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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 3:30 pm |
Math Homework Help Students in grades K-12 are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helpers for help with basic and advanced math problems. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Spooktober Film: Beetlejuice (1988) The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.Directed byTim... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Dia de Los Muertos: Decorate Your Own Sugar Skull Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at our library! We will be decorating sugar skulls, while supplies last. Geared towards children ages 4 and up... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us for a fun time filled with stories, songs, and activities for the entire family. |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Need help improving your reading and writing skills? Come by the library and find that help. Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15 to 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sensory Storytime Join us for sensory, small group storytimes. This is an alternative to the popular morning storytimes. This smaller, more intimate program is perfect for children who may get overwhelmed by large crowds... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Halloween Bookmark Craft Join us for a night of spooky fun as we create haunting Halloween bookmarks. Bring your friends and family for an evening of creativity, laughter, and all things Halloween. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K- 12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Merlynne G. Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Halloween Bookmarks Join us for an evening of spooky fun as we create Halloween bookmarks. Bring your friends and family for an evening of creativity, laughter, and all things Halloween. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
October Family Fest Close out spooky season in style! Join us for an afternoon of fun celebrating Halloween and Dia De Muertos. We'll have crafts, games, candy, and face painting with artist Nina Figueroa. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterwards to work on a craft activity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
Spooktacular Halloween Puppet Show Enjoy a spook-tacular Halloween Puppet Show at the Chatsworth Branch Library. Children and families are encouraged to dress in their costumes, as we enjoy haunted stories... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Twilight Movie and Trivia Party! Twilight has turned 20 years old, and we're celebrating during the best spooky season! Watch the motion picture movie version of Twilight, eat some themed snacks, and be... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Halloween Art Make a picture of a pumpkin using paint, tissue paper, or yarn.Ages 5-11. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Chinese |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
DIY Halloween Bookmarks Learn how to make some pooky DIY bookmarks! This programs is intended for ages 11-18. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 4:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Emma 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... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor Join our Science Fiction Book Club where author Nnedi Okorafor's Shadow Speaker will be discussed. Copies of this novel are available at the... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Danira 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 with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Sisters in Death: The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress and Their Hunter The Black Dahlia Killer is Finally Revealed! Award-winning producer, true-crime researcher,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 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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Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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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Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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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Thu, Oct 30, 2025 10:05 am |
Book A Teen Librarian Connect with a teen librarian to learn more about college, careers, school + work life balance, scholarships, internships, or just great book reads!E-mail snlndt@lapl.org for your 30-minute one-on... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Oct 30, 2025 10:15 am to 10:45 am |
Drum to Learn: Storytime Drumming for Children Join us for an exciting drumming program led by experienced children's educator Krickett Halpern. This program is a fantastic opportunity to help your... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Oct 30, 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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Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader 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, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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 |