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Fri, May 16, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Miss Sandy Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Miss Sandy. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 16, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chess Club Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning? Then, join Stephen and Avi every Friday afternoon to learn and play chess with other people. All ages are welcome! |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Games English |
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Fri, May 16, 2025 3:00 pm |
Read With STAR Reader Richaunti Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Richaunti. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Fri, May 16, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
English Conversation Class Enhance your English skills through engaging activities that involve speaking practice. Improve your vocabulary, reading, and writing skills.¡Mejore su inglés! Practique hablar inglés... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Fri, May 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
LA Made Presents: Grow, Cook, Eat, & Grow Join us for a great program about the Cottage Food Industry in L.A., selling your stuff at Farmers Markets/Festivals, cooking with locally grown ingredients,... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Fri, May 16, 2025 3:30 pm |
Pronunciation and Idioms With Jill Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and better understand those unusual expressions called idioms? This class is for you! Adults will practice pronouncing... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 9:30 am to 10:30 am |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun!Please note, we will not have Zumba class on the following dates: 1/11, 2/22, 3/1 4/5, 7/12, and 10/4. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
STAR Storytime With Jen Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Pronunciation Class With Adrienne During these weekly sessions, participants will practice commonly used words and expressions that will help with informal and practical English for work, school, home, or... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-In Tutoring With Mike 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,... |
Lake View Terrace Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Carolyn Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes and applications, studying for... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 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... |
Lincoln Heights Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Walking Book Club If a group of fellow book lovers, the great outdoors, and a bit of exercise sound good to you, join our Walking Book Club! We'll discuss books we are currently reading or have left an impression, and... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library will be selling gently used books. All proceeds will... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am |
Read With a STAR: Jim Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card. |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 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... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 12:30 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... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba for Kids! Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.Please note that there is no zumba on the following dates: 2/22, 3/1, 4/5, 7/12, 10/4. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am |
Japanese Storytime Join us for our fun lively Japanese Storytime held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories, and sing some songs too! |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English, Japanese |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Yarniacs of Mar Vista Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Cosplay for Science Presents: The Shield Fern Guild’s Museum of Natural Wonders Calling all adventurers! Head to the Museum of Natural Wonders at the Octavia Lab, a pop-up... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, STEM English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
"We Write the Book" Craft Program Join artist Debra Disman for this all-ages craft series, where we learn to make a different book each session! Play with fun materials and learn new skills! All... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Stress Management Workshop in Japanese These workshops by Yellow Chair Collective are held in Japanese. Join us for a stress-relief workshop to find more calm in your everyday life. Learn unique... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness Japanese |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
Docent-led Tour of the Central Library Gardens Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library's gardens. Your docent guide will share stories about the gardens as they were originally... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: Robocop In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
Big Read Book Discussion: The House on Mango Street Join us to discuss the Big Read Book of 2025, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Introduction to Yiddish Theater Please join us as lecturer Arnold Weiss tells the history of Yiddish Theater in the United States including stories of Paul Muni, Walter Matthau... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Lectures English |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Sounds of Winds This entrancing program of traditional Korean music (rooted in shamanic rituals and agrarian life) and contemporary music influenced by Korean culture is led by the engaging... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 3:00 pm |
Armenian Dance With Tom Bozigian / Հայկական պար Թոմ Պոզիկյանի հետ Please join us for a series of free Armenian dance workshops with the internationally recognized dance instructor Tom Bozigian. Limit to 100... |
Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Music & Performances English, Armenian |
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Sat, May 17, 2025 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 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, May 17, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Drum Fun: Family Drum Circle Connect through the universal power of rhythm! Join us for a vibrant and engaging drum circle for the whole family.This fun-filled program fosters joy, creativity, and togetherness.... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning, Music & Performances English |