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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Play Chess! Join other chess players for some serious fun! A parent or guardian must accompany children. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 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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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Lab Join us every Wednesday for our Computer Lab! Learn and practice basic computer skills from a Cybernaut. Learn skills such as: using email, typing, cybersecurity, understanding your smartphone, and e-media. For a... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:15 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free. No... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:30 pm |
Read to a Dog Children can build confidence and practice reading skills in this weekly program with certified therapy dog Grant. |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Learn to Make Fresh Spring Rolls Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Learn to Crochet a Granny Square Bag! Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a granny square bag during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher Julie. You will... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm |
Stories and Crafts With STAR Volunteer Linda Children are invited to enjoy stories and crafts with our STAR volunteer, Linda. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Social Work on your current project with like-minded fiber artists. Supplies and sewing machines are available for use.This program was made possible with the generous support of the Library Foundation of Los... |
Atwater Village Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm |
Homework Help The Westchester Branch Teen Council will assist students grades K-8 with homework. |
Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Super Duper Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of stories and fun. Best for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Older and younger kids are welcome as well. |
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Horangee Korean Folk Tiger Learning the folk tales of the Korean tiger, children will hear two folk tales and then paint with bamboo brush and ink their own portrait of Horangee, the folk-art tiger of Korea.... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm |
Geebo the Magical Clown! You won't want to miss who's coming to the library, it is Geebo the Magical Clown!Geebo the Magical Clown will delight and amaze us with his magic, wonder of bubbles, one or two magical animals,... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English, Español |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm |
Playdough Hour Explore your creativity during our Playdough Hour! Follow a template or squish something into creation. Playing with playdough helps develop muscles used for fine motor movements. Children of all ages are... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Garden Party Local Teens, including members of Teens Leading Change (TLC) in conjunction with Palisades Branch Teen Council, Pali High art and photography students, will be presenting their work to the community in May.A kick-... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens |
STEM English |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 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 |
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Wed, May 01, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Community Seed Library & Fruit Trees: Composting at Home Elliott Kuhn of Cottonwood Urban Farms will discuss converting your food waste into useful fertilizer. |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your inner poet and submit your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 10:15 am to 11:30 am |
Preschool Storytime- Again Again Storytime Performer Celebrates Dia Come help us celebrate Día (Children’s Day/Book Day) with music by Again Again.Again Again is the creative vision of two... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 1:00 pm |
First Thursday Film Screening: "The Color Purple" (2023) Join us for a screening of The Color Purple 2023). Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life,... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 1:30 pm |
Film Discussion: "The Death of Stalin" Join our virtual discussion of the 2017 film The Death of Stalin: A Comedy of Terrors.Steve Buscemi and Jason Isaacs star in this uproarious satire from Armando... |
Online Los Feliz Branch Library |
Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone / Homework Help Trained homework helpers will assist K-12 students with school assignments and help navigate the library's online student resources. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Cybernauts: Computer Help Learn new computer skills, such as how to print, set up, and check your email, e-media, and more with our cybernaut. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Michelle Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Michelle. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch. |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 02, 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 |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music The audience will journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 3:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Nossi Bojagi Wrapping Workshop Welcome to our Bojagi wrapping class! Bojagi is a traditional Korean wrapping cloth with a rich history. In this class, we will delve into the... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Workshop on Repujado With Miriam Quezada Adult Art Activity of the ancient Mexican Art of "Repujado" or tin embossing will cover the techniques for engraving or pushing out... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 02, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Computer Comfort Beginning, hands-on training on how to use a mouse and keyboard. No computer experience is necessary. No advance registration is required. All classes are held on a first-come, first-served basis. Space... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |