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Sat, May 24, 2025 12:00 pm |
Edendale Up Close Presents: Fiato Quartet For our next Edendale Up Close concert, we are excited to welcome Fiato Quartet—violinists Carrie Kennedy and Joel Pargman, violist Aaron Oltman, and cellist... |
Edendale Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading & Rhythm: A Reading Workshop With Drumming for Your Life Institute Reading and Rhythm is a six-week program series for beginning-level learners and those who want to... |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:15 pm |
Visible Mending Workshop With the Punk Rock Marthas Don't discard your ripped and torn clothes! Our visible mending workshop will highlight clever ways to repair garments and turn those... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Chalk Drawing for Adults Learn techniques to create beautiful images with chalk on black paper. Beginners & all skill levels are welcome. All supplies will be provided. |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 24, 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 24, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Three NASA Disasters There were three NASA disasters that involved loss of crew (Apollo 1, Challenger & Columbia).This presentation covers what happened, what caused the disasters, and what was done to prevent them... |
Porter Ranch Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
History & Genealogy, STEM English |
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Sat, May 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Baila Baila: Spanish Through Music and Movement The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45-minute class, kids and parents spend... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Drum Fun: A Family Drum Circle Program 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. It... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy, Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Pianist Shirley Hsieh and Violinist Sam Fischer Live in Concert Pianist Shirley Hsieh was a master class instructor at several universities, and violinist Sam Fischer has... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 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 24, 2025 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Jefferson Park Zine Fest II Join us for a second Jefferson Park Zine Festival and come Heal Through Art as we present local independent artists, zines, workshops, games, raffles, and more at Jefferson-Vassie D.... |
Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 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 24, 2025 2:00 pm |
LA Made Presents: Fabio Zini - South American Tango Music Join us for an instrumental concert, classical guitar, partly solo, partly accompanied by backing vocals. The audience will get... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 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 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Enter The Dragon - Movie Showing This movie made Bruce Lee a superstar. Lee participates in a brutal tournament at a remote island to convict a drug-trafficker who murdered his sister. In the classic fight-to-the-... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 2:00 pm |
Seed Themed Trivia Join us for games! Participants will receive free seed packets. |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Terri Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer, Terri. Come three times and take home a free book. |
West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Drum Fun Join us for an engaging drum circle where families can connect through the universal power of rhythm. This fun-filled program fosters joy and creativity and allows families to bond in a unique, non-verbal way. We provide... |
Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music as we host the the UCLA Gluck Mariachi Ensemble from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Gluck Fellows Program. Open to all ages! |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 2:00 pm |
Play Reading by the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights ALAP members will do a reading of Hot Gals by Adrian Thomas. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 2:30 pm |
Pride Kite Making and LGBTQ+ History Build your own kite—from frame assembly to painting the sails (rainbow colors!). With rubber stamps of historical queer symbols, you’ll be able to further decorate... |
Silver Lake Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, History & Genealogy English |
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Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 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, May 24, 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 24, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
ZOS!MO Live ZOS!MO is the singer-songwriter moniker of award-winning Filipino American fictionist, poet, playwright and culture bearer, Zosimo Quibilan. His band, also named ZOS!MO, exclusively plays original Tagalog indie pop/... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Teens |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 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 24, 2025 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Institute Come be dazzled by the performance of traditional Korean dances, music and costumes. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 3:30 pm |
May Storytime Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the library followed by open play in the community room. |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 4:00 pm |
Art Lab: Fun and Relaxation With Watercolors Teens and adults, please join us for a watercolor class. Embark on a captivating artistic journey where creativity meets relaxation. Led by watercolor... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sun, May 25, 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, May 25, 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, May 25, 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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Tue, May 27, 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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Tue, May 27, 2025 10:00 am to 3:30 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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Tue, May 27, 2025 10:00 am |
Introduction to Meditation Join us via Zoom to experience a variety of calming meditation techniques, presented by instructor Staci Mintz. |
Online West Valley Regional Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 10:15 am |
Preschool Storytime New day and time, beginning Tuesday May 6, 2025!Join us for 30 minutes of stories, action rhymes, and fun! We will have 30 minutes of playtime immediately following storytime. This program is... |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 10:30 am |
Flights of Fantasy Storytime We invite everyone to join a rollicking storytelling extravaganza, Flights of Fantasy Storytime! Many of your favorite stories will spring to life using a variety of engaging props and... |
West Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 10:30 am |
Storytime Join us for a 25-minute storytime, where we share engaging stories, fun songs, and interactive movements to foster early literacy skills for all children, followed by a chance to play with library toys designed to... |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Mark 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 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, Seniors |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 11:30 am |
English Conversation Class (Beginners) With Andrew In this class, beginners practice everyday English with the help of the vibrant Oxford Picture Dictionary. Apply what you learn through speaking with... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Tech TryOut Cart Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to our patrons on their smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Computers & Technology English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga With Heather Come join us for Gentle Vinyasa led by Yoga Alliance Certified teacher, Heather. Modifications can be offered for all poses. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat.This program... |
Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Megha Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha. |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Saryl Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:30 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 |