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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am |
Japanese Conversation Circle Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!Starting September 2025, join us every third Saturday of the month. This circle is... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Language Learning English, Japanese |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 2:30 pm |
Stories in Color: Celebrating Black Voices in Children's Literature Stories in Color is a joyful, family-centered event honoring National Literacy Month through the vibrant... |
Central Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Amplify L.A. Youth: Free Music Lessons for Kids Join us for an Open House to learn more about Amplify Youth L.A.'s free music lessons programming! We offer free beginner piano lessons,... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop You can go anywhere through your imagination. Where do you want your creative writing to take you? Are you writing short stories or a screenplay? Share your work in this Writer's Circle... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm |
1940s Murder Mystery Party Join the ensemble cast of characters and solve this whodunit? Each participant will be assigned a part to play in our glamorous 1940s-themed game.To ensure all parts are assigned,... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: The Wind Journeys Ignacio, a grieving accordionist who believes his instrument is cursed, sets out to return it across northern Colombia, joined by a determined boy eager to learn.... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Opera Singers Marco and Marie Live in Concert Marco Antonio Lozano, tenor, and Christa Marie Stevens, soprano, will be teaming up to perform for us live in concert. The duo will be singing... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Saturday Matinee - Remember the Titans Please join us for a screening of the Disney classic Remember the Titans. This inspirational true story shows how a community can overcome adversity. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Story Time and Art: Sukkot With Noah’s Ark Celebrate Sukkot with a storyteller from the Skirball Cultural Center's Noah’s Ark, featuring a story book reading and a hands-on art project, inspired by... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 2:00 pm |
Caring for Your Treasured Belongings Professionals and students from the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program & Los Angeles Public Library present a special workshop where we’ll explore easy, hands-on ways to... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights: In Our Own Voices Members of the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights reading from their works with the assistance of the cream of Los Angeles independent... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Shouting Out Loud: The Lives of the Raincoats With Author Audrey Golden and Patty Schemel Join the Library's Art Department for a celebration of Audrey Golden's new... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Strange Interlude Concert Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present intimate salon-style concerts with programs that are... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Dog Man Party Calling all supa buddies! Celebrate the beloved Dog Man series with crafts, activities, and games. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite character from the series. This program is best for... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 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... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
L.A. Themed Reading Club Love L.A. and reading about it? Join us for our L.A.-themed reading club. We will be discussing Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler.Parable of the Sower follows the life of Lauren Olamina... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
L.A. Themed Reading Club Love L.A. and reading about it? Join us for our L.A. themed reading club. We will be discussing Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.Parable of the Sower follows the life of Lauren... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Sep 21, 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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Sun, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
September Sunday Matinee: Clueless Join us for a back-to-school celebration featuring the classic 90s movie Clueless! Explore the iconic world of Cher and her friends. We'll have refreshments to keep you... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sun, Sep 21, 2025 2:00 pm |
Preserving Memories: Family Album as Archive Our family photos and albums hold the memories we carry with us across generations and from one home to another. They're the first thing we bring out when... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Sun, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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 Scribner Anthology... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 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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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Saachi Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Saachi. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 2025 10:00 am |
Free Monthly Craft for Families We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the materials for a... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Lapsit Storytime Join this seated storytime for babies to learn new activities to share with your baby and connect with other guardians! A short program of rhymes, songs, and stories is followed by time for free play,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 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 |