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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am to 12:15 pm |
Hand-painted Taper Candles Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and painting custom motifs. Flowers are ever-popular, but designs of... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Organic Gardening: Culinary Herbs and Nutrition With Lilly Padilla Lilly Padilla, a certified integrative health coach and holistic nutrition chef specializing in Chinese... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Billy Joel Biography (Part 1 of 2) Please join us for a multimedia presentation of the life and music of Billy Joel. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Godzilla: The First 70 Years - Book Talk Why did Godzilla emerge to attack Japan in 1954? How and why did the monster later become a savior that defends its homeland from other monsters—and then, even later... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
A Cat Called Room 8 - Film Screening and Discussion Room 8 was a neighborhood cat who, in 1952, wandered into room 8, the 6th grade classroom at Elysian Heights Elementary School in the Echo... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Film English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Gladiator II After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film 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 |
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 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 3:30 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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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 2:30 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 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 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 10:30 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 |
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 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 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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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Mon, Aug 25, 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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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Deborah 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Ilya Muromets (English Title: The Sword and the Dragon) A 1956 Russian film based on heroic oral folk tales might invite a rather wild indulgence of visual style and theatrical acting. That’s... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film Russian |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Crochet Club Learn how to make a beginner level project from our crochet instructor or bring your own project to work on with other experienced members. Supplies are provided. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Monthly MakerSpace Join our monthly makerspace in the community room! Learn 3-D printing, sewing, button making, zine making, custom sticker design and more! This program is geared towards teens but open to all. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 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... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community. Neighborhood Sing... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Communication & Dementia: Connecting With a Person Living With Memory Loss Beginning with a basic understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and its effect,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Shawn 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... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Book Club (Intermediate) With Sandra Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for adult learners that want to work on vocabulary, grammar, and reading... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
Basic Clothes Mending Techniques When your favorite shirt has a rip or hole, don't toss it - mend it! Repair your own clothes by learning how to sew a button, fix a hem, and mend a hole in a sock and shirt. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Mini Mushroom Terrarium Craft for Older Adults These whimsical mini terrariums feature a crystal mushroom at the center, surrounded by colorful stones and... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Author Talk: In Conversation With Eliana L. Levi Join us for a reading and Q&A session with Eliana L. Levi, a writer and published author based in Los Angeles. Eliana is the author of The Disappointment... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tabasa 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... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Art Class With Karén You will be instructed on the basics of drawing (black and white and colored pencils), and painting (mostly watercolor). However, you are free to use any medium you prefer and are familiar with.Note:... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Aug 25, 2025 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Natalia Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |