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Thu, Dec 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Red Cross Blood Drive Consider making a blood donation this holiday season. All donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card via email (a photo ID is required) in appreciation of their support. To schedule a life-saving... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm |
Book Discussion Join us for the community-led book discussion of Pigeon Pie by Nancy Mitford. |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
"Saved by a Story" Seniors Writing Group Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lie within!Please note that in April, the group... |
Westwood Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. Copies available at reference and as e-books. Light refreshments provided by Friends of the Palms Rancho Park... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:00 pm |
Intro to the Signal App New to the Signal messaging app? Explore its features with us. Discover how to navigate a group chat. Learn how to share photos, videos, and links. Connect with family, friends, and interest... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm |
Family Coloring Unwind and get creative at our Family Coloring Program.All supplies are provided, or feel free to bring your own project. Whether you're flying solo or coming with family, everyone is welcome to join the fun... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Wicked Join us for the film screening of Wicked. Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Michele 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Tea and a Tale Virtual Live Reading Series Brew some tea, relax, and listen to a virtual live reading of a public domain novel or short stories. Join via Zoom or dial in by phone. |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
Intermediate English Conversation Class Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:00 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. Students must have a green... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 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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Thu, Dec 18, 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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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Beading Program for Adults - Bracelets, Earrings, Bag Charms, & Key Chains Join us for a fun and creative beading program at the library. Whether you’re a beginner or an... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 6:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eddie 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... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Dec 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection.August 28: Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverSeptember 25: Here One Moment by Liane MoriartyOctober 23: The God of the Woods by Liz... |
In Person & Online Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 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 19, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles. Come meet a... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Fri, Dec 19, 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 19, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 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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Fri, Dec 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class With Farnaz 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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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 2025 11:00 am |
Japanese Conversation Circle Practice and improve your Japanese language skills at our new monthly Japanese Conversation Circle!Starting September 2025, join us every third Saturday of the month. This circle is... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Language Learning English, Japanese |
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Sat, Dec 20, 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 20, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Pathways to Housing Securing accomodation in Los Angeles can be tricky without guidance. In this workshop, participants will learn the best pracitices for finding free and affordable housing. We'll start with an overview... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Culmination Party and Final Craft All are invited to our free culmination event for our "We Write the Book" program with our artist Debra Disman. Please join us... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Music Bingo for Adults: Music From the 50s - 80s and Holiday Tunes All adults are invited to play Bingo with music! Join us as we visit the sounds of the 50s - 80s and sprinkle in some holiday... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Sat, Dec 20, 2025 12:00 pm |
Walk- in Tutoring With Edwin 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... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy 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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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 10:30 am |
Seated Yoga and Exercises Join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
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 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Chess Club Bring your enthusiasm for the game, and let's have some fun at the library! All skill levels are welcome. Chess sets are provided. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |
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Mon, Dec 22, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Cricut Craft Basics Join us for our Cricut Craft Basics program! This hands-on program will introduce you to the Cricut cutting machine and we will create a craft. No prior experience is required. All materials will be... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 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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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm |
Quilting Class Discover the art of quilting in our weekly class to learn the basics of quilting and start creating your own beautiful projects. Please bring your own quilting supplies. All skill levels are welcome, and we... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Library's Street Fleet... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English, Español |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Death Cafe A death cafe is a welcoming space where people can enjoy cake and tea while discussing the topic of death. It provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of death and, in turn, help individuals make the most... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Board Game Day Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of board games, where players of all ages are welcome. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with strategy, laughter, and friendly competition |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Games English |