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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am |
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 holidays.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Please join us for yoga with certified volunteer instructor Vimmi at Felipe de Neve Library, Saturdays at 10:30 am. All levels are welcome. We do not have class on holiday weekends.Email... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Rising STAR Stories Rising STAR volunteers are teens who read and tell stories to children at the library. All children with caregivers are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 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, Jan 17, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Getting Ready For the Tax Season As tax season approaches, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organization at UCLA will show you how to best prepare for a stress-free tax filing process. This workshop will... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 12:00 pm |
Lunar New Year Dumplings Workshop for Teens With Gu Grocery Celebrate the Year of the Horse and welcome good fortune by learning how to make savory dumplings—also known as tangyuan—with... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Samuel 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: The Monk and the Gun In the misty mountains of Bhutan, an American treasure hunter seeking a priceless antique rifle encounters a young monk sent by his teacher to restore balance. (111... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Wacko Show Prepare to be amazed and amused by magician and comedian Wacko! Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn Python to draw shapes and images on your computer. No experience is required. Please bring your own devices. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
From Parthenia to Donmetz: The Stories Behind the Valley's Street Names With Mark Tapio Kines Learn about how we got the street names we have in the San Fernando... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 3:30 pm |
Robotics & Coding Workshop for Teens Teens ages 11-16 are invited to learn Robotics and Programming skills, through Tinkercard Circuits, a free browser-based tool that works on Chromebooks and Smartphones... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Walk-In Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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, Jan 18, 2026 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, Jan 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
New Year in Japanese Style: Ikebana, Koto and Kimono Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English, Japanese |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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, Jan 19, 2026 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, Jan 19, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring For Adults 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... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 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. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double-spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 11:00 am |
Book Club: The Pull of the Stars Join us for a conversation about The Pull of the Stars, by Emma Donoghue. In Dublin, 1918, a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu is a small world of work, risk, death, and... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone The Student Zone is an after-school homework center for grades K-12 that provides:A place to studyReserved laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from a trained Student Zone helper who can... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Evette Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Evette.Take home a free book after reading with Evette three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 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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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 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, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is intended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.*This... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Debbie Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Courtney Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal and practical English... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Toddler Storytime Children and caregivers are welcome to join a half-hour storytime for babies and toddlers, featuring picture books, songs, and fingerplays. |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Stitch Happens: Knitting & Sewing Fiber Arts Meet-Up Knit, crochet, sew, quilt, or embroider? Join us on the first and third Tuesdays to work on your projects with other fiber art... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 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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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 1:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss a different work of nonfiction. We read a wide variety of styles, genres, and authors, so please make sure to check in with the branch... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 1:30 pm |
Let's Learn Yiddish Join us for a lively Yiddish Class at the Library, instructed by Rabbi Golden. Whether you’re new to the language or reconnecting with it, enjoy an engaging introduction to Yiddish conversation,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Language Learning English |
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Tue, Jan 20, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime for Kids Enjoy stories and songs. Afterward color or go to the DIY Craft Station in the Children's Area to create anything you want. For all ages. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |