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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:00 am |
Family Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills.Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement. |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Join us for the Friends of the Encino-Tarzana Library used book sale!Friday, August 22, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first hour will be for F.O.L members only. If you wish to become a... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Mariah 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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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
BARK: Kids Read to a Dog Fun reading practice for children. Early through advanced readers can build confidence and practice reading skills with a BARK Certified Therapy Dog. Suggested for grades 1-5. Advance... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am |
Mystery Book Club Read the book and join our lively discussion!There is no meeting in December.January 25: Assumption by Percival EverettFebruary 22: November Road by Lou BerneyMarch 22: Something in the Water by... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Community Colleges and Transferring Discover the benefits of starting your journey at a community college. This workshop covers admissions, transfer pathways, and how to make the most of your experience. |
Platt Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Aug 23, 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, 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 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, Aug 23, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 |
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, 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 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, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hand-Painted Taper Candles The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. In this session, we will be using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness 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 |
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 |