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Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
One-on-One Genealogy Help With CAAGS! Get off to a great genealogical start by consulting with members of the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS) about your family tree! Today, they'll... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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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Sun, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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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Mon, Jun 16, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Monday Night Games Calling all DTLA and surrounding community members! You are invited to join us for weekly Monday night board gaming at Central Library. All skill levels are welcome. Here are the games being offered in... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 2025 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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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Wed, Jun 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Sewing Basics In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their own projects! These include, but are not limited to: winding bobbins,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, 2025 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Ukulele Class for Beginners Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led Tour of the Central Library Gardens Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library's gardens. Your docent guide will share stories about the gardens as they were originally... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: 20,000 Species of Bees During a summer vacation in a small Basque village home, linked to beekeeping, an eight-year-old and her mother experience revelations that will change their... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
An Afternoon With Chi-ming Yang: Author of Octavia E. Butler H is for Horse Author Chi-ming Yang will read excerpts from her new book, Octavia E. Butler: H is for Horse, an homage to... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Authors, Lectures English |
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Sun, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 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 |