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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Korean Storytime / 한국어 스토리 타임 Join Misook for stories and a whole lot of fun every second and fourth Friday of the month in our community room. See you there!매월 둘째 주와 넷째 주 금요일마다 커뮤니티룸에서 미숙과 함께 이야기와 즐거운 시간을 나누세요. 거기서 봐요! |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds Korean |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Theresa Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR (Storytelling and Reading) volunteer, Theresa. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Resume Writing Assistance Not sure how to start writing a resume? Already have a resume but think it needs work? Have your resume reviewed or get assistance with writing a resume from scratch at this free workshop!... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 11:00 am |
Pilates Movement Develop strength, flexibility, and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels are welcome. This program is generously funded by Friends of Venice Library. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Personal Branding Workshop In this workshop you will learn to present your personal story and skills in your own words and how to shape your reputation and the impression you make on others as you create your... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Judi Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Judi. Take home a free book after reading with Judi three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Crafty Kids: Summer With the Library - My LA Celebrate the beginning of our annual summer reading program: Summer with the Library - My LA. Make your own mini city that shows what L.A. means to you. This... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm |
Friday Films Join us every Friday this summer for a film screening in the library! *Films are subject to change. June 9 @ 3 p.m.: La La Land (PG-13)June 16 @ 2:30: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)June 23 @ 3 p.m.:... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Henna and Glitter Tattoos Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff with artist Katy Debra. Katy will briefly explain henna's use and history while creating simple henna or glitter tattoos for participants.This free... |
Benjamin Franklin Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Diane Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Diane. Come three times and take home a free book! |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 4:00 pm |
Learn to Make Paper Flowers In celebration of LGBTQIA Pride Month, join us to learn about the language of flowers while making your own paper roses. Instructions will be included so you can make roses to send the... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Fri, Jun 09, 2023 5:00 pm |
Dear Cairo...My Dear Cairo: Photography Exhibit Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo is a photo exhibition of photos taken in Cairo by Egyptian/American artist and children's book author Zeena M. Pliska. The exhibition is... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 9:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly book sale with proceeds benefiting the Sherman Oaks Branch Library, located at 14245... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am |
Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Silver Lake Branch Library are hosting a used book sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up engaging reading material, and support the... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am |
Walk Highland Park Celebrate this year’s summer reading theme of “My LA” by exploring Highland Park with us. We will walk down Figueroa Street, perusing the Angels Walk LA signs and sharing our own tales of the... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Celebrating June Jubilee in the Octavia Lab Join us for June Jubilee! Pick and heat press a design inspired by Octavia Butler onto a free tote bag. Share your favorite Octavia Butler books, passages, or... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
June Jubilee Rotunda Crafts Get ready to get creative for the library's June Jubilee Celebration. Make a flower pencil, keychain, bracelet, bookmark, button, and fan. There will be a grab-and-go puzzle and a... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Quilt Workshops and Display African American quilts are an expressive art form that gives voice to both the past and the present. The African American Quilters of Los Angeles will display their distinctive quilts... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Y-Seam Quilting Workshop Bobby’s Y-Seam: The secret of making an easy Y-Seam. Attendance is limited to 18 participants. This program will take place in Meeting Room B on the Main Floor, near Fifth Street Entrance. |
Central Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Mini Memory Lab Showcase: Digitizing Your Photographs Join Central Library’s Digitization & Special Collections Department staff for a step-by-step demonstration on how to digitize... |
Central Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
June Jubilee StoryWalk®: Saturday by Oge Mora Enjoy this special StoryWalk® during our June Jubilee! Families can read the story together as they walk around the "We Read Together Space" in the... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
BARK: Read With Daisy Mae Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this program with certified therapy dog, Daisy Mae. Early through advanced readers are welcome to this first come, first served event... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00 am to 10:30 am |
West African Drum and Dance Leimert Park African Drummers and dancers will present a procession to announce the start of this year’s Jubilee Juneteenth celebration. This includes a libation ceremony which will be... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:15 am to 12:00 pm |
Zumba With Lula Join Zumba with Lula for fun dancing and exercise! Let's do it!Please note, this program runs May through October.There will be no class on Saturday, October 14.This program is made possible with the support of... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am |
Storytime With Miss Susan Miss Susan visits the library on certain Saturday mornings to read stories to our neighborhood toddlers and young children. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Food Writing Unfolded With Bonnie Benwick (Culinary Historians of Southern California) Bonnie Benwick discusses, via a virtual Zoom presentation, the state of food... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:45 am |
StoryWalk Launch Party: Bubblemania We're celebrating our new StoryWalk® with a bubble show! Explore the science of bubbles through shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
STEM English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Moving with Joy: Community Yoga Flow Join us for a beginner friendly and accessible yoga class to help you move in harmony with Breath and Joy in your heart and mind. This gentle class reminds all of us, that... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Faithful Central Choir Join us as we bless our June Jubilee celebration stage with the anointed sounds of the Faithful Central Mass Choir as they share a couple of powerful musical selections with us that will feed... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Celebrate Black Music Month: Listening Party! In celebration of Black Music Month, we’re going to have a listening party! Join us as we read, sing, play, and learn about black musicians. This... |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:15 pm |
Beginning African American Genealogy: The Benefaction of You Join us in person as pro genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith conducts the Basics of African American Genealogy from her home in... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Our Stories, Our Voices: The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature Local Black children's book authors Andrea J. Loney, Glenda... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Authors English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Empowering Our Community Through Double Dutch Jumping Founders Courtney Tell & Sharalle Horn created Melanated Jump Squad, a South Central Los Angeles-based Double Dutch squad, as an... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
One-on-One Genealogy Assistance First come, first served! Members of the California African American Genealogical Society (CAAGS), the Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS), and independent... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Homebuyer Workshop Don’t miss the opportunity to start making strides toward purchasing your very own home during LAPL’s June Jubilee Celebration. Experts have gathered to educate attendees about upfront costs, how to... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Kat Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Kat. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch.Los niños están... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Romare Bearden: Storytelling in Mixed Media Art Learn about the life and work of renowned African American artist Romare Bearden and create your own artwork inspired by his innovative mixed media... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am |
Drag Makeup Clinic for Teens Join Pickle for an easy drag makeup tutorial and conversation about the drag artform! Some supplies will be provided, but teens are encouraged to bring their own makeup to learn how to add... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Student Success English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am |
Your Author Series: Zeena Pliska Join us as we welcome author Zeena Pliska as she discusses her picture book Egyptian Lullaby—a rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, its people,... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends our patrons e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and more on their favorite electronic devices? We can show you how to access all these resources with... |
Central Library | Teens, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:30 am |
Read With a STAR: Toni Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Toni. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Drumming for Your Life The Creating the Life and Community You Want Drum Circle will lead you on a drum journey that empowers you to create a better life for yourself and your community by inspiring purpose, personal... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Dinosaur Terrarium Craft for Children Children will create their own small dinosaur world in a container that they can keep and take home. Free event for children Ages 3-14. Supplies will be provided. No... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Healthy Meals With Soul Nutritious meals nourish and heal our bodies. Enjoy learning how to prepare healthy recipes to celebrate Juneteenth while exploring how different foods heal and maintain the body and the mind.... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm |
African American Family History & Reparations in California Chris Lodgson will join us via Zoom from the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC) will talk about his... |
Central Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:30 pm |
Pickle Presents Shakespeare! "All the world's a stage," and no one takes that more glit-erally than Drag Storytime's Pickle! After more than 400 years, Shakespeare’s words still hold up, remaining... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Jun 10, 2023 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Got Rhythm! Got Rhythm! is a captivating dance and music performance based in the indigenous American art form of rhythm tap dance. Channing Cook-Holmes is a tap dancer and drummer extraordinaire, who presents rhythm tap in its... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Music & Performances English |