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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm |
The Wonderful World of El Ropo With Magician Phil Van Tee Join us for a magic show with magician Phil Van Tee.This program is for adults and teens only. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Theremin: Music and Demonstration Music created with the wave of your hands! Learn about Leon Theremin, the inventor of the first electronic musical instrument, and discover how the theremin's sound inspired... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Food Fermentation and Preservation Join Brie for a safe and fun class on making soft cheeses and yogurt at home. Participants will receive samples and a complimentary zine on cheese and yogurt making. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons Teen Adventure at the Venice Library Are you up for a fantastic adventure? Want to be a charming bard who wows everyone with their songs or a clever rogue always... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
"Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata Live in Concert "Dr. Pianist" Makiko HIrata is an internationally renowned classical pianist who we are so fortunate to have performing for us live at... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Latch Hook Craft for Adults Unwind with vibrant yarn as you craft a soft latch-hook wall hanging. No prior experience required. Follow easy, step-by-step instructions to master the basic stitch, and then personalize your... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Fantasia Released in 1940, Fantasia represented Disney's boldest experiment to date. Bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music, what had begun as a vehicle to... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Learn About the Scottish Bagpipes John McLean Allan will present a history of the bagpipes and explain how the instrument has influenced the culture of Scotland. He will teach the audience how to dance a jig... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Potato-Stamped Tote Bags The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. A block printing workshop with potatoes teaches the basics of this unique art form and allows... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino’s Young Ambassadors Storytime A local Young Ambassador will share Paletero Man, a vibrant picture book... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on Python coding, led by our teen volunteers. No prior coding experience is necessary. Please bring your own laptop. This workshop is recommended for kids. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Fun With Paper Join us for plenty of crafty fun centered around paper!This program is intended for adults. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Artful Saturdays: How to Create Cartoon Characters Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for a fun and inspiring art program.Discover the world of cartooning with veteran... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 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 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Scott Coon SciFi Presents: Creating Compelling Characters Join us for a SciFi author panel hosted by local author Scott Coon.A good narrative needs a compelling main character to... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Brendan Eder Ensemble Brendan Eder Ensemble creates a kaleidoscopic blend of classical, jazz, and electronic music. For this program, the group will perform arrangements of Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Ravel... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Sounds of Winds With Gamin Celebrate the rich and diverse intersections of Korean musical heritage with an evocative program showcasing both traditional and contemporary expressions. Featuring master musician gamin, the... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Breakdancing Performance and Class Join us to learn about the history of breakdancing, see a performance, and learn some moves of your own! All ages are invited to this program, generously funded by the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
French Conversation - Beginner French Conversation Club offers a friendly, stress-free platform to converse ‘en français bien sûr’ about culture, art, literature, and politics. The club is hosted by Hamid who... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEAM Art Lab: Cyanotypes Create x-ray like photos on fabric, using only the sun! Learn about the science and art of cyanotypes, for ages 11-adult. Bring leaves, feathers, natural items and keepsakes to create your... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 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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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 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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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Robertson Library Open House Robertson Branch Library invites you to a free special event by the Friends of the Library. Enjoy live jazz music and refreshments while getting to know your community and learning... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Your Author Series: Eric Nakamura Discusses 30 Years of Giant Robot You don't want to miss Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura discussing his book Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sun, Jul 13, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Nan 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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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 4:30 am |
Teen & Tween Council CRAFT-ernoon: Friendship Bracelet Looms Do you want to share your opinions about the library, meet awesome young people, and participate in a craft? Then... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The Scribner Anthology... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Lapsit Storytime This is a seated storytime for babies, with rhymes, songs, and stories for approximately 15 minutes, followed by time for free play and reading.May 12, June 9, and July 14Recommended for ages 0-18 months. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us and enjoy stories, songs, and more for children ages 18 months to 3 years. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Children may play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 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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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime Read, write, play, sing and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward we will break out the toys for playtime. Designed... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jul 14, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Bubbles Bonanza Join us on the library’s front patio for a morning of fun with bubbles! Experiment with creating bubbles of all sizes and test out the science of bubbles. This program is intended for children and their... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |