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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
College Unlocked: Your "Ask Anything" Session In this open and interactive session, you can drop in with any questions about the college admissions journey, big or small. Whether you're... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 5:30 pm |
Girl Scouts Parent Meeting The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles invite caregivers to find out what they can do for your family. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Quiet Write Night Come to the Library community room to work in a tranquil, supportive atmosphere with other creative writers. This quiet space will help you focus and stop procrastinating. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Writing English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 6:30 pm |
Fiction Book Club Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our long-running book club for adults!Upcoming meetings:August (8/20): The Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictSeptember (9/17): Tell Me Everything by... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 6:30 pm |
Meditation Workshop Finding Peace Through Meditation:Regardless of where you are on the journey of life, we all face daily challenges. However when you draw on the inner strength within, peace and love become... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Story Time Join our Children's Librarian for a fun 20-minute story time filled with songs, flannel stories, and picture books. A ten-minute group playtime follows story time. Enter meeting room via side door... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Walk and Talk Do you like sports? Does literature speak to you? Would you like to go for a walk? Welcome to the Book Walk & Talk event! Join us for a fun-filled, hour-long, Book Walk and Talk. Meet us at the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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 |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
ICON CDC: Free Business Help: Getting Started Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help with... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a weekly, drop-in music workshop featuring participatory singing and wellness activities.Led by local teaching artists, Neighborhood Sing was created to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Join us to kick up your heels and learn line dances in various styles, including western, Latin, pop, disco, and more! No experience is needed.Tuesdays - Intermediate LevelThursdays - Beginner... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English 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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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 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. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Palms Rancho Park Library. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Song is Over: Six Decades of The Who Music journalist and Who super-fan Timothy Tilghman will discuss the 60-year history of The Who and offer personal anecdotes from his years following the band. This talk is... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:00 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... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Children's Book Sale Used book sale! All children's books!The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used children's books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |