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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Guided Meditation for Skin & Gut Health Join Sun Chung, a local Skin & Gut Health Specialist, for a relaxing guided meditation designed to calm the mind, ease stress, and support your body’s... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Repair & Fix-It Cafe Join us for our upcoming Repair & Fix-It Cafe! Services include the following below:Simple clothes mending & repair. Alterations are not available.Shredding: 1 banker's box/person... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Introduction to LEGO Robots for Older Kids, Tweens & Teens Team members from the Eagle Rock High School "Rockbotics" Club will be hosting an introduction to LEGO Mindstorms for students... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 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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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am to 2:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
William Rubel: A Tale of Two Swiss Neolithic Breads Circa 3200 BCE (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Two Neolithic breads were excavated in a gated... |
Central Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am |
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 holidays.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Uncle Geebo Magic Show "Illusions or sleights, if that's what you like, a bit of a comic, so pass me the mic. Please believe, I'm coming to clown, wearing a smile and never a frown!"Uncle Geebo will be here... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Beginner Character Sketching Workshop Come join us to learn how to draw your own characters. All supplies are included and intended for ages 7-12. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Please join us for yoga with certified volunteer instructor Vimmi at Felipe de Neve Library, Saturdays at 10:30 am. All levels are welcome. We do not have class on holiday weekends.Email... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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 13, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am |
Read With a STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 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... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00 am |
Emergency Preparedness: How to Plan for the Unexpected Learn how to be prepared for mudslides, brush fires, toxic spills, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Find out what can happen, and more importantly... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Join us in the community room for snacks and the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (Rated PG) An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Jane Austen 250th Birthday Book Discussion and Tea Party Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with a special intergenerational tea party and book discussion featuring her timeless... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eric 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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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Teen Council Join the Memorial Branch Teen Council to get involved at the library and make a difference in the community! Meet other teens, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours.Teen Council for teens... |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Library Book Sale Find your next favorite read at our used book sale! Browse a diverse selection of gently used books while supporting library programs and initiatives. Please note that we only... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Universal Language In this surreal comedy of disorientation, characters drift between Tehran and Winnipeg: Negin and Nazgol dig for frozen money, Massoud guides lost tourists, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 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 13, 2025 1:00 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Book Club Join us for an engaging afternoon of conversation and community as we explore They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. This powerful and moving graphic memoir recounts Takei’s... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Julian Kim Live in Concert As a first and second place winner of many international piano competitions, Julian has performed with orchestras across Europe, North America, and around the world... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Palms Page Turners: A Middle School Book Club Check out a new book club for middle schoolers, 6th - 8th grade. Bring a favorite book to the first meeting, and let's talk and see what everyone likes... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Student Success English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Used Book Sale The Friends of Jefferson Library will be selling a variety of used books. All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Branch. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guitar Concert With Taro Wayama The Duo of Tom Foster and Taro Wayama presents an enchanting mix of guitar music, which spans the centuries and combines traditional classical... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Teen Council Van Nuys Library Teen Council meets in person monthly! Join Van Nuys Teen Council to gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic engagement: ... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Join us at the library for an animated family movie afternoon. We will be watching The Grinch on our big screen and have tasty hot cocoa to enjoy with the movie. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
CommUnity: Scrapbooks & Storytelling Scrapbooking dates back centuries as a form of keeping family records–literally defined as a book of scraps. With some added curation and creativity, we can craft... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Swiftmas: A Taylor Swift Holiday Party 'Tis the season to celebrate Swiftmas! Join us at the Venice Library for the holiday party of your wildest dreams, presented by the Playa Vista and Venice Libraries... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Generation Gap Quartet Kick off the holiday season with this fun, festive concert by a classic barbershop quartet. The Generation Gap Quartet serenades us with a lively songfest of... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Movie Day Stop by for some family-friendly movies in our Children's area!Saturday, Nov 15: Moana (PG)Saturday, Nov 22: Wallace & Gromit (PG)Saturday, Dec 13: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G) |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Film English |
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Sun, Dec 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebecca 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |