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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
"Guatemalan Buffet" With Bill Esparza (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Guatemalan cuisine is cooking from the heart of the Mayan world that's rich... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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 06, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players. Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Persian Book Club گروه کتابخوانی فارسی در کتابخانه وست ولی :کتاب خود ا به اشتراک بگذارید کتابی را که خواندید به دیگران هم معرفی کنید تحلیل کتاب/ بحث و گفتگوی دوستانه |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Persian |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am |
Book Club Join the discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures, a novel by Shelby Van Pelt. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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 06, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stitch and Yarn Club The Stitch & Yarn Club is a welcoming and creative space for teens and adults interested in and passionate about needle arts. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, or quilt... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Special Viewing of the Award-Winning Miniseries Lost Memories (3 Parts) In partnership with Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, we are presenting a special viewing of the award-winning... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 12:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Futurism, Storytelling, and Clay Workshop Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to (re)imagine and dream... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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, Sep 06, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Splntrd Wood Presents Songs Without Voices Splntrd Wood's Songs Without Voices celebrates song and melody throughout the world and over the centuries. From Puccini to the Beatles, this program... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Day: "Black Bag" When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband (also a legendary agent) faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Kids Build and Play Join other families for creative playtime at the library. We have soft blocks for little ones, LEGO® style bricks and Jenga for older kids.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching KPop Demon Hunters on our big screen and have popcorn for all. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnie Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show, Part 3 Master storyteller Arnold Weiss will share amazing, true stories told by renowned WWII correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle. The... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 06, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Cool down with these family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Oct. 4: Shrek (PG)Saturday, Oct.11: Frankenweenie (PG)Saturday, Oct. 25: Coco (PG) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sun, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 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 07, 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, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made: VC Archives - Stories and Conversations Across Generations LA Made in collaboration with VC Archives, one of the largest photographic and moving image... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Sep 07, 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, Sep 07, 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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Mon, Sep 08, 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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 Anthology... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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, Sep 08, 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 |