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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 1:00 pm |
ESL Book Club: Holes (Intermediate) With Gabrielle W. Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults who want to work on vocabulary,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 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. Clases de ciudadanía... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Melanie 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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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Mystery Book Discussion Join us for an engaging conversation about whodunnits, thrillers, and cri-fi. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month, except in June this year. Copies available at reference and as e-books... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Angela Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Science for Kids Each Thursday we will play with science. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:30 pm to 5:00 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, Jul 16, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
ESL Writing Class (Intermediate) With Jacob L. This class will teach adult learners writing strategies using journal prompts and other materials. The class will also help adults improve their vocabulary... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Computers & Technology, Student Success English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Guerrilla Gardening: DIY Seed Bombs Get your hands dirty creating clay and compost seed bombs filled with California native wildflower seeds! In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the origins of “... |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
NASA Astro Camp: Sun During the 10 sessions of the Astro Camp Community Partner Program at the Watts library, you will be trying fun science experiments, engineering challenges, and art projects to explore the... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 3:00 pm |
Story-Craft Time Listen to a story and create something inspired by it! Recommended for children ages 3 and older. |
Palisades Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Living Treasures from Around the World With the Reptile Family Educational, entertaining, fun and safe hands-on program with reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods. Kids will have an opportunity... |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Intro to Circuits & Arduino With Tinkercad In this workshop, students explore basic electronics and programming concepts using Tinkercad Circuits, a free browser-based tool that works on Chromebooks and... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STEM Club: Keychains Join us in the community room for an hour of science fun! Build your own keychain out of toy building bricks. An adult must accompany children under 13. |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the Bark Therapy Dogs Join us for a visit from the friendly therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, improve your reading skills by practicing with these specially trained dogs who love to... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 3:30 pm |
DIY Personalized Books Workshop participants will make individually personalized books that can serve as diaries, albums, or scrapbooks. Participants can choose from various types of bound and folded book designs.... |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Children’s Crafting On the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, children are invited to join us for a craft program! Craft themes will change monthly. This event is for kindergarten through elementary age children. |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Family Arts & Crafts Please join us in the Community Room for Family Arts & Crafts. All ages are welcome. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Deserts - Hosted by PS Science Children will learn about the diversity of animals and plants that live in the desert. We will also explore how plants and animals survive in extreme heat with little water, then make... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Teen Task Master Can you guess how many birds are in a room? How about figuring out how to get a dinosaur into a plastic sandwich bag? Do you think you have what it takes to compete in ridiculous, silly challenges for the... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crafternoon: Central 100 Mini Art Celebrate Central 100 by repurposing catalog cards into mini art! |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm |
Air Dry Clay Designs Design your own creations using Air Dry Clay! All necessary materials will be provided. |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Beads, Charms & Keychains Join us for a fun craft program for teens where you’ll design cute personalized keychains using beads, charms, letters, and colorful accessories. Make one for yourself or create one for a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
Painting and Public Speaking In this four-week Learning Circle, adults will learn about the basics of painting through short videos and handouts and talk about their art in oral or written form to improve... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2026 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Build and Beyond Enjoy an hour of free play to create and experiment! Design and build with bricks, blocks, and wooden train tracks while enjoying the challenge of brain-teaser puzzles and other engineering toys. Children of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 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 |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 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.To help celebrate... |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Thrasher Thursdays Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation With Isabel Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Looking to improve your English? Join our English Conversation Class, where you can practice speaking, improve your grammar, and expand your vocabulary in a friendly, supportive environment.... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |