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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Game Day Join us for Game Day! Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment at this in-person event. Don't miss out. |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
Mini Piñatas Create your own colorful mini piñata using cups, tissue paper, and streamers in this fun, hands-on craft program. Let’s celebrate Latino Heritage Month with creativity and color! |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Libby App Workshop Discover how to use the Libby app to read or listen to e-books, audiobooks, and even comics on nearly any device or computer. Bring your own smartphone or tablet for hands-on experience. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Social Media Club Join the Social Media Club, where teens can discover exciting ways to use their cellphones and create engaging videos for social media. You'll kick off with a fun tutorial, diving into key techniques and... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Venice Arts Comic Zine Workshop Join us for a special pop-up art class led by the local non-profit Venice Arts, where you can create your very own zine-sized comic story! Learn the craft of storytelling through... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Student Success English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Craft: Fall Owl Whooo’s ready for some fall fun? Join us for a crafty good time as we make adorable owls using paper, colorful leaves, and dried pasta! Let your imagination take flight while you create your very own... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Loteria (Mexican Bingo) Join us for a family-friendly Lotería night! This all-ages bilingual event will be spent playing a game from México similar to Bingo. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Games English, Español |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
International Dot Day | Día Internacional del Punto Be part of the growing global community of creativity champions to move the world to a better place during International Dot Day. Learn... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm |
Teen Task Challenge Complete silly tasks in unorthodox ways to gain glory, and a very silly trophy! Materials, tasks, snacks and one tropy provided. Ages 11 and older. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Glass Bead Magnets Craft your own personalized magnet! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 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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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele 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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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Game on! This quiz game features trivia and challenges, with prizes for the winning team or player.This program is recommended for grades 6-12. |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone. |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 4:30 pm |
Teen Council Join the Teen Council to create meaningful displays for the teen area, suggest new programming, pick specific titles to purchase, and much more. Get community leadership volunteer service hours and stand out in... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Calling all sleuths! Join us on the second Thursday of each month for a thoughtful discussion of mysteries and thrillers. |
Online Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30 pm |
English Conversation With Charlotte Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susannah 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Adult Craft Night: Beading Unleash your creativity with fellow adults in a relaxed, inspiring space where you make the art and we handle the details. Come unwind, mingle, and groove to good music while diving... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Sep 11, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 8:30 am to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic Join us for the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic & get free eye exams and glasses at the Library.Services include:Vision ScreeningOphthalmic ExaminationsRefraction TestDiagnosis of Potential or... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am |
Venice Farmer's Market - Storytime and Crafts Join Venice Children's librarian and staff to hear stories and make fun sensory-friendly crafts.Please note, this is an offsite event that... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 9:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility and balance through a blend of mat pilates and diverse movement styles. All skill levels are welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. Funded by Friends of... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Yoga & Meditation With Master John Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind, inspiration, and joy. You can use a... |
Online Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for mindfulness meditation.Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase focus,... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation With Ronnie Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Kanen 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,... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
All About the News With Judy Learn English by discussing today’s headlines. The class includes reading, writing, and speaking. Build reading comprehension and learn to express yourself verbally. For more information,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Sanskriti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Sanskriti. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Community Yoga Yoga is back! Join us for a community yoga class on Fridays at 10 a.m. Suitable for all levels. Mats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am |
English Conversation With Lisa Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Blocking the Punches Self Defense Join the Blocking the Punches program directors, Jane Singer and Jessica Masser, to learn self-defense, street safety, assault, and abduction prevention in this four-part... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Nick 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Word Play With Sara Come practice English with fun conversation, games, and word puzzles. This class will help adults with speaking, reading, and writing. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74019 or... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Beginner Intermediate Chinese Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Beginner Intermediate Chinese program series!... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:00 pm |
Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the nonfiction book club.Upcoming meetings:July 11: Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina GartenAugust 8: The Anxious... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 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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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
French Conversation Group Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program. |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Fri, Sep 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |