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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
ALOUD in Community: Poetry With Yesika Salgado – A Workshop Join the ALOUD community at our library branch for a bilingual poetry workshop led by beloved Los Angeles-born Salvadoran poet and bestselling... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Poetry English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program Children aged 4 to 12 years are invited to join the Cover to Cover book club. Sign up, read, and log five books, or complete 300 minutes of... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 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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Sat, Oct 18, 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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Sat, Oct 18, 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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Sat, Oct 18, 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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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Challenge 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... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Ancient Homelands - Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on great literature. This month, we're exploring The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Don't miss the opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Animal Safari With Geebo Uncle Geebo will take your kids on the safari of a lifetime with animals seldom seen outside of a zoo or their natural habitat. It is a hands-on, interactive reptile show/petting zoo. Don't... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played, A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including Hex... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 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 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Basics of the College Admissions Process and Essay Writing Join us for the workshop where students and parents learn the basics of the admissions process, attain an understanding of the... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Painting Class With Viridian Art Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for a Teen/Kids/Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques,... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Group B 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Mini Mushroom Terrariums for Teens Come create a whimsical mini mushroom terrarium, perfect for the autumn season!This workshop is for ages 12 and up. Priority will be given to teens, but adults are welcome to any... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory Inclusive Fleece Craft (Ages 11+) Join us for a fleece-crafting program. Fleece is a soft, durable fabric that feels the same from any direction. This program is a no-experience needed, zero-... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Bringing Comfort Through Stories Join Families In Schools volunteer storytellers who will read stories that provide comfort and joy. For grades TK - 3. After the storyime, the children will receive a bookbag... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Take Me To Your River: Oral History in Motion Please join us for an oral history workshop and a subsequent short film screening! In collaboration with local non-profit Clockshop and the Library's new... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Mr. Hamid Children are invited to read one-on-one or in small groups with our STAR volunteer, Mr. Hamid. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book after reading with Mr. Hamid three times. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Please join us at the Westwood library for an introductory python basics class led by our Teen Council Volunteers! Learn python to draw shapes and images on your computer! No coding experience... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bug Show With the Bug Gals Los Angeles is one of the most biologically diverse places for animals, bugs, and plants in the world, and this year we will celebrate with...a bug show! Enjoy a bug meet and greet, and learn... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Masks (Mascaras) Workshop Learn about wrestling culture with artist Oscar Moreno, and create your own mask using stencils and paint. For ages 11-18. Supplies limited to 15 participants.This... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:30 pm |
LA Made: Making a Horror Short Film With The Latinxorcist Learn how to put your horror idea to paper, crowdfund, and make your film with horror filmmaker and Latinxorcist founder Josè Chavez.... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Día de Muertos Nichos Comienza a preparar su altar/ofrenda para el Día de Muertos/Todos los Santos haciendo nichos de papel. Limitado a 20 participantes. Para mayores de 10 años.Start preparing your altar/ofrenda for... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Creature Shop - Making a Mogwai Join us in making polymer clay Mogwais, from the movie... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 19, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Oct 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2025 1:30 pm |
Hand Sewing: Penguin Plush Let’s learn together! Join us as we watch videos demonstrating stitching techniques and work together to create a penguin plush. All supplies will be provided. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 19, 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 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Oct 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
2nd Annual Armenian Poetry Day and Festival Join us for a celebration of the 2nd Annual Armenian Poetry Day and Festival. This year’s theme, "Identity, Memory, Diaspora, and Displacement," will be explored through an... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Poetry English, Armenian |
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Sun, Oct 19, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Loud at the Library Come and support our San Pedro youth as they perform their music, dance, and art. Bands will perform. Dancers will dance. DIY art stations will be available. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Kids Take Home Craft: Paper Bag Alien Puppets Spooky season is here. Visit us to pick up a craft packet and make your own paper bag alien. Happy Halloween! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |