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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Venice Baby Rave Join us to celebrate the New Year with a dance party for kids and families! Kid-friendly super hits (at a safe volume), guided follow-the-leader moves, and sensory fun await. This program is for children... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 1:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demo + Tasting Join Chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition: preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings! Learn about the... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 1:30 pm |
Tiny & Tall Play Join us for a day of imagination, connection, and hands-on fun! Children ages 0–8 can explore and play safely while parents relax and share special moments.Activities include:LEGO®Play Kitchen ... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, Sensory Friendly English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Scrooge (1970) Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (David... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Group B Join Game Master Kal for a four-session Dungeons & Dragons adventure! All experience levels are welcome. Please choose your group when you sign up! There will be... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Miniature Library This December we are working on our miniature library diorama and fantasy winter scene! Join us to build our diorama and create decorated trees for our Winter Fantasy Display. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Illusions by Magician Allen Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Magician Allen Oshiro presents an outstanding, well-polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages. Lots of new... |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm |
My First Nutcracker "My First Nutcracker" is a 40 minute music concert taking kids through the story of The Nutcracker with narration and music. This concert aims to introduce children to the story of The Nutcracker and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Arnie Weiss Presents The Ernie Pyle Show Master storyteller Arnold Weiss will share amazing, true stories from the renowned World War II correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie Pyle. The dramatic... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures, Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Banned Books Reading Group The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists.... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sun, Dec 21, 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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Mon, Dec 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take Home Holiday Crafts for Kids Looking for activities to keep your kids busy during winter break? Stop in the branch and pick up a take-home craft kit. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 10:15 am to 11:00 am |
Lapsit Storytime Join this seated storytime for babies to learn new activities to share with your baby and connect with other guardians! A short program of rhymes, songs, and stories is followed by time for free play,... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby Time Babies up to 12 months old and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and play to support early childhood development every other Monday with Ms. Shalla. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you. Bring 5 - 10 double-spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Get Ready for Kindergarten Spend this winter break helping your little one prepare for their future in kindergarten! We will be sharing stories, songs, and activities that are focused on engaging early literacy... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 11:30 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 22, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Monday Meditation With Don Cadora Join us on Zoom as meditation guide Don Cadora helps you achieve calm, balance, and inspiration. |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Seniors Writing Group Danny Stone, a Saved by a Story member, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow... |
Studio City Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Class 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 on... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |