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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Book Club for Adults Join us for a lively literary discussion at our book club for adults! New members are always welcome. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card.October 22: The Long Way to... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 6:00 pm |
Author Talk - Clare Bursky Join us for an inspiring Author Talk with Clare Bursky as she shares her remarkable book, Survive Then Thrive: My Family’s Holocaust Story. In this moving story of love, resilience, and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Wed, Oct 22, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Sci-Fi Short Fiction Reading Club Members of the reading group meet monthly on Zoom to discuss a short work of science fiction. October's selection is I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan... |
Online Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: Dead Again Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. We will be talking about Dead Again (1991). Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson star in this Hitchcockian thriller, which... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 1:00 am |
One-on-One Computer Session These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 12:30 pm |
Meditative Yoga Join us for a guided meditation session that incorporates chakra dance and kundalini yoga techniques. Mahnaz Mehrabi has been teaching for over 10 years. These classes have a strong focus on nervous system... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class (Beginners) With Juan In this class, beginners practice every day English with the help of board games. Apply what you learn through... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 1:30 pm |
Thursday Matinee - If Come see If a story about a young girl who goes through a difficult experience and begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Come... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring 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,... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Join us for computer classes where patrons will have the opportunity to learn a variety of essential skills. Participants will discover how to use and borrow the Library's e-media, set up an email account... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Online Security Learn crucial facts and practical steps to keep your personal online information private, safe, and secure.No advance registration required. All classes are held on a first-come,... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LA Saves Resource Table LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LA Saves Resource Table LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—learn about proven saving strategies and get simple... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Coloring Unwind and get creative at our Family Coloring Program.All supplies are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Whether you're flying solo or coming with family, everyone is welcome to join the fun... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate) With JuAn In this class, intermediate level adult learners practice every day English with the help of board games. Apply... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:30 pm |
Family Movie Day: The Nightmare Before Christmas Join us for a free movie screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas. This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 76 minutes. Popcorn will be... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Native Landscaping and Pollinator Habitat Creation Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop where we'll explore the many benefits of creating native and regenerative gardens—for your... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Recommended for ages 6+ and all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their project, yarn, and needles to join in... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: How To Make Sourdough With Brie Wakeland In Brie's workshops, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Dia de los Muertos With Loteria Craft Join us for a family-friendly presentation all about Día de los Muertos! We'll explore where it comes from, what it means, and why it'... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Express Creativity Through Basic Sculpting Within the Art Era program, we will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Audiences will have a chance to... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Divya 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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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Let's Learn About E-books and Libby Interested in learning how to use our most popular e-media resource, Libby? Have questions about how it works on your device?Want to learn some cool Libby tips and... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Julie 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... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Tejiendo Recuerdos/Weaving Memories: Community Altar & Arts Workshop Enjoy an afternoon full of art, community, and memory: Bring your favorite photos to be scanned and... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Español |
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Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |