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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR: Stories With Linda Children are welcome to join Linda in celebrating the joy of stories. Stop by while she’s volunteering in the children's area!Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 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, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart The Tech TryOut Cart will display a selection of devices Android, Windows, and iOS devices for patron to try out. You can also bring your own smartphone or tablet for hands-on help with the library's e-... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Mr. Marty Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Marty. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.Los... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm |
Drag Queen Story Hour Join us for storytime with a drag performer bringing inclusive stories, fabulous costumes, and extra sparkle. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
SEC Resource Table Are you financially prepared for your future? The Los Angeles Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will be staffing a resource booth distributing information on building... |
John Muir Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Martin Luther King Jr. Craft for Kids We're honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a craft that celebrates peace, love, and friendship. Recommended for ages 5-12. All materials will be supplied. ... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 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, Jan 14, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council: Dungeons & Dragons Join the Watts Teen Council to get involved at the library and make a difference in the community. Meet other teens, develop leadership skills, and earn community... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Wed, Jan 14, 2026 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, Jan 14, 2026 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, Seniors |
Book Clubs Español |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 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, Jan 15, 2026 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, Jan 15, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 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. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone The Student Zone is an after-school homework center for grades K-12 that provides:A place to studyReserved laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from a trained Student Zone helper who can... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Ayuda con Computación Si usted es un principiante en el uso de una computadora y tiene preguntas sobre cómo hacer una búsqueda en el Internet o como utilizar correo electrónico, nosotros le podemos ayudar en español.... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology Español |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to stories. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Vision Boards Join us for a fun, hands-on vision board workshop where you’ll set personal goals and design a board that inspires your dreams for the year ahead. We’ll provide magazines, art supplies, and plenty of motivation! |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Family Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 15, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Online Book Club The West LA Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction. Digital copies of selected titles are generally available on Libby or Hoopla three weeks prior... |
Online West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 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, Jan 16, 2026 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, Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Community Yoga Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. for a community yoga class. Perfect for all levels. Mats are provided. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 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.... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 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, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Members Giant Book Sale Presale Memberships of $5 a year may be purchased on the same day to attend the Chatsworth Friends of the Library Giant Book Pre Sale. Join us between 2-4 p.m. and score unheard of... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 16, 2026 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, Jan 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Pre-Sale Book Sale Become a member of the Friends of the Chatsworth Library and join our Pre-Sale Book Sale. Enjoy the perks of being a Friends member and get... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale Come to the Friends of the Chatsworth Library Giant Book Sale. Choose from thousands of titles ranging from Anthropology to Zoology. If you are in the mood... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Getting Ready For the Tax Season As tax season approaches, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organization at UCLA will show you how to best prepare for a stress-free tax filing process. This workshop will... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 12:00 pm |
Lunar New Year Dumplings Workshop for Teens With Gu Grocery Celebrate the Year of the Horse and welcome good fortune by learning how to make savory dumplings—also known as tangyuan—with... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: The Monk and the Gun In the misty mountains of Bhutan, an American treasure hunter seeking a priceless antique rifle encounters a young monk sent by his teacher to restore balance. (111... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 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, Jan 17, 2026 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Python Coding for Kids Learn Python to draw shapes and images on your computer. No experience is required. Please bring your own devices. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
From Parthenia to Donmetz: The Stories Behind the Valley's Street Names With Mark Tapio Kines Learn about how we got the street names we have in the San Fernando... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 3:30 pm |
Robotics & Coding Workshop for Teens Teens ages 11-16 are invited to learn Robotics and Programming skills, through Tinkercard Circuits, a free browser-based tool that works on Chromebooks and Smartphones... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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, Jan 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
New Year in Japanese Style: Ikebana, Koto and Kimono Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures, Music & Performances English, Japanese |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 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, Jan 19, 2026 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, Jan 19, 2026 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... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Jan 19, 2026 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 |