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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma 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 |
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Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 2025 11:30 am |
Short Stories and Selections (Intermediate Level) with Jessica H. Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Weekly Art Circle Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative project you're working on, or if you need an art prompt, we will... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Borrowing 101 Join us for an insightful program that delves into the various methods of borrowing money, the associated costs, and the potential consequences of defaulting on repayment. Discover your borrowing options and... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 1:00 pm |
English Conversation Class (Intermediate Level) With Norma Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 2:30 pm |
Reading Horizons Lab With Jorgen Our web-based Reading Horizons program teaches adult learners how to read in English, including phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jessica 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 |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Teens Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your own personal artwork. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Apr 23, 2025 5:30 pm |
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class With Rob This class is for beginning adult learners and focuses on practical English for work, school, home and community. Apply what you learn with other... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Baby & Me Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Big Read Book Club (ESL/ELL- Low Intermediate) With Leah: The House on Mango Street Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Design Patent Search Basics A design patent protects a new, original, ornamental look for an article of manufacture. Learn all about design patents and how to research them with our Patents Librarian. |
Central Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tommy 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 |
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:30 am |
Writing Skills Class With Chun: Intermediate Level This class will teach adult learners writing strategies for everyday use, such as writing emails, letters, and messages. The class will also... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Chinese for Beginners Already have some Mandarin vocabulary and tones under your belt? Are you ready to take your Mandarin to the next level? Join our Mandarin for Beginners program series! It will run from May 2 to July... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Chinese |
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dario 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Photography Lighting Workshop With Lance Williams Join professional photographer and lighting director Lance Williams for this unique program to learn more about how to utilize the lightning... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:30 am |
Pronunciation and Communication Class (Intermediate Level) With Linda and Lea Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 12:00 pm |
Henna Art Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will learn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste, and its application... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Gaza Mon Amour Sixty-year-old fisherman Issa falls in love with Siham, a woman who works at the market, and decides he wants to finally get married. One day, he finds an ancient statue... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 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 26, 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 |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Series, Session 2 Join Dungeon Master Timothy Meyer in a 3 week series of improvised fantasy adventure, using the rules of Dungeons... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sun, Apr 27, 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 |
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Sun, Apr 27, 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 |
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Mon, Apr 28, 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 |
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Mon, Apr 28, 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 |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Chess Join us for a casual game of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome.Boards and pieces provided. No registration is required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Mark 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 free... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class (Beginners) With Andrew In this class, beginners practice everyday English with the help of the vibrant Oxford Picture Dictionary. Apply what you learn through speaking with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Source: Free Health & Emergency Shelter Services A convenient one-stop-shop of services and resources for community members experiencing homelessness, life instability, or who are low-... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kate 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 free.... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 3:10 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tim 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 free. No... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Tiffany 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, Apr 30, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Norma 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 |
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Wed, Apr 30, 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 |