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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Marley Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kate Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are free... |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy as he simultaneously plays against all the students. All ages and levels are welcome. |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Games English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Abenaa Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Abenaa. Come three times and take home a free book. |
Westwood Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:00 am |
LA Made Presents: Composting 101 Composting is a powerful climate solution with many adoption avenues, making it one of the more accessible and simple changes to implement. Come learn how you can embrace this... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 11:30 am |
Share a Story With the BARK Therapy Dogs Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month, when kids can improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs from the BARK program. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Teen Council Share your opinions, help decide and plan what type of programs should be offered for teens at the library, gain leadership skills, make new friends, and hang out! Monthly meetings also include themed activities... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Film, Games, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 12:00 pm |
Adult Learning With Edwin Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 12:00 pm |
Henna Art Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will learn about the significance of Henna across cultures, the process of making Henna paste and its application,... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Knitting and Crochet Club Join us for knitting and crochet! |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Gaza Mon Amour Sixty-year-old fisherman Issa falls in love with Siham, a woman who works at the market, and decides he wants to finally get married. One day, he finds an ancient statue... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Current Events Class (Intermediate Level) With Molly This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
Read in English and Spanish With STAR Volunteer America Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, America. Take home a free book after coming... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Español |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutor 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... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 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.... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services are... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:00 pm |
Drum Fun: A Family Drum Circle Program Join us for an engaging drum circle where families can connect through the universal power of rhythm. This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity and allows... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:15 pm |
Conversations About the News With Stu and Tim This class is best suited for intermediate and advanced learners. Participants read the latest news and discuss U.S. history, along with English idioms and... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
English Reading and Conversation Class Join us every week for lively, informal discussions on whatever is interesting to you, and improve your English without even knowing it. This program is free and... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the Memorial Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read. |
Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Cardboard Connections Cardboard is accessible, sustainable, recyclable, fun, and readily available for makers who want to continue their projects at home. Learn advanced cardboard construction techniques that can be... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Kids |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Rhythm & Roots for Kids Join master percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran for an interactive, fun-filled journey through the rhythms of Africa, the Americas, and today’s music! Using humor and his congas, Louie will teach... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Classical Guitar Music Taro Wayama, Japanese-born guitarist/composer with a Master's and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California, presents a variety of... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Health Insurance and Medi-Cal Tabling USC’s Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) will be on hand to educate individuals about health insurance and offer information on how to access Medi-Cal... |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Mr. Matthew Listen to stories or practice reading with our amazing storytelling and reading volunteer, Mr. Matthew! Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm |
Book Talk: The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf Let's have a book talk about the Crusades! European and Arab versions of the Crusades have little in common. For Arabs, the twelfth and... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Family Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org. |
Central Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm |
Coding for Kids Coding for Kids introduces children to Python, a beginner-friendly and versatile coding language. In this session, teen volunteers will teach Python variables and loops. For ages 6 and up. Bring Your Own Laptop... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
Arroyo Book Club Join us for a lively book discussion. |
In Person & Online Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Creative Writing Group Calling all writers of fiction, screenplays, poetry, etc. Get feedback on your writing in a fun, supportive environment! The Central Library Creative Writing Group meets every other Saturday for... |
Central Library | Adults |
Writing English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Adult Literacy Walk-in Tutoring Adults can work with an in-person tutor for 15-20 minutes. No appointment required. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first come, first served basis. This free service includes... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:00 pm |
The UCLA Gluck Reed Quintet: MODEM Reeds Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music as we host the UCLA Gluck MODEM Reeds Quintet from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Gluck Fellows Program. |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm |
Walk-In Tutor With Avo 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, studying for... |
Sun Valley Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Apr 26, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Series, Session 2 Join Dungeon Master Timothy Meyer in a 3 week series of improvised fantasy adventure, using the rules of Dungeons... |
Central Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Sun, Apr 27, 2025 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Tech Help Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Computers & Technology English |
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Sun, Apr 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sun, Apr 27, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Renting vs. Buying For First-Time Homebuyers In this interactive workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of renting vs.buying a home,... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Community Resources & Services English |
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Sun, Apr 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Docent-led L.A. Central Library Art & Architecture Tour Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art,... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Q.Me Free Legal Clinic Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and clear question prepared in advance. Log... |
Online Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 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 28, 2025 10:00 am |
Again Again: Music for Kids Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) at the library with a special musical storytime featuring pop duo Again Again. Children age 0-5 and their... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Music & Performances English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:00 am |
World Literature Book Club Join us for an engaging discussion on some of the world's best short stories! This year's selections are from 100 Great Short Stories edited by James Daley and The... |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Beginning English Conversation Class Join our Beginning English Conversation Class to develop your communication, grammar and vocabulary skills.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information:... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 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! No class on... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Toddler Storytime Join us and enjoy stories, songs, and more 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 28, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, action rhymes, and songs presented by our Children's Librarian. Children may play with toys from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am |
Adult Seated Exercises Come join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Mon, Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Yoga and Tai Chi With Susan Join us for Yoga and Tai Chi!Please check the calendar to confirm session dates, including holiday exclusions and/or cancellations. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |