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Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Guie'dani's Navel Brought to Mexico City to work as a housekeeper, Guie’dani resists the subtle oppression of a wealthy family and begins forging her own identity through a... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Music Video Directing With Ambar Navarro Ambar Navarro is a Texan artist based in Los Angeles. She attended the California Institute of the Arts and earned a B.F.A. in... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Tiny Terrariums Discover the essentials of terrarium creation and build a mini ecosystem in a jar! Decorate it and take it home. Limited to 12 participants. Ages 10+. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Beginning Sewing Machine Basics Class Sign up for our introductory sewing machine class. You'll learn about sewing machines, practice stitches, and incorporate those skills to make a bag to take home... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for an engaging afternoon of conversation and community as we dive into... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Weaving With Recycled Materials Led by Forager Crafts, each guest will create their own loom, then add on woven layers of cotton thread, twine and soft yarns interspersed throughout recycled and reclaimed... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
"Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata Live in Concert "Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata is an internationally renowned classical pianist, and we are so fortunate to hear her perform for us live in concert at... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
DIY Crafting | Makerspace Join us for a shared DIY space. Feel free to bring your own crafting project, or just come for inspiration and community. We provide button maker, sewing machine, and basic craft and zine... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1:00 pm |
The College Application Journey This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the college application process from a parental perspective, including timelines, key milestones, and application components.... |
Online Central Library |
Teens, Adults |
Student Success English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 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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Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kristie 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... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Workshop on Repujado With Miriam Quezada Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: The Legend of Willie Sutton Noted storyteller Arnold Weiss will present the fascinating and rollicking story of Willie Sutton, a notorious bank robber and prison escapee who earned his... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 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, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
FOCAL Award Ceremony Join FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) for their presentation of the 2025 FOCAL Award to Cactus Queen by Lori Alexander and illustrated by Jenn Ely. The author and illustrator will talk... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
Café y Conversación para Adultos Acompáñenos a la biblioteca para tomar café y platicar sobre el libro La Teoría Let Them: La clave está en soltar escrito por Mel Robbins. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Seniors |
Book Clubs Español |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Sensory-Inclusive Pride Turkeys We will create craft turkeys using various colors and textures. Choose your own materials or showcase your pride colors. All are welcome, including individuals on the autism... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 2:00 pm |
Stem Scholars: Fun With Magnets! Join us for a Stem Scholars workshop for ages 7-11 led by Granada Hills Charter students!Learn about magnetism and magnetic fields.Materials that will be used:Ring... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Art Era - Sculpture Within the Art Era program, we will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Audiences will have a chance to explore different media, ranging from painting,... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
The Kadima String Quartet Emerges Join the Kadima String Quartet for another free concert, which will be great for all ages! This concert will feature music by Schubert, Rodriguez, and more. |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Savvy Holiday Cooking Join Venice-based cookbook author Jessica Williams to learn tips and tricks for preparing classic holiday dishes and discover how her immigrant family's journey led her to write this book.... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Korean Riceball Workshop Discover how to make Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap, which translates to "fist rice". These fun and flavorful rice balls are typically mixed with savory seasonings and fillings, then... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Stop by for some family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Nov 15: Moana (PG)Saturday, Nov 22: Wallace & Gromit (PG)Saturday, Dec 13: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm |
The Bug Gals Learn and enjoy in an interactive meet and greet with bugs. Hold and pet live bugs and learn about how they are helpful to humans. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Landscapes and Still Life - Paint By Numbers Join us for our November art lab and receive a large-format canvas. You will be selecting from a variety of landscape or still life paintings to paint... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Nov 16, 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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Sun, Nov 16, 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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Sun, Nov 16, 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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Sun, Nov 16, 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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Sun, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 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 |
Tours English |
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Sun, Nov 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Nov 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Ancient Homelands - Indigenous Music of North, Central and South America Join master performer and teaching artist Martin Espino for this... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Nov 16, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Art Era - Coil Pottery Within the Art Era program, we will dive into the fundamentals of art and creativity. Audiences will have a chance to explore different media, ranging from... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Nov 16, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Nan 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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Sun, Nov 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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 |
Tours English |
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Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Free Monthly Craft for Families We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the materials for a... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Nov 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring For Adults 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 are... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Nov 17, 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 |