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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sugar Skulls Decorate your own sugar skull. All materials provided. Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Circle Knit and crochet with others—either work on your projects or learn the beginning fundamentals of knitting and crochet. Supplies will be provided if you do not have your own. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Sugar Skulls Workshop Visit our library branch and decorate a sugar skull. This is a fun, family event, and all ages are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Health Insurance and Medi-Cal Resource Table USC’s Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) will be on hand to educate individuals about health insurance and offer information on how to access... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm |
Zine Making Workshop With Darrell Fusaro Join us as we create our own original Zines!Zines are self-published works of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via photocopier. Zine... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Get Ready for College - Deciding Where to Go This workshop is designed to guide high school students and parents through the complex decision-making process of selecting a college. By exploring factors... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
College Readiness, Student Success English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching Coco (2017) on our big screen and have tasty popcorn to enjoy with the movie. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Engineering Playground and STEM Fair Please join us as we join with students from the Engineering Outreach Club from CAMS High School for an afternoon of hands-on, fun STEM-related activities! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Kids' Halloween Party Join us for a costume party with games, prizes, candy, and more! All ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Modern Tabletop Games Join Tyler Golden, a passionate gamer, for an exciting tabletop game day filled with a fantastic selection of modern games. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the fun, Tyler will happily... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Reading Music and Keyboard Lesson for Beginners Are you interested in learning how to sight-read? At Central Library's Art Department, you can use your library card to borrow a Music Kit and learn... |
Central Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Bug Gals Join us for an interactive bug meet and greet, and learn facts about different insects and arachnids during the presentation of live bugs. This workshop is recommended for families with children and teens ages 4-17.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Youth Coders League: Learn Python Children ages 7-11 will learn how to illustrate using Python, guided by teen volunteers. No prior coding experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Scott Coon SciFi Presents: How To Write a Lot of Words and Fast Join us for an engaging author panel "How To Write a Lot of Words and Fast" hosted by local author Scott Coon. Celebrate... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnie Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show Master storyteller, Arnold Weiss, will share amazing, true stories told by renowned WWII correspondent, and Pulitzer Prize winner, Ernie Pyle. The dramatic... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Spooky Hike at Griffith Park Join Ecologist Courtney for an evening hike, followed by spooky stories with Ranger Tom. Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.All ages welcome. Bring your water, hiking shoes... |
Offsite | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Council Are you interested in getting involved with your local library, meeting new friends, and earning community service hours? Then join us at our introductory Teen Council meeting where we will discuss the... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made: An Afternoon With Tongva Artists Join us for an afternoon of Tongva Art and Culture. Contemporary artists Adrienne Kinsella, Isaac Michael Ybarra, and Monica Zavala will discuss their artistic practices and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Spine Tingling Sunday Matinee: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13). Costumes welcome, refreshments... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
DIY Macramé Bookmark Artist Andrea Slavin will explain the techniques behind macramé and its many creative uses. Participants will have the opportunity to practice different knots and make a keepsake macramé bookmark. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Your Author: Pedro Iniguez Meet Bram Stoker Award-winning author Pedro Iniguez, who will share his debut picture book, The Fib. Intended for ages 4 and up.This program was made possible with the generous support... |
Central Library | Kids |
Authors English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bob Baker Marionette Theater's Hallowe'en Spooktacular! Join us for the Hallowe'en Spooktacular at Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a seasonal favorite that promises to enchant... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
New Wave Zine Workshop Join filmmaker and author Elizabeth Ai (New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora) and Betty Hang, co-producer of the award-winning documentary New Wave, for a hands-on zine... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 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 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Expanded Join us for an afternoon of gaming at the libary. Let's pick from our selection and play! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids Coding Program - Ages 7 And Up No coding experience required. Learn Python to draw shapes and images on your computer. Please bring your own devices. Led by teen volunteers. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 |