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Thu, Dec 18, 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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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Join us to kick up your heels and learn line dances in various styles, including western, Latin, pop, disco, and more! No experience is needed.Tuesdays - Intermediate LevelThursdays - Beginner... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English 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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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-profit that connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
"Saved by a Story" Seniors Writing Group Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within! |
Westwood Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Red Cross Blood Drive Consider making a blood donation this holiday season. All donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card via email (a photo ID is required) in appreciation of their support. To schedule a life-saving... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class (Beginners) With JuAn In this class, beginner level adult learners practice every day English with the help of board games. Apply what you learn... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for the community-led book discussion of Pigeon Pie by Nancy Mitford. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. Copies available at reference and as e-books. Light refreshments provided by Friends of the Palms Rancho Park... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring 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,... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Intro to the Signal App New to the Signal messaging app? Explore its features with us. Discover how to navigate a group chat. Learn how to share photos, videos, and links. Connect with family, friends, and interest... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The CORE Center Visits Wilshire Drop in and visit the CORE (Connecting to Opportunities for Recovery and Engagement) outreach table.A substance abuse counselor from the Department of Public Health is available... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Decorate Your Own Holiday Gift Bag Decorate your own Holiday Gift Bag using stickers which your will color and place on a gift bag! Use markers, crayons, glitter pens and colored pencils to bring your... |
John Muir Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 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 storytimes at our branch.STAR... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl and Annette. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 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:Assistance with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:30 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:Guidance from a trained... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Coloring Unwind and get creative at our Family Coloring Program.All supplies are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Whether you're flying solo or coming with family, everyone is welcome to join the fun... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate) With JuAn In this class, intermediate-level adult learners practice everyday English with the help of board games. Apply... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Rona Children are welcome to join Rona 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-... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Classic Cinema Club Join us on the third Thursday of the month for a screening of a classic film and some light refreshments.November Film: Algiers (1938), starring Charles Boyer, Sigrid Gurie, and Hedy... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Erin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Erin. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Wicked Join us for the film screening of Wicked. Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Student Zone 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, and free basic school supplies and free printing.There is no... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Eagle Rock Book Club The Eagle Rock Book Club explores both acclaimed newer books and rediscovered classics of the past. The selection for December is Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Sheila Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Sheila. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Winter Crafternoon: Holiday Cards Come make some fun winter holiday cards for your family and friends. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Holiday Crafts Enjoy a variety of paper crafts for the holiday season! Open to kids/teens & their parents/caregivers. |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Winter Paper Craft Brrrr! Winter is here. Come warm up with a fun paper craft. Recommended for ages 4 an up. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm |
Winter Holiday-Themed Crafts for Kids Families are invited to enjoy a variety of Winter Holiday-themed crafts in the children's area of our library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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 |