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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am |
Birthday Bash In honor of the Los Angeles Public Library's 150th anniversary, the Porter Ranch Branch Library is throwing a Birthday Bash! This family-friendly celebration is open to kids of all ages. Books, songs, scarves,... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers to storytime. Children can enjoy stories, songs, and movement while we focus on developing early literacy skills through reading, talking,... |
Robertson Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am |
Storytime & Playtime Join us for stories, songs, flannel board activities and playtime! This program is best suited for children ages 0-4 years. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Join us for our monthly Mystery Book Club meeting. Nov. 8 - The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Dec. 13 - God Rest Ye Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen |
In Person & Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler and Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with our children's librarian at our toddler and preschool storytime series! Suggested ages: 18 months to 4 years |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 10:30 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us in person and enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for Toddler Storytime on Zoom, presenting songs, finger plays and stories for 15-20 minutes. |
Online Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:30 pm |
Armenian for Beginners Armenian for beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Armenian |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 2:00 pm |
Mystery Book Club Readers of suspense and mystery are invited to attend the Mystery Book Club, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.Please contact the Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library for... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop Families are invited to join us for a fun-filled workshop that teaches participants the basics of jewelry-making using candy and upcycled materials. Handmade and built from... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 / Ayuda con las tareas para estudiantes en grados K-12 Welcome back! We're here to help you with your school... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 3:00 pm |
Wonders of Wildlife Learn how animals survive, how to spot them in your neighborhood, and how to be respectful to all wildlife. This program, which features live animals, is designed to delight preschool and elementary... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 3:00 pm |
Chutney Class In this workshop, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating various delicious food preservation recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 3:30 pm |
Chinese Paper Lanterns Celebrate Chinese New Year by learning the ancient decorative art of making Chinese lanterns, using colorful and festive materials. Hosted by Emmy Lam. All materials provided. Intended for... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Comedy Juggling Show Juggler and comedian David Cousin will thrill, astound and amaze at this delightful all-ages show! |
Panorama City Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LA Made: Christopher Garcia Presents Resonancia Flower Songs Join composer and educator Christopher Garcia in the library's community room for a performance of Mexican flower songs... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 4:00 pm |
Flower Songs Music: Instruments From Mesoamerica Christopher Garcia is a performer/composer who continues to garner popular and critical acclaim in 28 countries on 5 continents for his performances... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Teen’Scape Online Volunteer Orientation Whether you want to volunteer to fulfill a school requirement or you just want to help your community, if you are in school and between the ages of 12 - 19,... |
Online Central Library |
Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 4:30 pm |
Teen Council Meetings Teens, please join us once a month at our Teen Council meetings where you can truly make an impact at what the library offers. Put your own stamp on your community library, get volunteer service... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Studio City Teen Council Join us at our next virtual meeting of the Studio City Teen Council on our Discord server.Teen Council members are youth leaders and mentors in the library who advocate for themselves and... |
Online Studio City Branch Library |
Teens |
Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, Jan 11, 2023 6:00 pm |
Creative Writing Workshop With Tony DuShane Join us for a free 90-minute writer’s workshop presented by UCLA instructor Tony DuShane, screenwriter of the film Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk,... |
Los Feliz Branch Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:30 am to 5:30 am |
Henna and Glitter Tattoos Learn about the history of henna and how it is used to make beautiful designs. Participants will also learn about design ideas, use of color, and materials. You can choose to either get... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi Join us for a free 90-minute yoga and tai chi program with Susan Selan of Body & Brain. The program will include yoga, breathing, and tapping. Please note, we will not meet on the following dates due... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 / Ayuda con las tareas para estudiantes en grados K-12 Welcome back! We're here to help you with your school... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Homework Help for K-12 Students Student Zone is a quiet, safe workspace for students in grades K-12 to study and receive homework help. Student Zone Helper - trained to assist students with homework... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Introduction to the Online Catalog Learn how to use the Los Angeles Public Library’s online catalog to locate materials, place holds, and access your “My Library Account.”No advance registration required. All... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 3:00 pm |
Thor's Reptile Family Experience the wonder and excitement that only Thor's exotic collection of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids can provide. Presented in a nurturing hands-on format, these gentle creatures... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Magic Wayne Please join us for a visit from the one and only Magic Wayne, who will wow us with his magical stylings! |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Nature Sketching With Nature Nexus Drawing can be a great way to sharpen your observation skills and connect to nature wherever you live. Join us for some fun sketching activities that get you noticing nature... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Container Gardening for Beginners Elliott Kuhn of Cottonwood Urban Farms will talk fundamentals of what can be a container and what it needs to help a plant thrive, potting soil and amendments, individual... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
The Wonderful World of El Ropo Join us for a comedy magic show with audience participation and excellent sleight of hand magic.This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Anti-inflammatory Nutrition Cooking Class & Gut Health Join us for a nutritional cooking class focused on anti-inflammatory meals and gut health. Learn delicious ways to help lower inflammation and... |
Vermont Square Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Candy Jewelry Making Workshop Create wearable candy while learning the art of jewelry making. This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Animals of the Zodiac Craft With Margo Gravelle The Chinese culture observes a twelve-year cycle of symbolic animals that represent personality traits. These colorful stylized animal drawings tell a... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Storybook Theater Join us to express yourself and learn how to create the fabulous Storybook Theatre which combines books, diorama drama and stories into one project. All materials provided. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Story Telling and Reading (STAR) Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteers. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Teen Council Meeting Make the library a more meaningful space for teens and youth. Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership skills, and earn community service hours. Help advise on programming and... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Slime Join us to make some slime!¡Acompáñenos para hacer slime! |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Laughter Yoga Join us via Zoom for virtual laughter yoga with certified laughter yoga instructor Barbara Molina. Enjoy the health benefits of laughter with this fun and relaxed weekly 30-minute class for all ages. |
Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm |
Rhythm and Roots With Louie Cruz Beltran In a winter concert for all ages, master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran uses humor and congas to tell the story of how rhythms evolved from Africa through the... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Art of Henna for Teens Come join us for an afternoon to learn about the art of henna. Henna based artist Manjushree Nomulwar will be teaching about the origins of henna art, its history, and the meaning behind different... |
Northridge Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Music Beyond Borders Musical performance featuring breath and percussion instruments of Mexico/Mesoamerica along with pedal harp. This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Paper Lanterns Get ready for the Lunar New Year by making Chinese paper lanterns with Emmy Lam!This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:30 pm |
Federal Student Aid Workshop College is an investment, especially financially. Never fear! The library is working with Unite LA to provide information on how to make paying for college affordable. Trained... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, Jan 12, 2023 4:30 pm |
Palisades Library Teen Council Join Palisades Library Teen Council to gain valuable skills such as leadership, critical thinking, collaboration and... |
In Person & Online Palisades Branch Library |
Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Friends of the Mid-Valley Library Used Book Sale Select from a large assortment of quality children's books (picture books, chapter, and young adult), fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, CDs, DVDs and... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023 10:00 am |
Mindfulness Meditation Feeling stressed? Join us for virtual mindfulness meditation!Mindfulness is simply connecting your mind and body to the present moment. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase... |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime is Back! Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft activity. This program is for ages 2-5.Please note, there will be no storytime on the following dates: Novemver, 10... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023 12:00 pm |
Current Events Nonfiction Book Club Join us on the second Friday of every month for the current events nonfiction book club. Upcoming meetings: Sept. 8: The revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Fri, Jan 13, 2023 12:00 pm |
Book Sale Join us for the John C. Fremont used book sale! Come by Friday or Saturday and pick up your next great read! |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |