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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Genealogy Garage: Navigating Chinese Names With My China Roots My China Roots's Clotilde Yap will discuss Chinese naming practices, including female names, names in translation, and... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Celebration of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library: 40 Years of Service It is a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Friends of the Mar Vista Library, a sustaining community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy, Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
English Conversation Class Speak English with confidence! This English conversation class is perfect for beginner and intermediate levels. Adults will use common words and expressions. This class focuses on... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Poetry Month Celebration In celebration of National Poetry Month, we're excited to feature California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick and Los Angeles Youth Laureate Sierra Leone Anderson alongside local poets. They... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Get Ready for College: Researching Colleges & Deciding Where To Go Navigate the college tour experience with confidence in this essential workshop. Learn expert tips for... |
Platt Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 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 for you! Learners will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:30 am |
Teen Council Poetry Bookmarks Join the Fairfax Teen Council as we celebrate National Poetry Month! We'll be seeing worlds in grains of sand, and comparing loved ones to summer days while reading, writing and... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Earth Day Celebration Join the Memorial Branch Teens Recycling for Change project to learn about composting and recycling at home, enjoy family fun activities, and more!Teens Recycling for Change is part of the Teens... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Garden Tour Take an hour-long tour through Central Library's gardens. Your docent guide will share stories about the gardens as they were originally designed in 1926 and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting Club Join our Knitting and crochet club. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own supplies. |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: "The Strange Little Cat" Siblings Karin and Simon are visiting their parents and their little sister Clara, planning to have dinner with relatives. (72 min.) This... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Nature Drawing With Kelvin Nguyen Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and state parks of Los Angeles. Funding provided by the... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Best Friends LA & Reducing Animal Stress Join us for a special event hosted by Platt's Paw Protectors, our dedicated Teens Leading Change group, and featuring guest speakers from two great non-... |
Platt Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:00 pm |
Well Played, a Tabletop Gaming Gathering Join us for Well Played!, a monthly tabletop gaming gathering. Adult and teen players at all experience levels are invited to enjoy the artistry and delight of... |
Edendale Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
Visible Mending Looking for a hobby that will help the environment, save you money, and provide an ongoing opportunity for social connection?Visible mending is a relaxing, empowering, meditative activity that keeps clothing... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
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, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Big Read: The Carlos Bulosan Book Club The Carlos Bulosan Book Club will host a lively book club discussion of this year's Big Read selection, Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz... |
In Person & Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Sourdough Bread Making In Brie's workshops, participants engage hands-on in developing important culinary and food safety practices, all while creating various delicious food... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Japanese Taiko Drumming This program introduces audiences of all ages to Japanese taiko drumming in three ways:Performances of traditional and contemporary repertoire.Presentations... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Día Celebration at Central Library El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, celebrates books and reading for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Join us... |
Central Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
The Impact of Yiddish Theater in the United States (Part 5) "The Impact of the Yiddish theater in America" program will continue the focus on the history of the Yiddish Theater in the United States... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month Join Raida for a demonstration of how to prepare hummus and baba ganoush and enjoy a sample of these delicious dips with mint tea.This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm |
Blackout Poetry Join us as we create blackout poetry in honor of National Poetry Month! |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Teens |
Poetry English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
ALAP Presents: "Venice Love" by S J Roth The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights presents a reading of Venice Love, a new play by S. J. Roth, featuring Dustin Green, Ashley Platz, and Ray Xifo. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Authors, Music & Performances, Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic Join us in-person or via Zoom for Expressions L.A. Poetry Reading Series, featuring poetry readings and open poetry mic. |
In Person & Online Studio City Branch Library |
Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nutrition With Healthy Cooking With Lilly Padilla Lilly Padilla is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, holistic nutrition chef, 12-year cancer survivor,... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 20, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Rhythm and Roots Louie Cruz Beltran is a well-known master conguero and percussionist who demonstrates and discusses various rhythms, where they specifically originated, and how they made... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sun, Apr 21, 2024 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Essential Backpacking Skills at Malibu Creek State Park Getting ready to spend the night out in a tent? Join REI'S professional instructors on this one day course to learn how to make a comfortable home for... |
Offsite | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sun, Apr 21, 2024 1:30 pm |
TreePeople's Traveling Dirt Doctor Learn what trees need to keep them healthy and why they are so important to the environment. You will also hear a story and plant a tree seed to grow and take home... |
Robertson Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am |
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for a spirited and engaging discussion of the world's best short stories! All selections are from... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Take-home Craft for Kids: Paper Lanterns Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with a take-home craft and make your own paper tea lantern! |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet a new friend and have some fun exercising. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us in person and enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays for children ages 18 months to 3 years. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and playtime. Best suited for ages 0-3 years old along with their caregivers. |
Malabar Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us at Westwood Library for songs, stories, and fingerplays for little ones. This storytime is best for our younger readers, including toddlers and pre-schoolers. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Milkweed for Monarchs: Author Visit and Giveaway Author Christine Van Zandt will read from her new book Milkweed for Monarchs. We will also be giving away free milkweed seedlings to attract... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Authors, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 10:30 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for storytime, fingerplays, and playtime each week on Monday mornings! These storytimes are intended to build early literacy skills and are recommended for ages 0-3 years. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:00 am |
Virtual Toddler Storytime Join us for a storytime via Zoom, featuring interactive stories, songs and rhymes. This event is designed to promote early literacy skills for children ages 4 and under. Caregiver... |
Online Edendale Branch Library |
Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:00 am |
Baby & Toddler Storytime Join us for stories and songs. This program is intended for children ages 0-3. |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:00 am to 11:45 am |
Storytime Parents, babies, toddlers and preschoolers, join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, play and more! This storytime is for children ages 0-5, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:30 am |
Monday Adult Seated Exercises Join us for Adult Seated Exercises in the Community Room. Meet new friends and get exercise in the beautiful confines of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 11:55 am to 5:30 pm |
Free Milkweed Giveaway Did you know that migratory monarch butterfly populations are threatened by habitat destruction and climate change? You can help support monarch butterflies by planting Asclepias fascicularis (... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 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 |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Italian Conversation Group Are you learning Italian but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Italian |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 1:00 pm |
English as a Second Language Class If English is not your first language, this class is for you. All levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Senior Writing Group Kathy Katims, founder of Saved by a Story, will be leading an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow... |
Palisades Branch Library | Seniors |
Writing English |
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Mon, Apr 22, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de ciudadania gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process.... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |