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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. 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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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Stitch and Yarn Club The Stitch & Yarn Club is a welcoming and creative space for teens and adults interested in and passionate about needle arts. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, or quilt... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the West Valley Library - Bag of Books Sale Support your library through the Friends of the West Valley Library "Bag of Books" Sale!Today only, purchase a bag for $5.00 from one of our... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am |
Understanding Scholarships and Financial Aid Designed to empower students and their families with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex financial landscape of higher education... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the North Hollywood Library are holding their Fall book sale. Members of the Friends of the North Hollywood Library may attend a members-only preview sale on... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Music Bingo for Adults: Music of the 40s - 70s and Spooky Tunes All adults are invited to play Bingo with music! Join us as we visit the sounds of the 40s - 70s as well as some spooky... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Teen Council Join the Memorial Branch Teen Council to get involved at the library and make a difference in the community! Meet other teens, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours.Teen Council for teens... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Mascaras Create your own customized mask using pre-made stencils of wrestlers/Luchadors. Learn a bit about the mask purpose and significance of masks, Lucha libre and wrestling culture. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
ALOUD in Community: Poetry With Yesika Salgado – A Workshop Join the ALOUD community at our library branch for a bilingual poetry workshop led by beloved Los Angeles-born Salvadoran poet and bestselling... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Poetry English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program Children aged 4 to 12 years are invited to join the Cover to Cover book club. Sign up, read, and log five books, or complete 300 minutes of... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Challenge In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Club is here! Children aged 4 to 12 years old are invited to participate. All you have to do is sign up, read 5 books or... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Club Join the Cover-to-Cover Reading Club. Children aged 4 to 12 years old are invited to participate. Simply sign up, read and log five books, or complete 300 minutes of... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Program Log your reading and get a free In-N-Out burger!This program is for children ages 4 to 12 years oldRead (5) five books or 300 minutes to earn an award card (which is good for a... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out's Cover to Cover Reading Challenge Join the In-N-Out Cover to Cover Challenge! Children aged 4 to 12 can earn a free In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger by reading five books or a total of... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm |
In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Challenge Log your reading and get a free In-N-Out burger!This program is for children ages 4 to 12 years oldRead five books or 300 minutes to earn an award card (which... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Ancient Homelands - Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on great literature. This month, we're exploring The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Don't miss the opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Animal Safari With Geebo Uncle Geebo will take your kids on the safari of a lifetime with animals seldom seen outside of a zoo or their natural habitat. It is a hands-on, interactive reptile show/petting zoo. Don't... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Well Played, A Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for our monthly gathering for modern board and card game fun, adults and teens welcome. A selection of titles will be available to play, including Hex... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Basics of the College Admissions Process and Essay Writing Join us for the workshop where students and parents learn the basics of the admissions process, attain an understanding of the... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 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, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Painting Class With Viridian Art Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for a Teen/Kids/Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques,... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 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, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Mini Mushroom Terrariums for Teens Come create a whimsical mini mushroom terrarium, perfect for the autumn season!This workshop is for ages 12 and up. Priority will be given to teens, but adults are welcome to any... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory Inclusive Fleece Craft (Ages 11+) Join us for a fleece-crafting program. Fleece is a soft, durable fabric that feels the same from any direction. This program is a no-experience needed, zero-... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Bringing Comfort Through Stories Join Families In Schools volunteer storytellers who will read stories that provide comfort and joy. For grades TK - 3. After the storyime, the children will receive a bookbag... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Take Me To Your River: Oral History in Motion Please join us for an oral history workshop and a subsequent short film screening! In collaboration with local non-profit Clockshop and the Library's new... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Mr. Hamid Children are invited to read one-on-one or in small groups with our STAR volunteer, Mr. Hamid. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book after reading with Mr. Hamid three times. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Please join us at the Westwood library for an introductory python basics class led by our Teen Council Volunteers! Learn python to draw shapes and images on your computer! No coding experience... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Bug Show With the Bug Gals Los Angeles is one of the most biologically diverse places for animals, bugs, and plants in the world, and this year we will celebrate with...a bug show! Enjoy a bug meet and greet, and learn... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Lucha Libre Masks (Mascaras) Workshop Learn about wrestling culture with artist Oscar Moreno, and create your own mask using stencils and paint. For ages 11-18. Supplies limited to 15 participants.This... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:30 pm |
LA Made: Making a Horror Short Film With The Latinxorcist Learn how to put your horror idea to paper, crowdfund, and make your film with horror filmmaker and Latinxorcist founder Josè Chavez.... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Día de Muertos Nichos Comienza a preparar su altar/ofrenda para el Día de Muertos/Todos los Santos haciendo nichos de papel. Limitado a 20 participantes. Para mayores de 10 años.Start preparing your altar/ofrenda for... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Creature Shop - Making a Mogwai Join us in making polymer clay Mogwais, from the movie... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |