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Sat, Sep 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2025 1:30 pm |
Tiny & Tall Play Join us for fun, creativity, and meaningful family time you won’t forget. Children ages 0-8 years old are invited to explore and play safely in a welcoming space. Parents are welcome to connect and... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Guatemalan Worry Dolls, Muñecas Quitapenas In Guatemala, worry dolls are traditionally used to 'worry' for you while you sleep. Tell the doll your worries, place it under your pillow, and wake up... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: Alien: Romulus While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Watch this action-... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Arvind Ethan David Talks About Trouble Is My Business Join us as we welcome Arvind Ethan David to talk about his work adapting Raymond Chandler's Trouble Is My Business into a new graphic... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 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 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
In-Person Book Club: The Handmaid's Tale Join our in-person book club for adult patrons. We will discuss the month’s selection over coffee or tea and snacks. For the September meeting, we’re reading The Handmaid... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:00 pm |
Mythbusters: College Edition We invite all teens to join us for our Get Ready for College Program: Mythbusters: College Edition.This presentation aims to empower students and families with accurate, up-to-date... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory Inclusive Chocolate Lollipops Let's explore different flavors with chocolate! Participants will create their own chocolate lollipops using mix-ins of their choice...or just chocolate.... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
GLAWS Greater LA Writers Society: Publishing Panel Are you wondering whether traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing is the best option for you? Join us at our next Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) meeting... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Take a break from studying and join us for a special teen program where we will debut our new Nintendo Switch (1) and Teen Care Cart.Play games, have fun, make memories!This project was made possible through... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Miriam's Garden Please join us for "Miriam's Garden." This month, we feature the work of Laura Sermeño, Pam Concepcion, and Special Guests. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Soldaderas: Unveiling the HERoes of the Mexican Revolution This event aims to highlight the contributions of women who played crucial roles in the Mexican Revolution, as they are often... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Soldaderas: Unveiling the HERoes of the Mexican Revolution This event aims to highlight the contributions of women who played crucial roles in the Mexican... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Coding With Python Workshop Join us for a teen-volunteer led workshop on coding with the python coding language. The program is recommended for ages 7+. Please bring your own laptop. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Hope Together The Chinatown Teen Council, in collaboration with the Asian Mental Health Project and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, invites you to a free in-person event focused on mental... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Continuity By Bonnie Clevering: Life Beyond the Credits Academy of Motion Pictures member Bonnie Clevering will discuss and read from her new book Continuity By Bonnie Clevering: Life Beyond... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Film English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Playa Vista Teen Council Middle and high school teens are invited to join the Playa Vista Teen Council volunteer group. We will meet regularly throughout the school year to work on various projects and participate... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
How To Preserve Photo Albums Our family photos and albums hold the memories we carry with us across generations and from one home to another. They're the first thing we bring out when gathered around to tell... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sugar Skull Pot Painting for Dia de los Muertos Ages 11-adult, join us for sugar skull pot painting. Each participant receives one terracotta pot to paint in the Dia de los Muertos art style.... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Game Day Play games, challenge your friends, and eat snacks at this Saturday edition of our popular Thursday game program!All games and snacks provided, please bring your own competitive spirit. Ages 11 and older. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Sun, Sep 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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Sun, Sep 28, 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 28, 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, Sep 28, 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 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Kids Coding Program Join us for a fun and engaging Kids Coding Program designed for ages 7 and above. No prior coding experience is needed. Participants will learn Python to create exciting shapes and images on their... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Sep 28, 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 28, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Kids Take Home Craft: Luchador Masks Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a take-home craft. Learn about the history of Lucha Libre and create your own mask and wrestling character!While supplies last. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 29, 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 29, 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... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Sep 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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 |