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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 1:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Palms Rancho Park Library. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Meet Reptiles from Around the World Learn about reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from around the world in this fun, hands-on program presented by the Reptile Family. This program includes the opportunity to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Science for Kids Each week we will explore science in a different way. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Craft Hour - Shark Corner Bookmarks Make your own shark corner bookmark to go with your summer reads! Use your creativity to make a great white shark, whale shark, hammerhead shark, leopard shark, lemon... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Doodle & Chat Calling all adults, join us for crafts and conversation at the library!We'll be celebrating our local legacy businesses and historic buildings through art. We'll have various art supplies at the ready to help... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. 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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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Breakdancing Celebrate breakdancing at the library with Eric Nishimoto! Learn the history of breaking and how to do toprock, footwork, freezes, and power-moves.All ages are welcome!This program was made possible with the... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four years and older.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Nutso Board Games Join us for a roll of the dice and an hour or so of fun and strategizing. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to board games, this event is perfect for teens and adults of all ages. Come share some... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Music Day Hooray! With Teacher Davis Join us for a live concert featuring original songs by Teacher Davis on guitar, ukulele, banjo and African drum! |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Sourdough Bread Workshop Food preservation instructor Brie Wakeland teaches how to make sourdough starter and bread successfully. This class covers food safety along with various sourdough recipes and methods. ... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Blocks Building Challenge Make creations from blocks based on the challenge for the day.Ages 5 - 11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Classic Cinema Club: Meet John Doe (1941) Join us each month for a screening of a classic film and some light refreshments. Our July film is Meet John Doe (1941), starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us for a fun hour of crafting.All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Design a Tote Bag Join us to design a tote bag. All supplies will be provided. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Tree People: Traveling Dirt Doctor Tree People’s “Doctor Dirt” will teach us the importance of healthy soil, how air interacts with humans and trees, and the role trees play in cleaning our air.This... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Catch Some Sun Paint a suncatcher to brighten up your space. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Engineering for Kids - Hosted by PS Science Join us for a hands-on engineering event where kids can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building cars to constructing towers, this fun and educational in... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Woodland Mosaic Collage Using pieces of torn paper, we will create a fox or bear mosaic piece of art. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Art of Kimono: Dressing Dance Enjoy a demonstration of different kinds of kimono and obi, presented by the L.A. Kimono Club. The audience will learn a Kimono dressing dance set to music, which shows how to... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Ancient Homelands: Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Sing-along to songs in various native languages of North, Central and South America and play with... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Adult Literacy Tutoring Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with reading, writing, English conversation, resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests,... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Create a Superhero Mask Make your own light up superhero mask while learning how to sew a circuit! Participants get to design their own masks, add LEDs, and sew conductive thread to make the electrical connection. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vegan Sushi for Tweens and Teens Making sushi is a fun and delicious way to prepare and eat nourishing food. In this workshop, Acooba will demonstrate how easy and affordable it can be to make sushi at home.... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Paper Plate Bear Masks Get ready to roar with our bear mask craft at the library. Kids can create their own bear mask to wear and have fun pretending to be wild animals. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Wii Videogames Come join us at the library for some video gaming! Play Mario and Just Dance Wii Videogames on the Big Screen. Recommended for teens ages 13 - 17. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Summer Movie Join us for a summer movie, Inside Out 2.The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out - but everything changes with the introduction of a new emotion: Anxiety. |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Lo-Fi Thursday Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we listen to records, eat some snacks, and keep cool while hanging out. Refreshments and records provided! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Please join us for a visit from Thor's Reptile Family, and let's learn about all of our slimy, scaly, slithery friends! Open to all ages, so bring the whole family.Presented with generous... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Superhero Masks Make your own light-up superhero mask while learning how to sew a circuit! Participants get to design their own masks, add LEDs, and sew conductive thread to make the electrical connection. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Gardening Workshop Little gardeners will explore and learn different types of plants in this hands-on gardening workshop provided by Alma Family Services, Girls Today Women Tomorrow. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Thursdays: Yummy Science: Let's Make Ice Cream In-A-Bag Let's cool off by making our own ice cream! We will combine ingredients and watch physics do its thing. Fun toppings to choose from will... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STEM Club Join us in the community room to make catapults out of building bricks and craft pompoms. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Dried Pressed Flower Jar Join us as we transform jars using pressed flowers. All craft materials will be provided.Supplies are limited. First come, first serve. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Toddler Play Join us for an hour filled with fun, discovery, and connection for kids and their guardians, featuring a variety of toys and books.Recommended for ages 0-2. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Plant Swap! Bring a plant, take a plant. Share your cuttings, starters, or full-sized plants with your fellow gardeners. All varieties are welcome, indoor or outdoor. Please label your plants before you arrive. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele 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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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 17, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Adult Paper Craft Explore your creativity with fellow Adults in a relaxed, inspiring space where you make the art and we handle the details. Come unwind, mingle, and groove to good music while... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |