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Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Sci-Fi Book Club: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Join our Science Fiction Book Club where The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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 17, 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, Dec 17, 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 |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:00 pm |
Holiday Lights Evening Walk For Adults Join us for an evening walk around the neighborhood, surrounded by holiday lights! All levels and abilities welcome! Please meet us at the flagpole in front of the... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm |
Book Club for Adults Join us for a lively literary discussion at our book club for adults! New members are always welcome. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card.October 22: The Long Way to... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Fundamentals Of Math With Bruno Do you need to improve your math literacy? Come to Bruno's class and learn about addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integers, fractions, decimals, proportions,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:30 pm |
Mystery & Thriller Book Club Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for our Mystery & Thriller book club!Upcoming meetings:August (8/27) Spy Coast by Tess GerritsenSeptember (9/24) The Talented Mr... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Tara Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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, Dec 18, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, 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 1:30 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 5:00 pm |
Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology 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 2:20 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 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 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Join us for computer classes where patrons will have the opportunity to learn a variety of essential skills. Participants will discover how to use and borrow the Library's e-media, set up an email account... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology 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 |