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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Active Studio: Forager Studio-Weaving With Recycled Materials These weavings are created on reusable cardboard looms, which guests will take home at the end of the workshop. Each... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 4:30 pm |
Computer Literacy for Adults: Internet Basics In this workshop, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to navigate the internet with confidence. You'll explore basic terminology, learn how... |
Ascot Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Basic Computer Class Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Crysta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Crysta. 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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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: Naked Lunch by William Burroughs Join us to discuss Naked Lunch by William Burroughs.Synopsis: A drug addict travels to the lnterzone city and begins working for an... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 5:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Amy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Amy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Bookish Soiree for Adults Do you love reading, and also want to meet other book lovers? Let's celebrate the fun of books and reading by reading together! Bring your own reading, get comfy in the meeting room, and read quietly... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm |
Trivia Central in the History Department Join "It Wonders Me Trivia" for two knowledge-packed rounds of trivia and fun! Bring your brains, leave your phones. Form a team or come alone. The... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Book Club for Adults Join us for a lively literary discussion at our book club for adults! New members are always welcome. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card.August 27: The Message... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm |
Sci Fi Story Club: What the Dead Man Said by Chinelo Onwalu Join us for the next gathering of the Sci Fi Story Club! We'll be discussing Chinelo Onwalu's short story "What the Dead Man... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:00 pm |
Adult Reading & Writing: For Life and Work With Tania Improve your reading and writing while working on practical life skills. This class will support your path, whether you want to practice reading confidently... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:30 pm |
Mystery & Thriller Book Club Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for our Mystery & Thriller book club!Upcoming meetings:August (8/27) Spy Coast by Tess GerritsenSeptember (9/24) The Talented Mr... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Tara Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 am |
One-on-One Computer Session 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: A Beetle is Shy at the Audubon Center at Debs Park We are buzzing over our newest StoryWalk® in the Audubon Center at Debs Park!Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and open... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 8:00 am to 12:30 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 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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Thu, Aug 28, 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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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 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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Thu, Aug 28, 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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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader With Ms. Lisa Children are invited to experience the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Ms. Lisa. After attending three STAR sessions at our branch, they will receive a free book to keep. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 11:00 am |
Active Studio: Forager Crafts - Freeform Monoprint Join us and create a freeform monoprint. Using a printing block and specialty block-printing ink, guests will create one-of-a-kind artworks... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
"How To" Workshop: Make Your Own Potato-Stamped Tote Bags A block printing workshop with potatoes teaches the basics of this unique art form and allows for crafters to continue... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Come kick up your heels and learn line dances in a variety of styles, including Western, pop, Latin, disco, and more!Tuesdays - Intermediate LevelThursdays - Beginner Level (No experience needed) |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a weekly, drop-in music workshop featuring participatory singing and wellness activities.Led by local teaching artists, Neighborhood Sing was created to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm |
Book Club (ESL- Low Intermediate) With Leah Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary, grammar... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
"Saved by a Story" Seniors Writing Group Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within! |
Westwood Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:30 pm |
Thursday Matinee - One Life Come see One Life a movie about Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Aug 28, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
DPSS Mental Health Information Booth The Department of Social Services will be providing resources on mental health services offered through Los Angeles County. A representative will be on hand to answer... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English, Español |