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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Tuesdays Join us for a teen program every Tuesday. Meet other tweens and teens, do a craft or other activity, and learn more about the library. For grades 6-12. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 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 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: The Nightmare Before Christmas Join us to watch the holiday movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas!Free snacks will be provided. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Join us as children practice their reading by sharing their favorite stories aloud to gentle rescue pups from Reading to the Rescue—building confidence, compassion, and a love of reading, all while... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Storytime With Santa Join us for a fun Storytime with Santa Claus! Children can bring a letter to Santa to put in his bag and pose for a picture. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Beginner's Yoga Please join us on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of every month for Beginner's Yoga with Analyn R. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Venice Branch, where we promote social interaction, speech, movement, and literacy skills. Each week, we gather in the sensory space... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement, designed for little ones and their guardians. The space will be available from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and mingling before and after the event.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 11:00 am to 1:40 pm |
Moovin' & Groovin' Join us every week for a fun and energizing aerobics class specifically designed with seniors in mind. This class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health in a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Fairfax Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Phoebe Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 2:30 pm |
BARK: Read With Vida the Therapy Dog Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Classes Join us for computer classes where patrons can learn a variety of essential skills. Participants will discover how to use and borrow the Library's e-media, and set up an email account. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Club Join us for some LEGO® fun! We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Kids can choose to attempt the Build Challenge, or they can free-build. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 4:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 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 24, 2025 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults 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 legal... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring for Adults 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 legal... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
All About the News With Judy Learn English by discussing today’s headlines. The class includes reading, writing, and speaking. Build reading comprehension and learn to express yourself verbally. For more information,... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga Class Join us for Gentle Vinyasa with Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Heather Flynn. Together, we will link breath to gentle movement and poses in an accessible and mindful way. Modifications... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 11:00 am |
English Conversation With Lisa Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome.For more information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 11:00 am |
Reiki Come and learn about Reiki and experience the flow of the Reiki energy system. Reiki, a relaxation technique, immediately follows Mindfulness Meditation at 11 a.m. in the Community Room. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 11:00 am |
Adult Learning With Liv Our free classes help adults of all levels read, write, and speak more easily. You will also learn important life skills to help you at work and at home. Build your skills and your confidence... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Beginner Intermediate Chinese Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and the tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Beginner Intermediate Chinese program series... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Dec 26, 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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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Support Group Come process and discuss various topics with the help of a mental health clinician. Each week will be different, based on the needs of the participants. Drop in whenever you feel like you need some support.... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Lee 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
French Conversation Group Come practice your language skills with other French speakers in this free-flowing conversational program. Please note that in November, the Group will meet on the last Saturday. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning French |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Knitting & Crochet Club Do you love knitting or would you like to learn? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together.Please bring your... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Fast Friday Films Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars, big action! Movie screening is subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Robin 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 storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Dec 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |