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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:00 am |
Saturday Morning Book Discussion We continue reading off of the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2024. Drop by for great conversation, good company, and coffee! Copies available in print, and as ebooks... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Mini Succulent Garden Workshop Show off your design and gardening skills as our mini succulent garden workshop returns this summer! Learn about the propagation and care of succulents and create your own mini... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Pulp Non-Fiction: The Story of Citrus in the Valley As part of the Granada Hills Centennial, Professor of History at Los Angeles Pierce College Brian Walsh will tell the story of citrus in the San... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Urban Line Dancing With Wilbert McZeal All ages are invited to come have fun dancing to great "soul" music...and you don't need a partner! Learn easy dances like the electric slide, the wobble, and the... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Outdoor Reading Nook at the Library Take a moment to unwind and relax on our outdoor patio. Bring your favorite book and escape into another world as you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and gentle breeze. |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
The Charm School: Phone Charms Come be charming with us at the Venice Library. Attend our Charm School and make your own phone charm. All supplies included. Recommended for ages 11-18 only. This program has... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Puzzle Exchange Do you love to puzzle as much as we do? Do you need a new (used) puzzle?Join our branch puzzle exchange! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. There is no limit to the number of puzzles you can bring to exchange. |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Scrabble Club Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. All ages and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own board and tiles if you can. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Patent Lawyers in the Library Calling independent inventors! Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Cyanotype Sun Printing Come learn how to make art using a sun printing process invented in the 1800s. This class will teach you how to use cyanotype paper to create beautiful art using the items you have around you... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 1:00 pm |
Henna Body Art Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will earn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste and its... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
San Pedro Library Book Club Please join the San Pedro Library Book Club as we discuss Haruki Murakami's novel. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 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, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Fun With Frosting: Cupcake Decorating Get ready to decorate your way to deliciousness! Join us for a fun and interactive cupcake decorating event where you can express your creativity and create your own... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Day: "Wicked" Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm |
Learn About the Scotland Bagpipes With John McLean Allan After moving from Scotland to Los Angeles to pursue a music career, John McLean Allan has been lucky enough to be able to be... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Summer Reading Wrap-Up Craft for All Ages Join us for a special crafting event to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Challenge for All Ages! At the event, we'll create reflection and inspiration... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Teen Financial Literacy Workshop Join our End of Summer YA Financial Literacy Workshop! Learn finance fundamentals in the first half of this session and... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Learn to Make Animals With Air Dry Clay Ages 11-adult, join us for our clay animal sculpting project. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 02, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda Learn about the history and cultural significance of henna, and leave with your own small henna tattoo by special guest Khushboo Manchanda!This program was made possible with... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sun, Aug 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club We meet on the first Sunday of each month to discuss a mystery, thriller, or suspense book picked by the group. For current titles, please contact the West LA Library at ... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Aug 03, 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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Sun, Aug 03, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sun, Aug 03, 2025 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Scrabble Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble. Learn to play or test your expertise. All players welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Saachi Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Saachi. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Kids Take Home Craft: My Summer Zines Tell the story of your summer vacation with a zine. Pick up a take-home packet from the Hyde Park Branch and create your own mini magazine to remember your summer... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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 |