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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club: Crochet and Knitting Social Hour Bring your latest project to work on, exchange ideas & techniques, and learn new stitches from your fellow crafters. Join us in the first floor... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:00 pm |
Rock Art for Children & Teens Get creative as we decorate rocks using Sharpies! Make one for your friend or neighbor and share a personalized message.Sharpie is a trademark of Sanford, LP, which does... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LEGO® Brick Builders Build and create with our collection of LEGO® bricks. Recommended for children ages 5 and up!LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zanbeel Portrait Drawing Workshop Join us for the Zanbeel Workshop with Khalid Hussein. These free workshops provide an introduction and instruction to portrait drawing. Art supplies will be provided.All... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tim 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Children's Storytime and Painting Listen to a story about an artist to get inspired for creating your own special work of art using washable paint, canvases, and different types of brushes. |
Ascot Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm |
The Active Studio: Gymnasium for the Mind Ready to give your brain a fun workout? Join us for Gymnasium for the Mind to boost your attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought, and creativity in a... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Take Home Craft: Octopus Mobile Stop by the library for a craft to take home or stay and work on it in the library. We will be making a mobile octopus. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm |
LAPD Read Along Come share the joy of reading and a craft with an LAPD officer. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm |
August Family Movie Children, teens and their caregivers are invited to join us for a screening of the live action version of the Disney classic Snow White. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at the Woodland Hills Branch Library! Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. Teen Council is for... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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 |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun. This month, we will be using colorful interlocking bricks. Recommended for ages 6 to 8. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen AI Teens will learn how to use various Artificial Intelligence that understands and generates human-like text, learning models they can use in high school and college. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Perler Bead Creations Join us for an afternoon of fun in making your own keychains or jewelry out of Perler beads. Templates will be provided, or you can design your own. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
DIY Thaumatropes Join us as we make our own thaumatropes—optical toys that use persistent vision to trick the eye. It's a fun blend of art and science. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sloth Pencil Toppers Go back to school in style with your own handmade sloth pencil topper. All materials provided. |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:15 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for stories and songs, followed by 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, Aug 12, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen Lounge Need a place to hang out? Join us at the Teen Lounge every second Tuesday of the month (except holidays). The Teen Lounge is a space for teens to chat, play video games or board games, work on puzzles, create art,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Mind Matters for Middle Schoolers Feeling overwhelmed or worried about middle school? Drop-in to Mind Matters to relax, talk to fellow middle schoolers, create crafts, and grab a snack. This program is tween... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Noir Movie Night: Where Danger Lives While working at a hospital, Dr. Jeff Cameron (Robert Mitchum) finds himself falling in love with Margo (Faith Domergue), an emotionally unstable woman who was... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |