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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Shrinky Dinks Crafts for Teens What are shrinky dinks? Shrinky dinks are plastic sheets that you can draw and color on. Then, you cut them out and place them in the oven and watch your creation shrink into a small... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Paint and Sip - Teen Edition Get ready for a fun and creative afternoon just for teens. Paint your own canvas portrait while sipping on refreshing lemonade and hanging out with friends. No experience needed,... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Living Treasures From Around the World With the Reptile Family Get ready for some reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods! The Reptile Family is here to share some educational information about... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of the Drum With the Konga Kid Connect with your inner drumming spirit and your fellow drummers in this hour-and-a-half interactive drum circle. Learn about West African and Cuban drums... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Science of Brittle for Teens Learn the science of making brittle, make some almond brittle in the microwave, and decorate a mason jar to store your treats. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime this summer using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Bubblemania Enjoy a mesmerizing performance with bubble creations of shimmering light reflections, colors, and flowing liquid motion while learning about the science of bubbles! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Program Come join us at the Westwood Library to explore the world of the slimy and squishy. Children will have an opportunity to experience marine life up-close and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Sensory Friendly, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Yarn Art | Arte con estambre Use Yarn and a canvas to create beautiful landscapes and images. It’s a fun way to experiment with texture and color using simple designs and abstract patterns to create a scene. All... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Meeting Are you 14-18 years old and interested in volunteering? If so, come meet and learn more about volunteering at the library; teens ages 11-13 are encouraged to join our teen council. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer With the Library: STEAM Festival Join us for our last Summer with the Library program for families! Have fun with our STEAM activities, where you'll be engaged with Science, Technology, Engineering,... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Craft Hour Teens (ages 11-18) can come and spend time with friends and learn a fun craft! |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council: Personalized Jewelry & Keychains Join us at Teen Council where you can share your opinions with the library, complete a craft, and earn service hours. At this meeting we'll... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:15 pm |
Duct Tape Craft for Tweens and Teens Make your own duct tape flower pens, bags, and more, using a variety of colors and designs of duct tape.This program is generously funded by the Friends of Sylmar Library. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 4:15 pm |
Summer With the Library Storytime Summertime is a wonderful time to read together. Join us for Summer with the Library stories and songs, then stay for 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 29, 2025 4:30 pm |
Read-O-Rama Join us for fun literacy activities, free books, prizes and Shrinky Dink keychains and necklaces! Enjoy a StoryWalk, a photo booth, and a refreshing popsicle. Bring the whole family for creative learning and fun! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 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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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 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 29, 2025 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 29, 2025 5:00 pm |
Book Club on Zoom Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for a thoughtful discussion of the current book selection, and share other great titles with the group. New members are welcome! Copies are available at the front... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 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 29, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Reader Suze Come share a story with our STAR Volunteer Reader Suze on Tuesday evenings. After multiple visits, kids earn a free new book to take home! Call the library at (310) 834-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jul 29, 2025 6:30 pm |
Pajama Storytime Join us for a special pajama storytime. Wear your jammies to the library!For children of all ages (parents and stuffies welcome). |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 4:00 am to 5:00 am |
Sun Valley Poetry Slam Recite, read, and emote at our first ever Sun Valley poetry slam! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 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 30, 2025 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 30, 2025 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 30, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use,... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 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 |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
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 |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor 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 30, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 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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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for delightful tales, enchanting melodies, and joyful activities designed for little ones and their guardians. The space will be available from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for fun and mingling before... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Family Storytime & Play Join us for storytime in our Community Room and enjoy songs, stories, and movements with your little one! After storytime we will have a craft and toys out for the last 30 minutes.This... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Sign-Up Required) Join us for a 25-minute storytime, filled with songs and movements to build early literacy skills for babies and toddlers.Tickets required: Visit... |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime | Hora de cuentos para niños Join us for books, songs, dance, and flannel board fun.Hora de cuentos para niños. Disfruta de libros, movimientos y canciones en español e inglés. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 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... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Jul 30, 2025 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 |