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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for an engaging afternoon of conversation and community as we explore They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. This powerful and moving graphic memoir recounts Takei’s... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Julian Kim Live in Concert As a first and second place winner of many international piano competitions, Julian has performed with orchestras across Europe, North America, and around the world... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jess 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,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Palms Page Turners: A Middle School Book Club Check out a new book club for middle schoolers, 6th - 8th grade. Bring a favorite book to the first meeting, and let's talk and see what everyone likes... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Used Book Sale The Friends of Jefferson Library will be selling a variety of used books. All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Branch. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led 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, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guitar Concert With Taro Wayama The Duo of Tom Foster and Taro Wayama presents an enchanting mix of guitar music, which spans the centuries and combines traditional classical... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Mr. Hamid Children are invited to read one-on-one or in small groups with our STAR volunteer, Mr. Hamid. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book after reading with Mr. Hamid three times. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Teen Council Van Nuys Library Teen Council meets in person monthly! Join Van Nuys Teen Council to gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement: ... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching The Grinch on our big screen and have tasty hot cocoa to enjoy with the movie. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
CommUnity: Scrapbooks & Storytelling Scrapbooking dates back centuries as a form of keeping family records–literally defined as a book of scraps. With some added curation and creativity, we can craft... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Swiftmas: A Taylor Swift Holiday Party 'Tis the season to celebrate Swiftmas! Join us at the Venice Library for the holiday party of your wildest dreams, presented by the Playa Vista and Venice Libraries... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Generation Gap Quartet Kick off the holiday season with this fun, festive concert by a classic barbershop quartet. The Generation Gap Quartet serenades us with a lively songfest of... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Stop by for some family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Nov 15: Moana (PG)Saturday, Nov 22: Wallace & Gromit (PG)Saturday, Dec 13: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 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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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk! The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 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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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Nature Journaling Workshop Nature journaling is the art and science of recording your observations of the natural world. In this workshop, participants will learn to use writing, drawing, and their five senses to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 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 |
Tours English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Alternative Libraries With Libros Schmibros, Radical Hood Library, Coyotl + Macehualli and Heavy Manners Library In a post-pandemic Los Angeles, a... |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Nan 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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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 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 |
Tours English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 2025 3:00 pm |
Meditative Art Swing by for a relaxing, art-filled afternoon. Choose from several meditative color-based projects. Set your cares aside and join us. This class is geared toward adults, but all are welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 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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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:00 am |
Free Monthly Craft for Families We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the materials for a... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring For Adults 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... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Coffee, Conversation & Community: A Get-Together for Everyone 55+ Hey there. Looking for a fun and friendly way to spend the morning? Come join us for coffee, snacks, and great... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us and enjoy stories, songs, and more for children ages 18 months to 3 years. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 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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Mon, Dec 15, 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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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime every Monday morning. We will share stories, songs, and fun fingerplays! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Build early literacy skills and have fun! Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Shelly 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Angela Stories, action rhymes, and songs for children ages 2-5, presented by our volunteer STAR Reader Angela.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Naam Yoga Shakti Naam Yoga combines seated, standing, and moving breathwork, self-generated sound vibration, mudra therapy, movement, mindfulness, meditation, and rest. This fun and unique class will elevate your physical,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Join us for Bilingual Storytime at the Library! Enjoy books, songs, and playtime. We're focused on creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone... |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs and movement. |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am |
Rhythm and Rhyme: A Storytime or Playtime Read, write, play, sing, and dance in this interactive program that will have you moving and grooving to the storytime beat! Afterward, we will break out the... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Toddler Storytime Visit us for songs, rhymes, stories, and playtime! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 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. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 15, 2025 11:00 am |
Virtual Storytime Join us on Zoom for an interactive storytime supporting early literacy with stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 and under. The 25-minute long program will be followed by an optional show and tell... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |