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Mon, Jan 12, 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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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:30 pm |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for a fun-filled evening of songs, fingerplay, stories, and more. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make and Play for Kids: Bloxels Video Game Builder Create your own character, design levels, and share your story with the Bloxels online game builder. We have 10 spots available each week on a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM, Writing English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Collage Jam Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics, and cards from Central Library’s old card catalog. Join in this fun... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Try Out Cart Join us for our Tech Try Out Cart. The cart will display a selection of Android, Windows, and IOS devices with a librarian available for hands-on e-media instruction. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Omega Science Fiction Writing Workshop Join us for a special writing workshop with Nature Nexus Institute! This workshop will focus on Science Fiction as part of the Omega Sci-Fi Writing Contest. If... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Writing English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tabasa 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... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:00 pm |
DIY Puzzle Art for Adults Unwind and get creative with this hands-on art activity. Use a blank puzzle kit to design your own image or pattern, then see it transform into a unique jigsaw puzzle to take home.All... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games for Kids Children ages 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces will be provided. No registration required. For... |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 6:00 pm |
Start the New Year With Meditation The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Doug Frankel will guide you in a powerful technique to bring joy, peace, and relaxation into your daily life. |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eddie 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jennifer 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... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sophie 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... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Book Club Join us on the second Tuesday of every month for our Adult Book Club! |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 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 13, 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 |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students 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 |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Yarn Club - Crochet & Knitting Social Hour Bring your latest project to work on, exchange ideas & techniques, and learn new stitches from your fellow crafters. Join us in the first floor... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:30 pm |
Math Homework Help K-12 students are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helper for basic and advanced math problems. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Homework Help With Mr. Isaac Students in grades 1-8 can receive homework assistance from Mr. Isaac on Tuesday afternoons, covering reading, writing, and mathematics up to Algebra 1. Mr. Isaac has 15 years of teaching... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 3:00 pm |
Let's Sew a Toy Learn a new skill and make a new friend in 2026. Make a stuffed animal with a needle and thread. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
Next Adventure! Book Club Check out a new book discussion group for chapter book readers, approximately 2nd-4th grade. Read the book for the next meeting, and we'll have fun talking about it together! Ask at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 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... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social: 2026 Kick-off Party! Teens are invited to celebrate the start of 2026, a new semester, and new opportunities at their library! We will have games, snacks, and crafts. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Student Success, Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm |
DIY Snow Globe for Teens Bring the snow to Los Angeles by making your own snow globe! This program is for teens and tweens 11-18 only. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Builders Club Expand your engineering and design skills at Builders Club! We provide materials like building bricks, wooden planks, and magnetic tiles. Build whatever you imagine! This program is intended for children ages 3... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Social Calling all knitters, crocheters, and crafters! Join us at the library for an informal, creative get-together where you can knit, crochet, embroider, or sew while connecting with others who share a love... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Games Day Join us for an afternoon of fun! Play video games or board games with the teens of your community. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at the Woodland Hills Branch Library! Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. Teen Council is for... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 4:15 pm to 7:30 pm |
Teen Council's Book + Movie Club Presents: Pride & Prejudice Palms Teen Council's Book and Movie Club Presents: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Read the book before the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Film English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 6:00 pm |
Tech Help, Just for You Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology questions and needs. No appointment is necessary.Learn about:... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Aydin 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... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 6:00 pm |
The App Trap: How Phones Hijack Your Attention and How to Fight Back Do you ever feel glued to your phone, even when you don’t want to be? You’re not alone. Join Emmy Laybourne, a... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, Lectures English |
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Tue, Jan 13, 2026 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Discussion (for Adults) Join us every morning for a discussion on graphic novels and comic books. This is a great starting point for both new and... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 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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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:15 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler & Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! This program is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Venice Branch, where we promote social interaction, speech, movement, and literacy skills. Each week, we gather in the sensory space... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for a fun-filled toddler storytime where books, sing-alongs, and a little bit of imagination will inspire young minds. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to Storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Come spark your child's love of reading through songs, fingerplays, and stories. Stay for playtime at the end. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |