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Thu, Nov 20, 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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Thu, Nov 20, 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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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 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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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
STAR Storytime With Myrtle 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Walk and Talk Do you like sports? Does literature speak to you? Would you like to go for a walk? Welcome to the Book Walk & Talk event! Join us for a fun-filled, hour-long, Book Walk and Talk. Meet us at the... |
Central Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader Ms. Lisa Children are invited to experience the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Ms. Lisa. After attending three STAR sessions at our branch, they will receive a free book to keep. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
ICON CDC: Free Business Help: Getting Started Are you planning to launch your own business or currently managing one? Are you interested in becoming a sidewalk vendor? Do you need help with... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Super-Duper Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and fun! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm |
Parent & Caregiver Workshop This program offers an enriching experience for parents, caregivers, and grandparents of children aged 5 to 12. Join us for a special session with Linda Glaser, a dedicated program... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Maeve Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class, perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 2:00 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... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 2:00 pm |
Storytelling: Autumn Edition Calling all adults! Celebrate Fall traditions with storyteller Martha Stevens—feel free to bring a short story to share about Autumn/Fall, including stories of Thanksgiving,... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop-In Computer/Device Help Bring your own device (smartphone, laptop, tablet) to our Drop-In Computer/Device Help session, where staff can assist with basic issues such as how to download an e-book or send an... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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 November is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. This debut novel explores the... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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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Thu, Nov 20, 2025 3:30 pm |
Living Treasures from Around the World With the Reptile Family Come meet reptiles, amphibians and arthropods from around the world. You will even have the opportunity to hold some of the... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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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 |