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Fri, Sep 12, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am |
English Conversation With Lisa Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Blocking the Punches Self Defense Join the Blocking the Punches program directors, Jane Singer and Jessica Masser, to learn self-defense, street safety, assault, and abduction prevention in this four-part... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Nick Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Word Play With Sara Come practice English with fun conversation, games, and word puzzles. This class will help adults with speaking, reading, and writing. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74019 or... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Beginner Intermediate Chinese Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Beginner Intermediate Chinese program series!... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the nonfiction book club.Upcoming meetings:July 11: Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina GartenAugust 8: The Anxious... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
French Conversation Group Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program. |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Fast Friday Films Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars, big action! Movie screening is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Farnaz Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 3:30 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9:30 am |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun!Please note, we will not have Zumba class on the following dates:Saturday, November 8 |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Friends of the Mar Vista Library Book Sale The Friends of the Mar Vista Branch Library will be selling gently used books, DVDs, and CDs. We have a large selection for readers of all ages.All proceeds... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Juan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Los Angeles Libros Festival La séptima edición de Los Angeles Libros Festival ofrecerá una entretenida programación con cuentacuentos, conciertos, autores, talleres, libros y comunidad. Entrada gratuita.... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Protect Yourself from Fraud: Senior Scam Awareness Workshop This event will focus on recognizing and preventing financial fraud and scams. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Foam Block Printing Join Self Help Graphics & Art's Barrio Mobile Art Studio (BMAS) to learn the basic techniques of relief printing through foam blocks that can be drawn on directly. Artists will show participants... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Kick-Off Event - Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Morning Yoga Please join our Saturday morning yoga class with volunteer certified yoga instructor Vimmi. All levels of experience are welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat. Weather permitting, we will have class... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
20th Anniversary of the Little Tokyo Branch Library Building You are cordially invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Little Tokyo Branch Library's permanent building at 203 S... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Tours English, Japanese |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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, Sep 13, 2025 11:00 am |
Book Club Read the book and join our lively discussion!The club will meet on the first Saturday in May. There is no December meeting.January 11: The Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseFebruary 8: The Moon is Down by John... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00 am |
LA Made: Viva La Cultura - Folklórico Workshop Viva la Cultura! Experience Art, Music, History, Storytelling... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Beth Sussman Live in Concert Join Juilliard-trained pianist Beth Sussman for a delightful afternoon featuring the unforgettable music of George Gershwin, presented just days before his... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played, a Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including Wine... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jess 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,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
San Pedro Library Book Club The San Pedro Library will be covering Evelyn Waugh's novel Brideshead Revisited. Come join our Adult Book Club for a lively discussion of this classic novel. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzaii Across the 8th Dimension Buckaroo Banzai is caught with his trusted allies, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, in a battle to the... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Hazards from Space: Space Debris and Asteroids With Dr. Nahum Melamed The Aerospace Corporation has developed a Near Earth Object (NEO) Deflection App for NASA. NE0's are asteroids... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors, STEM English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
South Bay Music Association Performance Join us for a wonderful afternoon of chamber music as we host the Brass Ensemble & the Segundo Saxes from the South Bay Music Association. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Venice Science Fiction Writers Award-winning novelist Duane Swierczynski introduces science fiction and horror writers who called Venice Beach home—Ray Bradbury, Leigh Brackett, Fritz Leiber, and Michael Shea... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Indigenous Music of North, Central, and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this interactive program presenting... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Elixir Piano Trio The award-winning Elixir Piano Trio - pianist Lucy Nargizyan, violinist Samvel Chilingarian, and cellist Fang Fang Xu - showcases the piano trio from the classical,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2025 3:00 pm |
Autumnal Shrinky-Dinks Come one, come all & join us for fun with shrinky-dinks. Make pendants, charms, a zipper pull, or anything your imagination can think of.Everyone is welcome! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 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 |