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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council Teens ages 11–18, are you looking to meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and have your voice heard? Join Teen Council!It’s a fun, low-pressure way to boost your leadership skills, get creative, and... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Jewelry Making for Teens Under the guidance of artist Jazz Cassell, design jewelry for yourself or as a holiday gift. Participants will learn how to make jewelry while exploring structure, balance, proportion,... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Kids Building Club Join us for an hour of building fun with colorful interlocking bricks. |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Northridge Branch Teen Council Are you between the ages of 11-18? Do you want to make a fun impact, gain leadership experience, and make new friends? Teen Council Meetings will start Tuesday, November 25, and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Volunteer Meeting Are you 14-18 years old and interested in volunteering? If so, come meet and learn more about volunteering at the library. Teens ages 11-13 are encouraged to join our teen council. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm |
Hanukkah Craft Join us in learning about the holiday of Hanukkah with this fun family craft! |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Dog Do you love dogs? Do you love books? Practice your reading skills by reading aloud (or listening to a story) with a therapy dog!All ages are welcome to participate. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 8:00 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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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm |
Teen Council + Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament Join us for the final Teen Council meeting of the year, featuring treats, crafts, and a Super Smash Bros gaming tournament with prizes! Open... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Games, Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park Teen Council Make a difference in your community at your library! Teens ages 12-17 are welcome to join and earn volunteer credit for participating. We'll discuss what we can do to help the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
English Conversation With Bryan Speak English with confidence! Join our Beginner English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228-... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Holiday Card Making Join us and make holiday cards for your friends and family. |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Alize Practice English in a safe, supportive space! Join our small-group conversation class to build your confidence speaking English in real-life situations.Perfect for beginner and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Writing Class With Alex This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for every day use, like writing and responding to emails and... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Would you like to learn? Join us as we all learn to play one of the world's oldest games. All ages and skill levels are welcome. A volunteer will be available to answer questions. Chess sets will... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes | Clases de Ciudadania Gratis La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
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Tue, Dec 16, 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.... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 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.... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Karissa Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Musical Beginnings for Young Composers The youth of the Baldwin Hills area are invited to enroll in this professional music composition course, developed and taught specifically for children by Carl... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 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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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm |
Tech Help, Just for You
Our friendly tech aide is available at the information desk on Tuesdays, offering free, one-on-one assistance with your technology questions and needs. No appointment is necessary.Learn about:... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Suze Share a story and practice your reading with STAR volunteer Suze at the library. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Alan Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 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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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Strange Interlude Concert Harp and cello duo Strange Interlude (Lily Press, harp and Simon Linn-Gerstein, cello) present intimate salon-style concerts with programs that are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:30 pm |
The Third Tuesday Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. Please call or email the branch for this month's title. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Tue, Dec 16, 2025 6:30 pm |
The 3rd Tuesday Book Club Join us for a discussion of The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. All are welcome! |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Margie 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Writing Class With Nancy, Robin, and Harry This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use,... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
LADPH Substance Abuse Center The Center provides education classes and links community members to local support services including: substance use prevention services for alcohol abuse, drug use and substance... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Pat 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 citizenship... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Play Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Children ages 0 to 5 can engage with other children in community and develop literacy skills through the joys of reading, singing and playing. All caregivers are welcomed with children. |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 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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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for storytime! Scarves, shakers, songs and more! Perfect for kids ages 0-5. |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for preschool storytime with Ms. Rita. We will have picture books, rhymes, stretches, songs, felt board stories, and bubbles that blend play with early learning for a fun educational... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |