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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class Let's get ready for Thanksgiving! Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us on a unique culinary adventure with special guests from CrEATive Plate! CrEATive Plate... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Game Club Join us to play games like Jenga, Candy Land, and more! This program is intended for children ages 3 and older. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Join us for a fun hour of crafting.All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons for High School Adventure awaits! High school students ages 14-18 years old are welcome to join our new Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Both new and experienced players are welcome to... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Preschool Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.This program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Blocks Building Challenge Try the day's challenge or make your own creation.Ages 5-11. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Game Day Build, create, and have fun with building bricks and board games. Meet new friends and enjoy endless entertainment! |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K- 12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Join John Muir's Teen Council to develop valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement. This is also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and build friendships... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success, Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Divya 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Social- Fall Edition Teens are invited to a safe and inclusive social space, including games, crafts, and snacks! |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Teen Councils English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Seated Yoga and Stretch Join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
INCA, the Peruvian Ensemble INCA brings the magic of the traditional and ancient music and dances from Peru and the Andean region featuring indigenous Inca, Spanish and African influences. Playing rare and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Westwood Branch Teen Council Looking for volunteer hours? Want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council! Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Labs Learn how to make delicious jewelry out of candy! An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sculpting With Art Era 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, drawing, sculpting, jewelry... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm |
Korean Rice Balls for Teens & Adults Learn how to make Korean rice balls. These fun and flavorful rice balls are often mixed with savory seasonings and fillings, then shaped by hand into bite-sized portions. A... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Flight Path: Bird Migration Join us to learn how you can help migrating birds stay safe on their migration journey! We will be discussing various types of birds you might find in Los Angeles, watch a short video... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
STEM English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pumpkin Pies in a Jar Make a no-bake pumpkin pie in a jar as we get ready for Thanksgiving! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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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 |