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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Saryl 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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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 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Open Table Playtime Join us for LEGO® Block Playtime for kids and families (Open Table). Use your imagination to create items to leave at the library for display. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 12:30 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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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah 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... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
Fabric Arts Meet Up Do you sew, knit or crochet? Join us for a fabirc arts meet up. Come and work on your projects with other art crafters in the community. All skill levels are welcome. |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Beryl Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Beryl. Take home a book after reading with Beryl three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm |
Read Aloud Storytime Hear songs and enjoy stories. At the end create anything you want at the Children's DIY Craft Station. For babies to 5 years. |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Reading With Ms. Mo Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Ms. Mo. Take home a free book after attending three events. |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Karin Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer, Karin. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers. |
Platt Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds 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 |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:00 pm |
Winter Phonics at Pio Pico Let's practice to read with Phonics. Come read, play and practice your literacy skills. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Kids |
Games, Language Learning, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
STAR Reader All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Tuesday! |
Northridge Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Life's Journey: Free Group Therapy Sessions Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, overwhelmed, hopelessness etc? Come talk about your daily life challenges in a safe... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jill Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jill. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Wilshire Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Kids Block Building Hour Build whatever you can imagine with building bricks. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Homework Help With Mr. Isaac Students in grades 1-8 can receive homework assistance from Mr. Isaac on Tuesday afternoons, covering reading, writing, and mathematics up to Algebra 1. Mr. Isaac has 15 years of teaching... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Community Resources & Services, Student Success English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Movie Night: The Year Without a Santa Claus What do you do when a sad Santa skips his annual ride? Discover the answer in the classic Rankin and Bass film screening of The Year Without a Santa Claus at the... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Christmas Movie Screening: The Nightmare Before Christmas Join us in celebrating the Christmas Season with The Nightmare Before Christmas (2013), directed by Tim Burton. |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
December Family Movie Children, teens and their caregivers are invited to join us for a screening of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie. This film is rated G and has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:00 pm |
Film Screening: Ernest Saves Christmas It’s Christmastime in Orlando, Florida, and hapless but grandiose taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell (Jim Varney) has just snagged a very special fare: “His Great Red... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Rising STAR Storytime With Teen Volunteers Our Rising STAR teen volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chess Club Learn how to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. Beginners will learn how to set up the board and do basic moves, while more experienced players will be paired with others at their level. All ages and... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen'Scape Playlist Come listen to music together! We’ll each pick songs to listen to and discuss them together in a judgment-free zone. Bring ideas for what songs you want to share, and we’ll add them to our... |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Arts & Crafts Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teen Tuesdays Join us for a teen program every Tuesday. Meet other tweens and teens, do a craft or other activity, and learn more about the library. For grades 6-12. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens |
Teen Councils English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Brick Builders Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Movie Showing: The Nightmare Before Christmas Join us to watch the holiday movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas!Free snacks will be provided. |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Teens |
Film English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Reading to the Rescue Join us as children practice their reading by sharing their favorite stories aloud to gentle rescue pups from Reading to the Rescue—building confidence, compassion, and a love of reading, all while... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 4:00 pm |
Storytime With Santa Join us for a fun Storytime with Santa Claus! Children can bring a letter to Santa to put in his bag and pose for a picture. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 5:00 pm |
Conversation Class With Alize Practice English in a safe, supportive space! Join our small-group conversation class to build your confidence speaking English in real-life situations.Perfect for beginner and... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Knitting Social Club Join our knitting and crochet social club. We meet weekly, and people of all levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. Registration is not required, just drop by. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Beginner's Yoga Please join us on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of every month for Beginner's Yoga with Analyn R. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 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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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 18 months to 3 years old. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Polar Express Storywalk at Travel Town Jump aboard real trains, then journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express StoryWalk!The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is a beloved holiday classic about... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Play Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Games, STEM English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!Please check the calendar to confirm session dates, including holiday exclusions and/or cancellations. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Toddlers and their grown ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Venice Branch, where we promote social interaction, speech, movement, and literacy skills. Each week, we gather in the sensory space... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Sensory Friendly, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement, designed for little ones and their guardians. The space will be available from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for play and mingling before and after the event.... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 11:00 am to 1:40 pm |
Moovin' & Groovin' Join us every week for a fun and energizing aerobics class specifically designed with seniors in mind. This class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health in a... |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Dec 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Pam Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Pam. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |