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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Investing Basics In this workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss basic investing concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and distinguishing between saving... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eric 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 citizenship... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00 pm |
Decorate Your Own Sugar Skull Have fun decorating a Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull to take home. As supplies last. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Celebrate The Bride of Frankenstein's 90th Anniversary! The Monster Demands a Mate!Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Bride of Frankenstein with a screening of the film!... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Book Sale Join us for a fantastic book sale filled with literary treasures for the whole family! Browse a wide selection of captivating fiction, informative non-fiction, delightful children’s books, and more. There's something... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Halloween Adult Craft: Evil Eye Door Hangers Be prepared to ward off nefarious spirits this holiday season with our evil eye craft. Participants will cut, stuff, and sew a felt evil eye door... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
GLAWS Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Join the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS) for monthly meetings and events that cover all things writing, editing, and publishing. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Violinist Paul Stein and Pianist Margaret Chen Live in Concert Paul Stein was a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 36 years, and pianist Margaret Chen is his... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jess 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,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 pm |
World Cinema Series: Bobby Raj, the son of strict, wealthy parents, falls in love with Bobby, the daughter of a poor fisherman. Their youthful romance unfolds against familial opposition, making it one of Bollywood... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Real Talk: Periods No one likes to talk about menstruation, but the more you know, the more you are prepared to take care of yourself and your body. Join the Library and Planned Parenthood Los Angeles for a workshop... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
CommUnity: Día de los Muertos Join us and celebrate Día de los Muertos with an afternoon of activities that honor many of the vibrant traditions surrounding this reflective time of year. In the Community Room, we will have... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Día de Muertos: Repujado Workshop (Tin Embossing) With Miriam Quezada Celebrate Día de Muertos at the Octavia Lab. Discover the ancient Mexican folk art of tin embossing or "... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sugar Skulls Decorate your own sugar skull. All materials provided. Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crochet and Knitting Circle Knit and crochet with others—either work on your projects or learn the beginning fundamentals of knitting and crochet. Supplies will be provided if you do not have your own. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Sugar Skulls Workshop Visit our library branch and decorate a sugar skull. This is a fun, family event, and all ages are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Health Insurance and Medi-Cal Resource Table USC’s Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) will be on hand to educate individuals about health insurance and offer information on how to access... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm |
Zine Making Workshop With Darrell Fusaro Join us as we create our own original Zines!Zines are self-published works of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via photocopier. Zine... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Get Ready for College - Deciding Where to Go This workshop is designed to guide high school students and parents through the complex decision-making process of selecting a college. By exploring factors... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
College Readiness, Student Success English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching Coco (2017) on our big screen and have tasty popcorn to enjoy with the movie. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Engineering Playground and STEM Fair Please join us as we join with students from the Engineering Outreach Club from CAMS High School for an afternoon of hands-on, fun STEM-related activities! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Kids' Halloween Party Join us for a costume party with games, prizes, candy, and more! All ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Modern Tabletop Games Join Tyler Golden, a passionate gamer, for an exciting tabletop game day filled with a fantastic selection of modern games. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the fun, Tyler will happily... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Miriam's Garden Please join us for "Miriam's Garden." This month, we feature the work of Laura Sermeño, Pam Concepcion, and Special Guests. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Reading Music and Keyboard Lesson for Beginners Are you interested in learning how to sight-read? At Central Library's Art Department, you can use your library card to borrow a Music Kit and learn... |
Central Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Bug Gals Join us for an interactive bug meet and greet, and learn facts about different insects and arachnids during the presentation of live bugs. This workshop is recommended for families with children and teens ages 4-17.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Cool down with these family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Oct. 4: Shrek (PG)Saturday, Oct.11: Frankenweenie (PG)Saturday, Oct. 25: Coco (PG) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Youth Coders League: Learn Python Children ages 7-11 will learn how to illustrate using Python, guided by teen volunteers. No prior coding experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm |
Scott Coon SciFi Presents: How To Write a Lot of Words and Fast Join us for an engaging author panel "How To Write a Lot of Words and Fast" hosted by local author Scott Coon. Celebrate... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnie Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show Master storyteller, Arnold Weiss, will share amazing, true stories told by renowned WWII correspondent, and Pulitzer Prize winner, Ernie Pyle. The dramatic... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Oct 25, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Playa Vista Teen Council Middle and high school teens are invited to join the Playa Vista Teen Council volunteer group. We will meet regularly throughout the school year to work on various projects and participate... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |