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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 |
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 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Spooky Hike at Griffith Park Join Ecologist Courtney for an evening hike, followed by spooky stories with Ranger Tom. Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.All ages welcome. Bring your water, hiking shoes... |
Offsite | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 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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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made: An Afternoon With Tongva Artists Join us for an afternoon of Tongva Art and Culture. Contemporary artists Adrienne Kinsella, Isaac Michael Ybarra, and Monica Zavala will discuss their artistic practices and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Spine Tingling Sunday Matinee: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Get in the Halloween spirit and join us for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13). Costumes welcome, refreshments... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
DIY Macramé Bookmark Artist Andrea Slavin will explain the techniques behind macramé and its many creative uses. Participants will have the opportunity to practice different knots and make a keepsake macramé bookmark. |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
New Wave Zine Workshop Join filmmaker and author Elizabeth Ai (New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora) and Betty Hang, co-producer of the award-winning documentary New Wave, for a hands-on zine... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Oct 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Game Day: Expanded Join us for an afternoon of gaming at the libary. Let's pick from our selection and play! |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double-spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 11:00 am to 2:00 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes on a first-come... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 11:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Monday Meditation With Don Cadora Join us on Zoom as meditation guide Don Cadora helps you achieve calm, balance, and inspiration. |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Brad Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 1:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class 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 information on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview, and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess Club Bring your enthusiasm for the game, and let's have some fun at the library! All skill levels are welcome. Chess and Checkers sets are provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Deborah 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 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... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Words of Resilience Words of Resilience is a group offers a welcoming space for community members to come together and share their stories. Through creative expression, participants explore their lived experiences,... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: The Howling (1981) In Los Angeles, television journalist Karen White (Dee Wallace) is traumatized in the course of aiding the police in their arrest of a serial murderer. Her doctor recommends that she attend an... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Monthly MakerSpace Join our monthly makerspace in the community room! Learn 3-D printing, sewing, button making, zine making, custom sticker design and more! This program is geared towards teens but open to all. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Art Class With Karén This art program offers a creative exploration of various traditional media, including pencils, watercolor, colored pencils, and acrylic paints. Students will engage in a range of artistic practices... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 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! No class on... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm |
Urban Voices: Neighborhood Sing Immerse yourself in a music workshop with participatory singing and wellness activities to improve mental health, amplify self-expression, and build community. Neighborhood Sing... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Shawn Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for our Cricut Craft Basics program! This hands-on program will introduce you to the Cricut cutting machine, and we will create a craft. No prior experience is required. All materials will... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Hocus Pocus Join us for a screening of the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus! |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Understanding Medicare Join experienced educator Ann Marie Nagel as she explains and answers questions about Medicare, health insurance and end of life care options. This educational event is for those interesting... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Literacy Game Night With Siena Get ready for fun nights of reading, learning, and laughter! These game nights are designed to help you practice your English reading skills in a fun environment. We'll have games for... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:10 pm |
Young Adult Fanfiction Contest Writers between the ages of 10 and 22 are invited to participate in our Young Adult Fanfiction Competition—a celebration of creativity, passion, and love for all things fandom... |
Online Playa Vista Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Chinese |