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Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
After the Fire: Navigating Insurance For Homeowners and Renters Losing a home in a wildfire is devastating and navigating the insurance process can feel overwhelming. In this workshop... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 12:30 pm |
Drawing in Color Participants in this free two-part workshop will use colored pencil blending techniques, shading and some color theory to explore basic botanical illustration. Flowers and art supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Little Forest Hye-won, tired of city life, returns to her rural hometown. Based on an original story by Igarashi Daisuke, a recipient of Japan’s prestigious Tetsuka Osamu Culture Award... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Free Staged Readings of Award Winning Plays The Interact Theatre Company, in partnership with LA Made, invites you to free staged readings of Award-Winning Plays.Performances will start promptly at 2... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Book Club Event: Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata Let's discuss a great novel! The San Pedro Library Book Club will talk about Nobel Prize laureate Yasunari Kawabata's book... |
San Pedro Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 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 |
Tours English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Zine Making Workshop In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a few different types of zines using several folding techniques. Then, you’ll get to design your own zine using drawing... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Astro-Palmistry With Spencer Grendahl In this Get the Balance Right special program, teens will learn the basics of palmistry (palm reading) with an astrology tie-in. During the workshop, teens and adults... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Brass Trio "R&R" - Live Music! The UCLA Brass Trio "R&R" have been playing music for a combined total of about 30 years! Fundamental to brass playing is relaxation, and the... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music Journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Crochet/Knitting Circle Learn to crochet or knit. Make something special for Mother’s Day. Beginners to advanced are invited to attend a relaxing afternoon in the Art, Music... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:00 pm |
May Book Discussion Join Ethel this month for a discussion on The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month.The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See tells the... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Walk-In Tutor With Avo 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 applications, studying for... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Hula 'O Hoaloha Come experience Hawaiian traditions and culture through dance and music. Halau Hula 'O Hoaloha is an award-winning hula school established in 2009 under the direction of Kumu Hula, Maile Frauchiger. They... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
Sat, May 10, 2025 4:00 pm |
French Conversation - Beginner French Conversation Club offers a friendly, stress-free platform to converse ‘en français bien sûr’ about culture, art, literature, and politics. The club is hosted by Hamid who... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, French |
Sun, May 11, 2025 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 |
Computers & Technology English |
Sun, May 11, 2025 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 |
Sun, May 11, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Down to Earth: A Skill Sharing Celebration Come celebrate Mother's Day, community resilience, and creativity with our skill-sharing celebration. This event will focus on how we can repurpose and reuse... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sun, May 11, 2025 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 |
Mon, May 12, 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 clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The Scribner Anthology... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 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... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Mon, May 12, 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 |
Mon, May 12, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 11:00 am |
Robertson Writers Group Writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Need deadlines? Want constructive feedback? Then this is the place for you.Bring 5 - 10 double spaced typed pages to read. Everyone will get a chance to... |
In Person & Online Robertson Branch Library |
Adults |
Writing English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 11:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Monday Meditation With Don Cadora Join us on Zoom as meditation guide Don Cadora helps you achieve calm, balance, and inspiration. |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Paula 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Claire 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... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Debbi 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... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 2:00 pm |
Vocabulary Development With Elaine and Karen In this class, adult learners will increase their passive and active vocabulary, including usage and idioms. This class is recommended for intermediate... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Cybernaut Tech Help Our Cybernaut Jorge 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,... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English, Español |
Mon, May 12, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Clase de Ingles para Adultos Acompañenos para clases gratuitas de ESL para adultos. Habran juegos de ESL para hacer el aprendizaje del inglés efectivo. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Language Learning English, Español |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Grammar Class (Beginners) With Aaqilah Master basic grammar with real-life examples and practice. This class teaches beginning adult learners the fundamentals of grammar in a group setting. Practice what you... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
English Class For Beginners This class is for beginner learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary, letter sounds, and fluency skills that will help you in speaking, reading, and writing in English.Esta clase... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smart phone help, resume building, studying for the citizenship test, and more. This program is on a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Walk in Tutoring for Adults 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 applications,... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology, Language Learning English |
Mon, May 12, 2025 4:00 pm |
Mental Health Workshop With Department of Mental Health Join us on the second Monday of each month (3rd Monday in October), for a Mental Health Workshop brought to you in partnership with LA... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |