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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Miss Katherine Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Katherine. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 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:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Campfire Storytime Kids can gather around our library campfire while sitting under a twinkling canopy of stars for this elementary aged program. Recommended for ages 5 and up. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
How to Write and Publish Your Book Author and writing coach, Jasmyne Boswell, will lead a discussion on how to write and publish your book. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:30 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:Guidance from a trained... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new skills! All... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Finger Painting Fun Let your little ones get messy and express themselves through this tactile sensory experience using only their fingers and paint. Recommended for ages 18 months & up. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime & Crafts With Linda Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm |
Piñatas: Latino Heritage Month In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we will be making some festive, colorful piñatas! |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society: Visible Mending Join us for our monthly activity where we will learn the art of visible mending! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make Your Own Scrunchie Learn to sew by making a scrunchie for your hair. Participants will learn how to thread a needle, sew a backstitch, work with elastic, and more.This program is made possible with generous... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids' Creative Writing Workshop Join us for an engaging series of writing workshops designed for children in grades 1-3. Led by experienced high school volunteers, these workshops will help foster... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Writing English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rosh Hashanah Party Get ready for the Jewish New Year with a party for our library friends and family with music, games and holiday crafts for the kids! |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Constitution Day Reading Join our annual celebration of Constitution Day with a community reading of the U.S. Constitution. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Bricks Building Challenge Come and build the challenge for the day or make your own creation.Ages 5-11. |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chair Yoga Join us for chair yoga, it's a great opportunity to de-stress, stretch, and relax. No special equipment or clothing is required. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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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 |