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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Toddler Storytime Kids and caregivers, please join us for a half-hour storytime of books, songs, and fingerplays. |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 12:30 pm |
L.A. Zoo at Your Library This summer, the L.A. Zoo's library outreach program will join us for storytime and crafts at your local library! Together we will discover some of the amazing ways Los Angeles-area animals... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kate 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 are free.... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Magical Katrina Magic Show Join the Magical Katrina and her unique blend of playful, whimsical, and award-winning magic she has performed worldwide that will keep children (and parents) engaged and in wonder... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Visión y Compromiso Community Resource Tabling In partnership with the Department of Health, Visión y Compromiso will be providing referrals to services and social, financial, and health... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Summer Arts and Crafts Club We will provide the craft and art supplies. You bring your curiosity and imagination. What will you create?This program is intended for children ages 5-12 and their families/caregivers. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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 are... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Active Studio & Forager Crafts: Mushroom Terrarium Art All supplies included for this meditative craft involving beautiful art materials. Create a lovely miniature world! Presented by... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:30 pm |
Book Club With Marilyn and Nate Do you want to improve your reading with a good story? Join the book club and read with other adults who want to practice vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills using books or... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime Enjoy hearing stories and songs. Afterwards have fun coloring. For ages 0-5 years old. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
English 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Read to a Dog Visit us to read to Grant, our lovely friend. Practice your reading, cuddling, combing or just enjoying the dog. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm |
Neighborhood Sings Join Urban Voices Project for Neighborhood Sings every Tuesday. Transform your day and yourself with the gift of music, healing and community.Everyone is welcome. Walk-ins are encouraged. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
World Percussion Journey Take a trip around the world with percussion! Kids will learn about different cultures while also learning the basics of percussion in this hands-on, interactive music program presented by... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm |
Summer Art for Kids Join us for a series of exciting art programs each Tuesday throughout the summer. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess & Checkers Come to our library to play chess and checkers. Chess and checkers sets will be provided, but you can bring your own.All ages and experience levels are welcome. |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Andrea Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Andrea. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:30 pm |
Korean Conversation 1-3 Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mindful Coloring - Summer Scenes and Mandalas Join us for a relaxing coloring session for adults. Explore your creative side while coloring mandalas, floral arrangements, beach & tropical... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Practice Tai Chi With SECOIAs If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Life's Journey: Free Group Therapy Sessions Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, overwhelmed, hopelessness etc? Come talk about your daily life challenges in a safe... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Summer With the Library Party Join us to celebrate the end of Summer With the Library with music and fun. Enjoy making your own Ice cream sundae and crafts! All supplies are provided. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Magical Katrina Magic Show Join award-winning female magician and mentalist Magical Katrina as she performs her unique blend of playful, whimsical, and award-winning magic that she has performed worldwide,... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm |
Express Yourself Through Beat Making Join us for a series of beat-making classes for kids and tweens, taught by teens. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 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, studying for... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm |
Coach Kody's Dance Party We've got the music, if you've got the moves! Join DJ Coach Kody for an epic hip-hop dance party that includes games like "Freeze Dance," "Simon Says," and "Pass the Dance Move." ... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Fletch Chevy Chase is Fletch (1985, PG), the wisecracking investigator based on Gregory McDonald’s series of novels about L.A. journalist Irwin Fletcher. Fletch lives for his job, exposing one scheme... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DIY Sew-On Patches Learn fundamental sewing, mending and embroidery stiches while creating your own sew on patches. All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided. This craft is best suited to tweens, teens... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jill Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jill. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. All levels and ages are welcome! |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Movie Showing: Legally Blonde (2001) Teens are welcome to come and see the classic film Legally Blonde from 2001 starring Reese Witherspoon! Movie is rated PG-13. Popcorn provided. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Lucha Libre Mask (Mascaras) Workshop Join us in this workshop to learn about Lucha Libre culture and create your very own mask with stencils and tempera paint! |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hand-Painted Taper Candles Participants will use paint pens and a special technique to design custom taper candles with motifs like flowers, citrus, geometrics, or celestial... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Nature Writing Workshop Inspired by nature's images and sounds, teens will be guided by a peer teacher to create poetry, prose, or flash fiction to share and experience in this immersive workshop. For ages... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 3:40 pm |
Korean Conversation 2-2 Join us and learn the Korean language and culture.This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong Institute Center U.S.A. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Korean |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Orientation Do you have the desire to give back to your community? Maybe you are interested in creating and hosting programs for other like-minded teens? Would you like to earn community service... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Eda Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a serialized live reading of a public domain book or short story on Zoom or by phone! We welcome new attendees and read a section... |
Online Northridge Branch Library |
Adults |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen'Scape Playlist Come listen to music together! We’ll each pick songs to listen to and discuss them together in a judgment-free zone. Bring ideas for what songs you want to share, and we’ll add them to our... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tea Towel Stamping for Teens Show off your creativity by stamping your own design on a tea towel! Using a variety of fabric paints, markers, stencils, and stamps, you will create a colorful image on a tea towel. All... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-In Tutor | Tutoria Gratis Para Adultos Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or practice your English conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |