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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for a fun filled afternoon of book read alouds, songs, movements activities, and crafts! Geared towards children ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome to attend! Please note: There... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
STEAM With UCLA Scientists Join our UCLA scientists for a frosty STEAM adventure! Discover the science behind winter as we explore snow and ice, including states of matter and crystal formation, through hands-on, cool... |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council & 3D Printing Winter Craft Learn about 3D printing and use a 3D pen to create decorations inspired by the winter season. Also, find out more about the library's services and have a say... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM, Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Computer Help Assistance with basic computer questions, e-mail, and internet how-to. Feel free to bring your device. Space is limited in the Computer Training Room. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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 10, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 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.... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Chinese |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis.This free service includes... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Emma 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... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Crysta Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Crysta. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Holiday Embroidery | Bordado Festivo We will learn some basic embroidery techniques and stitching to create simple holiday designs by hand. We have a few embroidery hoops to lend. We will provide thread,... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jamie Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 6:00 pm |
Círculo de Lectores ¿Te gusta leer libros en español? Estan invitados a participar en el Círculo de Lectores. Tenemos café, pastel casero y conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs Español |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 6:00 pm |
Understanding College Majors This workshop will help students understand college majors and their relation to career paths, providing resources and strategies for facilitating exploration without imposing... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Book Club This is an online, primarily fiction book club. We select book titles throughout the year. In November, we will be discussing In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. |
Online Pacoima Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 6:30 pm |
Fiction Book Club Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our long-running book club for adults!Upcoming meetings:August (8/20): The Queens of Crime by Marie BenedictSeptember (9/17): Tell Me Everything by... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm |
Evening Mindful Meditation Join us in person for a free Mindful Awareness Meditation to focus on creating and incorporating this effective practice in all aspects of your life. This class is appropriate for... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 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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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 6:30 pm |
Meditation Workshop Join us on Zoom for a Meditation Workshop with instructor Doug Frankel.The Power of Meditation and Gratitude This Holiday Season: Meditation has become increasingly more popular. It provides many... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 10, 2025 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Virtual Film Discussion: Robot Dreams (2023) Join us for our monthly virtual film discussion. We will be talking about Robot Dreams (2023). Director Pablo Berger created this animated film based on... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 1:00 am |
One-on-One Computer Session These computer classes will give participants hands-on assistance with the computer, keyboard, and mouse, the execution of a search, as well as understanding and interpreting information... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 4:00 am |
USC STEM Workshop Let’s do STEM! Kick off with learning the basics of electric engineering and green energy. For students in grades 3-8.This workshop is provided by USC K-12 STEM Center. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 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... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 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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Thu, Dec 11, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Story Time Join our Children's Librarian for a fun 20-minute story time filled with songs, flannel stories, and picture books. A ten-minute group playtime follows story time. Enter meeting room via side door... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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, Dec 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Dec 11, 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 11, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
UCLA Mobile Health Clinic The UCLA Mobile Health Clinic will provide free on-site community health care and screenings. No insurance or identification required.Services include:Flu vaccine shots while supplies... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 11, 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 |