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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Collaging for Writers: Storytelling Through Mixed-Media Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Try Out Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo and Tasting for Teens Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Explore a world of magic and adventure with Dungeons and Dragons! Each player will take on the role of an original character of their own design as the Dungeon Master leads them through an... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Extravaganza: Build the Mega-City Teamwork makes the dream work! Join us for a giant collaborative world-building event where everyone comes together to create one massive,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring w/ Naveen 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade Join certified food preservation instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home.This program is generously funded by the Platt... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun. We will be building with colorful interlocking bricks. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Soap Making for Teens Make your own soap this summer! Melt your soap base, add your fragrance and dyes, then pour your soap into a fun-shaped mold. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Astronomy for Everyone Ever wondered what the sun really looks like? Join us for a public viewing session on a solar telescope facilitated by Casey Cooper, a Griffith Observatory astronomer. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Teen Council: Documentary Filmmaking Calling all teen filmmakers! Documentary Filmmaker Chica Barbosa will walk you through the step-by-step process of crafting stories... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: STEAM Festival Join us for our Summer With the Library program! Have fun with a variety of hands on STEAM activities, focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. All... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 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 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Community Yoga With KJ Join us for community yoga with KJ Ward, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary! Over four engaging sessions, we’ll delve into every aspect of yoga (not just the... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Summer Reading Book Club Join our Teen Book Club this summer! In our first meeting, we began the book The White Guy Dies First together.At this meeting, we will share our final thoughts on the book... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Beginner Digital Photography Crash Course This crash course will introduce you to basic photography techniques needed to make beautiful images to share with friends and family using a simple digital... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafts for Kids Enjoy Summer at the Library and create various kid friendly crafts. Projects will vary each week and include an ongoing "Postcards from LA" Pen Pal program with the Silver Lake Library in Silver Lake, Kansas. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by 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 21, 2026 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
English Conversation With Bryan Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228-... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 4:30 pm |
Simple Science Explore the science in everyday life. Discover how to use common household items to conduct simple, fun, and easy science experiments, such as exploding sandwich bags and more. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 5:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Alize Practice English in a safe, supportive space! Join our small-group conversation class to build your confidence speaking English in real-life situations.Perfect for beginner and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 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 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm |
Creating Art for the Health of It Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to enhance our mental... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 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 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. Clases de ciudadanía... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. Clases de ciudadanía... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. Clases de ciudadanía... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
All About the News With Jack Read, write, and talk about the news! Join this class to read current news stories and build literacy skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and expressing yourself verbally. For more... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Aydin 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... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Mark Sam Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Alan Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 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 21, 2026 6:00 pm |
English for Work & Everyday Life With Sam This weekly class is for adults who want to strengthen their English skills for practical, real-world situations.Each session combines guided instruction with... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026 6:30 pm |
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a lively discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. All are welcome! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 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 22, 2026 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 22, 2026 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 22, 2026 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 22, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Pat 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 citizenship... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:00 am to 10:45 am |
Toddler Storytime and Songs Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class With Leah Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 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, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Feelings Matter: A Family Literacy Event Let's explore our feelings and emotions together and learn how to navigate them with confidence and resilience by reading a story and participating in fun... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers Join us for Baby and Toddler Storytime, promoting social interaction, speech development, movement, and literacy skills for children aged 0-3. Each week, we gather in the... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 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 |
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Wed, Jul 22, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring 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 22, 2026 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
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 |
Sensory Friendly English |