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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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 09, 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 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom A disillusioned schoolteacher is transferred to the most remote school in the world, cut off from modern life deep in the Himalayan glaciers. In a... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading Music - Music: A Subversive History by Ted Gioia Explore Ted Gioia's sweeping and unique 2019 work of musicology,... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
Canoga Summer Youth Art Showcase Enjoy the arts that have been created throughout the summer by our youth. There will be a 2-hour general showcase and light refreshments. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Naloxone Training for Adults Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC) will be providing a free bilingual naloxone training. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. By... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: The Comedy of Terrors Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is an amoral undertaker in 19th-century New England who takes to murdering people to have enough cash to support his drinking habit.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hojalata Embossed Artwork The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. In this session, we will be presenting Hojalata - or the art of embossing tin. These... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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 09, 2025 2:00 pm |
Book Discussion: Queer by Willam S. Burroughs Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is a haunting tale of possession and exorcism. Both an unflinching autobiographical self-... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm |
Saturday Cinema: Mildred Pierce (1945) Join us in the community room for a screening of the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce. Based on James M. Cain's psychological thriller, Joan Crawford won the... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Finnegans Wake Book Club Join the long-running (since 1995) Finnegans Wake Book Club for an afternoon of readings and music. It’s the perfect introduction to James Joyce's masterpiece. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Jason Issokson Award-winning violinist Jason Issokson, who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, presents Iconic... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teens of LA Film Festival Lights, Camera, Action!You're invited to an awesome celebration of young local filmmakers and their amazing creations! Come cheer them on as we screen the winning films, celebrate their... |
Central Library | Teens |
Film, Student Success English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Citrus Soapmaking Join us for a DIY soapmaking workshop and make your own citrus themed soap. Participants will use the melt and pour method.All supplies will be provided. Limited to 20 participants. Ages 11+.This program... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm |
Create Then Color Swing by for a relaxing, art filled afternoon. We will be creating zentangle frames and filling them with our own colors. Set your cares aside and join us.Meant for adults but all are... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Book Binding: Make Your Own Spiral Bound Book In this class, we will be learning some basic bookmaking techniques. Once we finish our stories and drawings, we will bind them into a spiral-bound... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Maker Day - Wrapped Letters Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we use recycled materials to make decorative letters! All materials and a snack provided. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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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Mon, Aug 11, 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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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Inés / Hora de cuentos con Inés STAR Volunteer Inés reads to children in Spanish and English in this bilingual storytime. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 11, 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am |
Naam Yoga Shakti Naam Yoga combines seated, standing, and moving breathwork, self-generated sound vibration, mudra therapy, movement, mindfulness, meditation, and rest. This fun and unique class will elevate your physical, mental... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Shelly 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am to 11:10 am |
Baby/Toddler Playtime Join us for a short story and rhyme. Then, get ready to play, communicate, and have fun with others. A great way to get to know others in your community.Call 323-224-0039 for more information. |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Young Children Join us for stories and songs for young children! Free play with soft toys after storytime. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 11:00 am |
Virtual Storytime Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime supporting early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under. The 25-minute long program will be followed by an optional show and tell... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play, and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double-spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 11, 2025 11:30 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 |