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Wed, Apr 17, 2024 4:00 pm |
English Conversation With Paul Speak English with confidence! English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement activities! We will have a craft activity following each session and stay to play with our toys. Geared towards children ages 2-5 years old, but all... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 4:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Homework Help for K-12 Students / Ayuda Con Las Tareas Para Estudiantes en Grados K-12 Student Zones are afterschool homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:A quiet, safe place to... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills. Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community. The class may... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic Night Join us for our weekly Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Bring your best material to try out, or just come to enjoy the show. Sign-up begins at 5:45 p.m. Open Mic starts at 6 p.m. Program... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
Wed, Apr 17, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Clases de ciudadanía gratis Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las clases son en español y son para las... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration Español |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 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 |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Works in Progress With Shing Yin Khor, LAPL Creator in Residence Shing Yin Khor, one of the two 2023/24 LAPL Creators in Residence, will be in the Central Library rotunda creating art in... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:00 pm |
Gift Wrapping Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them with a variety of papers, bows, and labels (while supplies last). |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention What do you do if your information is lost or stolen? Were you a victim of financial fraud? Join us online to learn how to prevent identity theft and what steps you can... |
Online Central Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Business, Career & Finances English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm |
An Introduction to Greek Mythology Are you interested in Greek Mythology? Join our April reading group on "The Greek Gods and Goddesses," which, in four friendly sessions starting April 18, will use the poems of... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour working on them and chatting with other needle-art fans.Limited supplies are available for... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more.Q.Me, a non-profit that... |
Online Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a brain disorder, usually resulting from a stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. The Aphasia Book Club is free and open to all... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Join our English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills. Contact the literacy coordinator for more information: plattliteracy@lapl.org. |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are welcome. |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
STAR Stories With Shelley Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Shelley. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Book Cart Sale The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jasmine Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Cathy Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Cathy. Take home a free book after reading with Cathy three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Angeles Mesa Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Neighborhood Sing An interactive program of conscious breathing, vocal exercises, improvisation, and music, Neighborhood Sing promotes self-expression through singing a diverse repertoire of songs and guided conversation.... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English, Español |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm |
Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Rona Children are invited to drop in during her volunteer shift and share the joy of storytelling and reading with Rona. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR sessions at the Palms-Rancho Park... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Student Zone Helper Student Zones are after-school homework and study areas that provide:Reserved computersFree printingBasic school suppliesAssistance with library research |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Susan Need help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Come to the Studio City Branch Library for a walk-in tutoring session every Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Adults... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
LEGO® Bricks at the Library Come build with us at the Library. Each month, we will have a suggested building theme. Your LEGO® bricks creation may be chosen to be displayed at the library. Recommended for ages four... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Games, STEM English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Please join us for a visit from the adorable therapy dogs of the BARK Program. Kids, practice your reading with these specially trained dogs who love to listen to... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Social Knitting and Crocheting Club Bring your latest project, exchange ideas, and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters and crocheters. |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help K-12 Trained L.A.-based Homework Helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. The study area includes... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 3:30 pm |
All-Ages Arts & Crafts: Paper Weaving Join us on our patio to make original art out of recycled materials using paper weaving techniques.All ages welcome. |
Edendale Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LEGO® Building Challenges Make LEGO® creations based on challenges presented by BuildUp for Kids. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Children's Crafternoons Join us once a month to create a unique craft! This program may require parents/cargivers to provide assistance to little ones. Materials are provided. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Ms. Liz Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Liz. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch. |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
STAR Storytime Join us for storytime with our STAR Volunteer, Miss Gabby. |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Robot Building and Other Animatronics Embark on an adventure into robotics and animatronics! Join us as Paul Thompson demonstrates how robots are made, their design, features, and performance. Explore... |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Portrait Drawing Learn how to draw portraits in pencil and other dry media. We build on our skills each week in this series, so regular attendance is encouraged, but everyone is welcome. Basic supplies are provided. |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Family Storytime Join us on the third Thursday of the month for stories, fingerplays, and rhymes: building reading skills while having fun!Suggested for ages three and up. |
Palisades Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Puppet Show Come see the amazing Franklin Haynes Marionettes Puppet Show live in action. Get ready to be amazed by the talented puppeteer as he bring enchanting stories to life through his intricate marionettes. This in-person... |
Sylmar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Baila Baila Get up and dance with this interactive bilingual concert for children and their families. Contagiously energetic, the Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. Kids and parents spend... |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Dungeons and Dragons Come and adventure with us!Dungeons and Dragons is a fun tabletop role-playing game where you play as a fantasy character and work with your team through a quest. Both beginners and experienced... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Teens |
Games English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Do you need to quickly boost your writing, reading, and communication skills? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. The Adult Literacy Program provides free tutoring in a variety of subjects and... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm |
Earth Day Craft / Manualidad del Día de la Tierra Plant a seed in honor of Earth Day! Seeds and materials are provided while supplies last.¡Planta una semilla en honor al Día de la Tierra! Las... |
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English, Español |
Thu, Apr 18, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Basic Computer Class Learn and practice basic computer skills like using the mouse, typing, browsing the internet, using email, and more. You can practice on your own, or you can work with an instructor. Computers are... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Computers & Technology English |