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Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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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Wed, Apr 30, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 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, May 01, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 01, 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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Fri, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 03, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
3D Modeling & Printing for Children Children and their families will learn how 3D printers work and design their projects using Tinkercad, a free web app for 3D design. Completed designs will be printed... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 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, May 03, 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 |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 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, May 03, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Patent Lawyers in the Library Calling independent inventors! Do you have a new invention that you want to patent, a patent application that has recently been rejected, or a patent that is being infringed? Sign up... |
Central Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 1:00 pm |
Unlocking College Admissions: Insights and Strategies From crafting attention-grabbing essays to strategically showcasing your accomplishments, join us to gather insider insights that... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Student Success English |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Media for Community Representation and Preservation: Introduction to Video Join Ben Cadwell, renowned filmmaker and the founder of the KAOS Network, an arts collective and... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Computers & Technology, STEM English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Blue Submarine: Lifestyles of the Slimy & Squishy Children experience marine life up-close and personal with live tidepool animals, specimens and colorful puppets. Live tidepool animals include... |
Central Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Sat, May 03, 2025 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Other Side of Memory: Photographs by Luis C. Garza / Film Screening / Book Signing / Reception Join us for an afternoon celebrating the work of acclaimed... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 03, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 2025 2:00 pm |
Projecting L.A. 2024 - Grand Finale Join us for the grand finale screening of Projecting L.A. 2024, a 60-minute documentary showcasing captivating street photography and photojournalism by 32 Los Angeles-... |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film English |
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Sun, May 04, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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 | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |