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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you!... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:30 am |
Clothed Figure Drawing Join the Fairfax Teen Council for clothed figure drawing! Whether you've been drawing for years or have never picked up a pencil, this friendly, all levels welcome workshop will explore gesture... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop Your imagination can take you anywhere! Where do you want your writing to take you in 2026? Do you want to publish a short story? Are you writing a blog? Do you want to sell your... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Music Bingo for Adults: Music From the 50s - 80s All adults are invited to play Bingo with music! Join us as we visit the sounds of the 50s - 80s during this unique Bingo game. No Bingo or music experience... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Games, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Open House Do you want to learn about our Adult Literacy Program? Or how about new electronic resources? Join us for more information about free tutoring to help adults improve their reading, writing, and conversation skills, as... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Financial Literacy for Teens Join Financial Beginnings for an engaging workshop designed to help teens build smart money habits. In this session, participants will learn the basics of financial literacy, including... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Teen Councils English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Montserrat Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Dango & Manga (Grades 6-12) Join us to learn how to make dango, a rice flour-based snack from Japan, and engage in discussions about manga. If you love manga, this is a great chance to meet fellow fans! Even if... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
The Art of Tarot Tarot includes over 600 years of artwork and ever-evolving practices associated with the cards. Let’s explore the origins of Tarot, including its lore, symbolism, and meaning, as well as its modern-day uses. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Apr 18, 2026 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, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Atra 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... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate) 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 practice their... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Jams, Jelly, and Marmalade Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to safely make jams, jellies, and marmalades at home. The... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Flower Songs Music of Mesoamerica Musician Christopher Garcia presents original compositions with Indigenous breath, percussion, and string instruments of Mesoamerica and... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring With Phebe 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... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 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, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
Rhythms of Japan: Taiko Drumming Get ready to feel the beat! Kids and families will enjoy exciting Japanese taiko drumming, learn fun facts about the drums and where they come from, and even try playing rhythms... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Painting for Adults With Viridian Art Join the co-founder of Viridian Art Academy for an Adult Painting afternoon! Participants will learn social-emotional art techniques, how... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Kimono Show & Kimono Dressing Dance Kimono... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
Rhythms of Japan: Taiko Drumming Get ready to feel the beat! Kids and families will enjoy exciting Japanese taiko drumming, learn fun facts about the drums and where they come from, and even try playing... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Connor Join us in our Children's reading area where a STAR volunteer will read and tell stories with children at the library. |
John Muir Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With Star Volunteer Terri All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Film Screening: The Twelve Chairs This 1970 slapstick comedy takes place during the early years of the Soviet Union. It is an adaptation of a 1928 satirical novel of the same name about a hunt for jewels hidden... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English, Russian |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm |
Spice of Your Life: Herbs, Spices and Teas Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting Integrative and Wellness series. Session 1: Spice of Your Life: Herbs, Spices, and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
The Language of Poetry: Echoes of the World Join us for a lecture on Korean Poetry by Kang Dong-ho (Korean literature critic). This will be followed by a conversation with Poet Lee Min-ha.Lee Min-ha began her... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Lectures English, Korean |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Down to Earth: A Skill Sharing Celebration Join us for our second skill sharing celebration of community, creativity and sustainability! This outdoor skill-sharing event invites us to come together,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Showing - Theeb In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 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. For ages 7-18. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Trio Fibonacci Harking back to the days before recordings, when arrangements of grand works could be enjoyed at home, the Montreal-based Trio Fibonacci - violinist Julie-Anne Derome, cellist... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Go for Baroque! Musical Concert Members of Los Angeles Baroque, a community-based ensemble, will give a performance of music from the Baroque period (1600-1750), playing on... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Indigenous Futurism - Storytelling and Clay Workshop Artist and educator Taty Hernandez will guide you through an introduction to Indigenous Futurism to... |
Malabar Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
South Bay Music Association Presents: Segundo Saxes Join us for an afternoon of music for the South Bay Music Association's Segundo Saxes Ensemble as they present a celebration of... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm |
In Conversation With Ibtisam Barakat: Author Interview Watch Party Award-winning, Palestinian-American author, poet, translator, artist, and educator. Ibtisam Barakat (pronunciation) (Arabic spelling: ابتسام... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Teens |
Authors English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Reader: Mathilde Come into our library and read with our STAR Reader Mathilde! STAR Readers are adult volunteers who read with children at the library.When children read with our STAR Readers three times, they... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Reader: Kayla Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kayla for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area. |
Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 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, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 1:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Rebekah 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 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 |
Tours English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Job Readiness Help With Dhruvi Looking for a job or preparing for your next career move? Our friendly tutors are here to help with job applications, job search strategies, resume and cover letters, interview skills... |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The First Women of the Los Angeles Public Library Celebrate Central 100 and Library Week with author and lecturer Mary Mallory! Have you ever wondered about the history of women librarians at the Los... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Celebrating Armenian Literary Voices:
Tumanyan - Tekeyan - Saroyan Join us for a captivating performance of vibrant storytelling, profound poetry, and witty short plays that... |
Central Library | Adults |
Music & Performances, Poetry English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 pm |
Resistance Bookmarks Design and create your own bookmark using a basic resistance technique.Meant for adults, but all are welcome. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Adult Walk-In Tutoring With Nan 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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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 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 |
Tours English |