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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Kids Autumn Crafternoon Celebrate autumn by making a pinecone turkey, apple pinch pot, or leaf scratch art ornament. These crafts are intended for ages 3-12. There’s something for just about everyone! |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Navajo Sand Painting Learn how to create a simplified version of a Navajo sand painting as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Thanksgiving Craft for Children Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity as we decorate paper turkeys! This craft session is perfect for children of all ages, and you'll have the chance to express your... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Build & Beyond Stop in for an hour of crafting and construction! Build with bricks and other types of blocks, and create art with a variety of craft supplies. Children of all ages are welcome. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Phyllis and Charity. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen RPG: Apocalypse Edition Join us for a creative, collaborative storytelling experience! You make your character and guide their choices, but the dice decide the outcome. This is a very casual game lightly... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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 |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation With Isabel 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 practical... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:20 pm |
Blocks, Blocks, and More Blocks | Bloques, Bloques y más Bloques Build and play with building blocks, wood blocks & Magnet Tiles.Construye y juega con fichas magnéticas y... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 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.... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 pm |
English Conversation With Charlotte Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susannah 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Myriam Gurba's Book Launch of Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings "From the award-winning author of Creep comes a powerful book by a writer at the peak of her powers—at once... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Adults |
Authors English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring with Priya 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... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sunland-Tujunga Beautification Committee Meetings This is a monthly meeting. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection.August 28: Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverSeptember 25: Here One Moment by Liane MoriartyOctober 23: The God of the Woods by Liz... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Poetry Workshop With Martin Jago The Poetry Workshop invites new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback, facilitated by British-American poet Martin Jago. This one and a half hour workshop... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Harold Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
For Us, By Us: Shades of LA Photo Project It was a watershed moment for cultural preservation! In 1991, the Los Angeles Public Library launched the visionary Shades of L.A. project, a determined effort to finally bridge the... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cookies & Comics Graphic Novel Book Club Do you love graphic novels? Then this is the club for you!. This month, we'll discuss... |
Online Westwood Branch Library |
Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 8:00 am |
StoryWalk®: Waa’aka: The Bird Who Fell in Love With the Sun Check out our new StoryWalk® in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible nature walk and follow the pages of a... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 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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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 9:30 am to 12:30 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. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Persian |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 9:45 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility and balance through a blend of mat pilates and diverse movement styles. All skill levels are welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. Funded by Friends of... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Yoga & Meditation With Master John Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind, inspiration, and joy. You can use a... |
Online Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
English Conversation With Ronnie Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
All About the News With Judy Learn English by discussing today’s headlines. The class includes reading, writing, and speaking. Build reading comprehension and learn to express yourself verbally. For more information,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
American Red Cross Blood Drive We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive to encourage donors to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. To make your life-changing appointment, log on to... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Class Join us for Gentle Vinyasa with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Heather Flynn. Together, we will link breath to gentle movement and poses in an accessible and mindful way. Modifications... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Community Yoga Join us for a community yoga class every Friday at 10 a.m. All levels are welcome. Mats will be provided. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 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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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Under the Pepper Tree at the Audubon Center Meet us offsite at the Audubon Center at Debs Park (4700 Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031) for a special storytime and nature activity. No... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see it today. Attend the class... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:00 am |
English Conversation With Lisa Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kate 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:00 am |
Adult Learning With Liv Our free classes help adults of all levels read, write, and speak more easily. You will also learn important life skills to help you at work and at home. Build your skills and your confidence... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Nick 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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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Word Play With Sara Come practice English with fun conversation, games, and word puzzles. This class will help adults with speaking, reading, and writing. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74019 or... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Beginner Intermediate Chinese Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Beginner Intermediate Chinese program series... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Lauren Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 12:00 pm |
Young Adult Fanfiction Contest Writers between the ages of 10 and 22 are invited to participate in our Young Adult Fanfiction Competition. Join us in celebrating creativity, passion, and love for all things... |
Online Robertson Branch Library |
Teens |
Writing English |
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Fri, Nov 21, 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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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |