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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Volunteer: Weekly Session Every Wednesday afternoon this summer, registered Teen Volunteers can sign up to assist with library projects and earn community service hours. Tasks will vary week-to-week... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Munni Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Munni. 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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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday Crafternoons | Miércoles Tiempo de Artesanía | 수요일 오후 공예 시간 Join our skilled facilitator and your community to make wonderful crafts and great memories. Únase a nuestro facilitador capacitado y tu... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español, Korean |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Reading Together is Magic Puppet Show Enjoy the puppet show Reading Together is Magic! and then create your own show using the puppet you created in the puppet making workshop (or borrow one of ours to use... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Enjoy a one hour hands-on entertaining and educational show featuring arthropods, amphibians and reptiles of all sizes. You will be taken on a Safari around the world learning about various... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
How to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls for Adults Join us for for a Vietnamese spring roll making workshop for adults. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. 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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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Art As Play Explore process art with a wide variety of materials as we design and create art for fun. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Cybernaut Workshop: Intro to Email Join us for our Internet Basics workshop! Learn how to use the internet and basic security issues from an LAPL Cybernaut. In this workshop, Intro to Email, you will learn:... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Will 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 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Family Build & Play Time Join other families for creative playtime at the library. We have soft blocks for little ones and LEGO® style bricks for older kids.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Free Consumer Debt Legal Clinic With Lawyers / Clínica Gratis Con Abogados Come meet with lawyers in the Van Nuys Branch Library for a free consumer debt clinic. Do you... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:30 pm |
Drone Flight Experience Let's flip, barrel roll and test the mechanics of flight. Learn about drones and then test your flight skills as you try to navigate through special obstacles.For kids and teens ages 8-18... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Shrinky Dinks for Teens All teens and tweens are invited to join us to make shrinky dink key chains. All material will be provided.This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Northridge Library. |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 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,... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Whimsical Wednesdays Join us for a fun, whimsy-inspired program that has included everything from creating fairy gardens to painting al fresco. Best for children 5 and up. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
Children's Summer Math Club We are excited to introduce a Children's Summer Math Club. Led by our inspiring Homework Helper, Miss Donna, the Summer Math Club will consist of... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
Storytime With the LA Kings Join us at the library for a special visit from the LA Kings! The Ice Crew and Bailey will be reading B is for Bailey, and there will be a chance for photos afterward.All ages are welcome to... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children Bingo Come play the game Bingo and win prizes! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at the Watts Branch Library. Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. The Teen Council is... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Button Making Teens, bring a friend and make your personalized buttons. Wear your heart on your sleeve and show the world what you love. Please bring your color printouts or browse the magazines provided in the program for... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Craft Corner: Shrinky Dinks! Join us for the inaugural Venice Library Teen Craft Corner! Enjoy snacks, art supplies, and plenty of opportunities to explore your creative side. Each month, we will feature... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
BuildUp for Kids: LEGO® Bricks We bring LEGO® bricks, and the kids bring their imaginations and creativity skills. We believe every child should have the opportunity to play with LEGO® because building with Legos® builds... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterwards to work on a craft activity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club This is an online, primarily fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year. In November, we will be discussing In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. |
Online Pacoima Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, 2025 6:30 pm |
Silver Lake Book Club Join us to discuss wonderful books, from new bestsellers to old favorites. The meetings are held in person, unless circumstances warrant a hybrid meeting with Zoom added.July: North Woods... |
Online Silver Lake Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm |
Evening Mindful Meditation Join us in person for a free Mindful Awareness Meditation to focus on creating and incorporating this effective practice in all aspects of your life. This class is appropriate for... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jul 09, 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 10, 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 information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 10, 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 |