ages 6-11. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:30 am |
Tiny Painting for Adults All adults are invited to join us for this fun Saturday craft! We'll be making tiny paintings. You bring your creatively and we will supply the materials! There will not be an instructor, but... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Personal Statements and Essay Writing Workshop Get a head start with college applications! Learn how to craft a standout personal statement for your college or scholarship application by telling your... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness, Student Success English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Lake View Terrace Library Book Sale Find your next great read and support a great cause! Browse a wide variety of books for all ages and interests. Every purchase supports... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 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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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Virtual Cruise up the Amazon River Take a slide show trip to Devil’s Island (The now abandoned French prison), 1,000 miles up the Amazon River and onto the Rio Negro. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film, Lectures English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading Music - Music: A Subversive History by Ted Gioia Explore Ted Gioia's sweeping and unique 2019 work of musicology,... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Do you love learning about dinosaurs? Join us to meet Paul and one of the Prehistoric Pals, a dinosaur sculpture! We'll imagine a world run by... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Mindful Coloring for Adults Join us for a mindful and relaxing coloring session designed for adults. Take a break from the hustle of daily life and enjoy a calm, creative atmosphere as you color intricate mandalas,... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played! A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Open Mic Poetry Share your original poems, lyrics, spoken word, or just enjoy listening. Each poet will have five minutes to read an original work. If you wish to read, sign up when you arrive. Our featured speaker will... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Poetry Collage Workshop In this staff led, dynamic workshop, participants will read poems from a selection of Black poets. Then, through a series of prompts, they'll uncover their own connection to the verse and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
A Taste of Tango Explore the essence of Argentine tango! Designed with the complete novice in mind, this workshop teaches basic steps and patterns but also the deeper, hidden life lessons that tango has to offer. No partner... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Mini Mushroom Terrariums The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. These whimsical mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by soil,... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Joy Journals Join us for a journal decorating event. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their journals using stickers, washi tape, and various craft supplies, all of which... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Henna Art Join us for our Summer with the Library finale!Artist Manjushree Normulwar will offer participants temporary henna tattoos for the hands and arms. She uses organic henna and 100% natural essential oils to make a henna... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
KML teenLAB Teens take over the Koreatown Media Lab! Get familiar with the KML resources, work on your own projects, or collaborate with peers.For high school students ages 13-19. No registration required. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Coding for Kids Led by teen volunteers, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 6 and up. We highly encourage patrons to bring personal laptops for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Keepers of Culture Poetry Reading Series Join us for a multinational spoken word event that will take place on the fourth Saturday of each month on-site at the Northridge Branch Library and online... |
In Person & Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: T-Shirt Weaving Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Did you know that many cheap, fast fashion and novelty t-shirts sold in the U.S... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Meet the Woman Behind the Collection of Short Stories Join us and meet Elizabeth Hernandez, MPA, author of Beyond the Broken Gates: A Collection of Short Stories. Beyond the Broken Gears is a raw... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Oral History 101 This Oral History 101 workshop will provide an introduction to oral history and its role in shaping public memory. Participants will explore the five stages of the Oral History process, examine LAPL... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Grow, Cook, Eat, & Sell Join us for a great program about the Cottage Food Industry in L.A. Learn how to sell your products at Farmers Markets and Festivals, cooking with locally grown ingredients. Then try your hand... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jul 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chatsworth Teen Book Club Hosted by the Teen Council, all teens ages 14-19 are welcome to read along and join us! The book selection for July is One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus, a young adult mystery/... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Teen Councils English |