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Sat, Aug 16, 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 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Crochet Club Gather to learn crochet as a beginner, or as an experienced crocheter. Let's learn and practice together!Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced for Ages 14+. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sphero Indi Cars Discovery Cube Los Angeles is bringing Science-To-Go programs to the library. Discover the excitement of coding and computer science through play-based learning with Sphero Indi Cars and brand-new... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights Reading The Westwood Branch Library will be hosting a reading for the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights. Join us to hear short plays by local playwrights and... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 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 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnold Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show Master storyteller Arnold Weiss will present captivating true stories shared by renowned World War II correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle. The... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime Join our teen volunteers as they read stories, lead craft projects, and grow your kids' artistic minds! All kids ages 2 and up are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic (In Person) Join us in person for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Aug 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Storytime TK and Kindergarten-aged children and their caregivers are invited to a special afternoon storytime to help them Get Ready for Kindergarten. We will be sharing stories... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made: Charles Phoenix With Special Guests Please join us as we welcome world-famous pop culture author and explorer Charles Phoenix for a fun-filled afternoon of storytelling with some of today's... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Aug 17, 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 17, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Barbie Movie Sunday Matinee Escape the summer heat and come to our Sunday Barbie Matinee. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic & get free eye exams and glasses at the Library.Services include:Vision ScreeningOphthalmic ExaminationsRefraction TestDiagnosis of Potential or... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 2025 9:30 am to 5:30 pm |
StoryWalk®: Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally Move your body and read the book Like That Eleanor - The Amazing Power of Being an Ally by Lee Wind for a fun self-directed... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Sensory Friendly English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Angela Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 10:30 am |
Newborn Songs & Movement Parents and caregivers of children newborn to pre-crawlers are welcome to attend this 45 minute session of community gathering featuring gentle songs and movement. This program is... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Monday Meditation With Don Cadora Join us on Zoom as meditation guide Don Cadora helps you achieve calm, balance, and inspiration. |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Brad 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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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
Financial Coaching Learn the benefits of saving, building an emergency savings, managing your income and expenses, or make a plan to start saving. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English, Español |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting information on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic Free The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification is required.Services include:Wound care and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 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... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
Everyday Idioms (Intermediate) With Becky G. Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |