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Sat, Aug 23, 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 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Mending for Beginners In this program participants will learn hand sewing basics and techniques like threading a needle, tying a knot, sewing a straight stitch, and patching clothes. All sewing materials will be supplied. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Space Crafts Join us for a space-themed program where we will paint suns and create rockets using pool noodles. To ensure an inclusive environment, we minimize unnecessary lighting and... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Music Without Borders Fifth Friday is a group of musicians who also dance. They have been playing for dancers for more than 20 years. Their selections for this performance illustrate the musical tradition of Macedonia... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Coding for Kids Led by teen volunteers, Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language for children aged 6 and up. We highly encourage patrons to bring personal laptops for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Cool down with these family-friendly movies in our Children's area! Friday, July 11: A Goofy Movie (G)Friday, August 15: The Sandlot (PG)Saturday, August 23: The Goonies (PG) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Japanese Classical Guitar With Misha Kreinbring Listen to the amazing Misha play classical guitar. He will first introduce the audience to Japanese film music and then play more contemporary music... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Cupcake Decorating Challenge Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we take the humble cupcake and turn it into art, hopefully! If not, we still have cupcakes. All materials provided. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Aug 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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, Aug 24, 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 24, 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, Aug 25, 2025 3:30 am |
STAR Stories With Emma Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Emma. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Lapsit Storytime Join this seated storytime for babies to learn new activities to share with your baby and connect with other guardians! A short program of rhymes, songs, and stories is followed by time for free play,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime Join us for stories, songs and a shared playtime! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby Time Stop by any time between 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. to socialize with other families! This program is intended for babies aged 12 months and younger. No sign-up is required. |
Studio City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 1:00 pm |
Seniors Writing Group Danny Stone, a Saved by a Story member, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow... |
Studio City Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |