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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm |
Movie Screening: Superman (2025) Join us for a screening of Superman (2025). |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Friends of Washington Irving Bookstore Support your library and the Friends of the Washington Irving Library!Discover your next great read at the bookstore, open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Journaling Journeys Join the Library's social worker, Rachelle Clayton Smith, for a bi-weekly journaling support group. You will learn how to reflect through writing, explore your creativity, and build stress relief... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
It's Sew Cool | Es divertido Coser Come learn how to sew or use our sewing machines to finish a project. You can bring your embroidery, crochet, or knitting project as well. Please bring your own... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area!Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone With Homework Helper Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide a quiet place to study, reserved computers and laptops, free basic school supplies... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Join us for a weekly program to practice reading and increasing your reading skills and self confidence by reading aloud to Grant, a wonderful therapy dog. All ages are welcome. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 6:30 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:30 pm |
Math Homework Help Students in grades K-12 are welcome to meet with our Math Homework Helpers for help with basic and advanced math problems. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Family Literacy: Playing With Sounds Families are invited to play with sounds together during this program. Children will learn about the sounds of words while enjoying storytime and activities. Adults will... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog Read aloud your favorite storybooks to some of our best dog friends from Reading to the Rescue. Kids are invited to practice reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a gentle... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society Sewing a Bowl Cozy Sew a bowl cozy to keep your food warm and your hands safe! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring Need help improving your reading and writing skills? Come by the library and find that help. Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15 to 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm |
Sensory Storytime Join us for sensory, small group storytimes. This is an alternative to the popular morning storytimes. This smaller, more intimate program is perfect for children who may get overwhelmed by large crowds... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm |
Puppetivity Palooza Use recycled materials to create your very own puppet! For Ages 5-11.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 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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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm |
Reading Comprehension (Intermediate) With Merlynne G. Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm |
Thankful Tunes: A Thanksgiving Concert for Kids Celebrate the season with an interactive Thanksgiving music concert featuring beloved performer Nathalia Palis. Families and kids will sing, dance, and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the symbolic significance of these... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
DJ 101 With DJ Hapa Get hands-on instruction from DJ and educator, DJ Hapa, "The DJ Coach," where participants will learn on a variety of DJ equipment and leave the workshop understanding the fundamental concepts of DJing... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Blocks Building Bonanza Use your imagination to construct a tiny scene! |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chidren's Storytime Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of stories, songs, and movement activities! Stay afterward to work on a craft activity and play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old, but... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Sesame Street's Raising Kids in a Digital World Workshop A playful, hands-on workshop designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers! Learn about strategies to connect on and off... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Zen & Well-Being Class Discover how Zen practice supports a healthy and balanced life. Please wear comfortable clothing. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Stitch Society: Bowl Cozy Sew a bowl cozy to keep your hands cool and your food warm. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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 |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Emma 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... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chair Yoga Join us for chair yoga, it's a great opportunity to de-stress, stretch, and relax. No special equipment or clothing is required. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Embroidery Club | Taller de Bordado We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple floral designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Crysta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Crysta. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 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... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle Our STAR 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 STAR reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: Old Man's War by John Scalzi Join our Science Fiction Book Club where author John Scalzi's Old Man's War will be discussed. Copies of this novel are available at the library.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm |
Kid's Book Club Join us for Kid's Book Club! We are reading I Survived the Attacks on September 11th, 2001 by Tarshis. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Danira 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 with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:15 pm |
Read With a STAR: Ruth Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jamie Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 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.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 2025 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Join us every Wednesday for Stand Up Comedy Open Mic! Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m., Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. This program is... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah 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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Wed, Nov 19, 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 |