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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Readers Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Isaac Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Brick-Building Playtime Join us for playtime at the library for creative play with LEGO®-style bricks and traditional building blocks. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Kids |
Games English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to studyReserved computers and laptopsFree basic school supplies and free printingGuidance from... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with HomeworkAccess to Basic School SuppliesFree PrintingReserved Computer Access |
Pacoima Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
BARK Dogs: Karen and Saffron Practice your reading skills by reading aloud to Saffron, a trained therapy dog. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Senior Portraits Attention all high school seniors. Put on your cap and gown, and strike a pose! Join us for free Senior Portrait sessions at the library. |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services, Student Success, Teen Councils English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rusty Blade's High Seas Pirate Adventure
With Christopher Yates!
Summer Reading Kickoff
Meet a pirate and other strange creatures in this... |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Divya 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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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cesar Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Cesar. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Daniel 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm |
Illusions by Allen Straight from the world-famous Magic Castle, Allen presents an outstanding, well polished act with astonishing sleight of hand and fun comedy for all ages. Lots of new tricks like the amazing floating... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm |
Summer & Soccer Celebration We're kicking off Summer With the Library and Global Soccer season!Sign up for this year's summer reading program and get a free pencil pouch. We... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Rainbow Bracelets Join us to create your own rainbow bracelets as we celebrate Pride Month! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Reader Thursdays Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading in the library with our STAR volunteer Rebecca.Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book! |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Bark! Join us in the Children's Area every second Thursday of the month for an afternoon of learning, books, and fun! Children will develop their reading skills and build confidence with BARK Therapy Dogs. An adult must accompany... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Taiko Drumming Join us for a Saturday afternoon musical performance of taiko drumming with Taikoproject! Taikoproject was founded in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo district in 2000 by a group of young, next-generation... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
The Thursday Art & Fiber Circle Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art & Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Adult Learning Lab With Diana Ready to boost your skills and confidence? Join our weekly Adult Learning Lab! These engaging, hands-on sessions are open to all adults, regardless of current skill level. We focus... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Needle Crafts Club Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday... |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times. |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Council and Social Hour Join the Junipero Serra Branch Library Teen Council, which meets on the second Thursday of every month. If you’re interested in volunteering, come by to learn how you can earn... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils, Volunteer Engagement English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Derek 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... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Magic Show With Micah the Magician Join us for an interactive family magic show where the audience shines. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Feeling the Spirit of the Drum With Roberto "Kongakid" Gutierrez Connect with your inner drumming spirit and connect with your fellow drummers in this hour and a half interactive drum... |
Malabar Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Bubble Fun Join Millie for her bubble show! In this fun and interactive show, Millie features all types of bubbles: little bubbles, big bubbles, square bubbles, silly bubbles, a bubble car wash, and everyone gets to be INSIDE a... |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Pride Kite Making and LGBTQ+ History Build and decorate your own kite by assembling the frame, painting the sails rainbow colors, using rubber stamps of historical queer symbols, and more. Also, learn... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Franklin Haynes Marionettes Come see the amazing Franklin Haynes Marionettes Puppet Show live in action! It's going to be a fun and magical experience for kids.Children are invited to a magical 30-minute... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
New Chapters: Adult and Child Literacy Success Discover the joy of reading in a supportive and judgment-free space designed for the whole family. This class brings adults and children together... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Basic Computer Class Join us for a Basic Computer Class. Participants can bring their own devices to learn how to use them. Computers are available for use. |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 4:25 pm |
Preschool Storytime Join us for Storytime, where we help build early literacy skills in a fun and safe learning environment. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement as we explore the joy of reading together! |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Magical Katrina Magic Show Join us for a unique blend of playful and whimsical magic at the library with our special guest, Magical Katrina. She is an award-winning musician who has performed all over the world... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class Join us for a fun and tasty cooking adventure as kids learn how to make fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls! Packed with crunchy veggies, noodles, and delicious dipping... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® League Join us on the second Thursday every month for LEGO® League and put your creativity and building skills to the test! Each month, you'll be challenged to build different LEGO® creations.All LEGO® pieces will be... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Summer Suncatcher Create a bright and cheerful suncatcher using paper plates and colorful tissue paper squares! Children will place tissue paper squares into the center circle of the paper plate to create a beautiful... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Drawing for Animation: Making Pictures Move Join us for a hands-on animation workshop with professionals from the California Student Media Festival! Learn the basics of hand-drawn animation and create... |
Westwood Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Grammar Class (Intermediate) With Erika Learning good grammar improves your writing and reading. This class will help you understand what makes sentences and paragraphs clear and... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Murder Mystery Month - Follow the Clues, pt 2 The stage has been set-now we have to follow the clues, find inconsistencies, and start to connect the dots between our victim and the suspects... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Book Clubs, Games English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Art for Kids: Clay Magnets Make a small decorative magnet out of air dry clay! This class for kids ages 5-12 is taught by artist Makaela Wright and will take place outside on the patio. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Sound Bath and Energy Healing Sound bathing is a form of meditation, a massage for your brain, using crystal bowls, drums, elemental chimes and other modalities. The frequency of sound transmutes and relaxes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Drawing Class Join us for an artful afternoon where we will learn new drawing techniques. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Postcards From L.A. Kick-off Summer with the Library by designing and making original postcards. We can mail them for you or hang them in the library for others to enjoy! |
Memorial Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Crafting With Nature Let your imagination bloom through nature-based arts and crafts provided by Alma Services, Girls Today Women Tomorrow. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Erin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Erin. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library. |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm |
Summer Reading Kickoff Party for Teens Kick off summer at the library with an afternoon just for teens! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and receive a prize. Create your own DIY pencil case, swap... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games, STEM, Teen Councils English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Make Your Own Comic Book Workshop Brian Lopez shows you how to make your own comic book! |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Family Storytime and Songs Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:15 pm |
Fiesta in Mexico Join dancer and educator Alina Mendez for a fiesta! Celebrate the Mexican heritage of Los Angeles with music, stories, and dance. Alina will share beautiful costumes, dolls, and other items during an... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm |
Rhythm and Roots With Louis Beltran Master percussionist and entertainer Louie Cruz Beltran uses humor and congas to tell the story of how rhythms evolved from Africa through the Americas and into today's... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |