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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Building Blocks Club Bring your engineering ideas to life with soft blocks, Legos, and more. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen'Scape Playlist Come listen to music together! We’ll each pick songs to listen to and discuss them together in a judgment-free zone. Bring ideas for what songs you want to share, and we’ll add them to our... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Tuesdays Join us for a teen program every Tuesday. Meet other tweens and teens, do a craft or other activity, and learn more about the library. For grades 6-12. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
New Year Vision Board Making for Teens Create a vision board with library crafting supplies, including scrap paper and magazines, markers, and colored pencils!Please feel free to bring any photos, magazine... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids' Book Club Join us for a Kids' Book Club.This book club is designed for students in grades 2 - 4. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 5:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Alize Practice English in a safe, supportive space! Join our small-group conversation class to build your confidence speaking English in real-life situations.Perfect for beginner and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 30, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
The Craft Circle Join us for a monthly arts and crafts program designed specifically for adults. Each month, we'll explore a new and exciting creative project. Bring your imagination, and we'll provide all the necessary... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 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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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Play Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 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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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement, designed for little ones and their guardians. The space will be available from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and mingling before and after the event.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler New Year's Eve Party Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Library! Join us for books, music, dancing, and refreshments. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers.... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:00 am to 1:40 pm |
Moovin' & Groovin' Join us every week for a fun and energizing aerobics class specifically designed with seniors in mind. This class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health in a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Noon Year’s Eve Party Can't stay up until midnight? Celebrate the New Year at noon! Join us for a Noon Year’s Eve Party with dancing, crafts, party favors, and a countdown to 12 noon. Intended for children up to age 11. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 11:30 am |
Noon New Years Party Explore traditions around the world, make festive crafts, practice some cool dance moves, and join in a traditional New Year's Eve countdown to 12...noon! No need to stay up past your bedtime. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 1:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Phoebe Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Join us for computer classes where patrons can learn a variety of essential skills. Participants will discover how to use and borrow the Library's e-media, and set up an email account. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
New Years Eve Word Search Puzzle Celebrate the New Year by picking up a Word Search Puzzle! |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 5:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Amy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Amy. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults 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... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 31, 2025 6:00 pm |
Adult Reading & Writing: For Life and Work With Tania Improve your reading and writing while working on practical life skills. This class will support your path, whether you want to practice reading confidently... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 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, Jan 02, 2026 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, Jan 02, 2026 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.... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 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, Jan 02, 2026 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, Jan 02, 2026 12:00 pm |
Cal Fresh Enrollment Do you qualify for CalFresh? Join us for a special in-person enrollment event! A CalFresh representative will be on-site to help you apply and answer any questions. Please bring any supporting... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Chinese |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 2:00 pm |
Fast Friday Films Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars, big action! Movie screening is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jan 02, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 10:00 am |
Western Edge Writers Writers and aspiring writers, join us for a group that supports writing endeavors of all genres: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and memoir.Please email eaglrk@lapl.... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun and lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
BARK Dogs Children are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Cedars-Sinai Blood Drive The Cedars-Sinai Blood Services Team will be on hand to encourage donors to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. Every donation has the potential to save a life. Donors will also... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Join us in the community room for snacks and the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. (Rated PG-13) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Collaging for Writers: Storytelling Through Mixed-Media Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Writing English |