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Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Patent Lawyers in the Library Calling independent inventors! Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 2025 1:00 pm |
Echo Park Historical Society Presents: The Semi-Tropic Spiritualist Association Join the Echo Park Historical Society for a very special presentation by local... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Shirley Hsieh Live in Concert Pianist Shirley Hsieh was a music faculty member and master class instructor at several universities, and we are so fortunate to hear her perform for us live... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 1:00 pm |
Venice Teens Inktober! Join us at the Venice Library for an engaging Inktober kickoff! This drop-in session lasts 1.5 hours and is designed for teens aged 11-18. Come relax, draw, and plan for a month of inking... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 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, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Dining With the Stars Historian Mary Mallory dishes on vintage Hollywood hot spots. Learn about the local haunts frequented by golden age stars and all the lore, glitz, and glamour. Fans of... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Real Talk: Periods No one likes to talk about menstruation, but the more you know, the more you are prepared to take care of yourself and your body. Join the library and Planned Parenthood Los Angeles for a workshop... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm |
Simon Bolivar and the Birth of South American Independence Movement Simon Bolivar was a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a crucial role in the South American... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm |
Meet the Bugs! Join us for a hands-on bug adventure at the library! We will get up close and personal with live insects, learning fascinating facts while touching, holding, and interacting with a variety of amazing bugs.This... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Group A Join Game Master Kal for a four-session Dungeons & Dragons adventure! All experience levels are welcome. Please choose your group when you sign up! There will be two... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Let's Get in a Pickle Together Featuring Jessica Wang Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop, introducing folks to basic concepts in fermentation and... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Cool down with these family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Oct. 4: Shrek (PG)Saturday, Oct.11: Frankenweenie (PG)Saturday, Oct. 25: Coco (PG) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Beginner Character Sketching Join us to learn how to draw your own characters. This workshop is intended for children ages 7-12. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 04, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
INCA: The Peruvian Ensemble Join us to hear the wonderful Peruvian ensemble INCA perform the music from Peru.This program is made possible in part with grants from DCA and Los Angeles County Arts & Culture. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Challenge In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Club is here! Children aged 4 to 12 years old are invited to participate. All you have to do is sign up, read 5 books or... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Club Join the Cover-to-Cover Reading Club. Children aged 4 to 12 years old are invited to participate. Simply sign up, read and log five books, or complete 300 minutes of... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program Log your reading and get a free In-N-Out burger!This program is for children ages 4 to 12 years oldRead (5) five books or 300 minutes to earn an award card (which is good for a... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Challenge Join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Challenge! Children aged 4 to 12 can earn a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading five books or a total of... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club We meet on the first Sunday of each month to discuss a mystery, thriller, or suspense book picked by the group. For current titles, please contact the West LA Library at ... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Music Documentary: The Beatles 64 This film documents the impact the Beatles made on their first trip to America. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 2:00 pm |
Storyteller Arnold Weiss Presents: Ernie Pyle's America, Part 1 Join Arnold Weiss as he shares stories about the early work of journalist Ernie Pyle. Pyle traveled across... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sun, Oct 05, 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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Sun, Oct 05, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Investing Basics In this workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss basic investing concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and distinguishing between saving... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 2025 9:30 am to 3:30 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Club Join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club! Children aged 4 to 12 can earn a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading five books or a total of 300 minutes. Parents can... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Arts and Scraps Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 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... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 2025 10:00 am |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program Log your reading and get a free In-N-Out burger!This program is for children ages 4 to 12 years oldRead five books or 300 minutes to earn an award card (which is good for a... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 10:00 am to 5:30 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Challenge Join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Club! Children aged 4 to 12 can earn a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading five books or a total of 300 minutes.... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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 |