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Wed, May 21, 2025 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Chinese Dessert Dumpling Demonstration and Tasting Join chef Jess Wang for a communal Chinese dessert tradition, preparing hand-rolled sticky rice dumplings!Learn about the symbolic... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 4:00 pm |
The Active Studio, Gymnasium for the Mind Ready to give your brain a fun workout? Join us for Gymnasium for the Mind to boost your attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought, and creativity in a... |
Junipero Serra Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 5:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Dan 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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Wed, May 21, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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 21, 2025 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 21, 2025 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
STAR Storytime With Michelle 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 reading sessions at our branch.STAR... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 5:30 pm |
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class With Rob This class is for beginning adult learners and focuses on practical English for work, school, home and community. Apply what you learn with other... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 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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Wed, May 21, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring: Improve Your Reading and Writing Skills Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English... |
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Hannah 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... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:00 pm |
Chatsworth Teen Council Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join our library Teen Council. We meet to discuss issues related to teens and the library and work to program events of interest to teens. Meet other teens in... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Teens |
Student Success, Volunteer Engagement English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Zumba for Adults! Come join us for great exercise and fun! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:20 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Miss Susan Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Miss Susan. Take home a free book after reading with a STAR Volunteer three times! |
Baldwin Hills Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:30 pm |
Book Club for Adults Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our long-running book club for adults!Upcoming meetings:January (1/15): Table for Two by Amor TowlesFebruary (2/19): The First Ladies by Marie... |
Studio City Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
English Speaking Skills With Alec Speak English with confidence! Join our English Speaking Skills Class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. For more information, contact (213) 228-7037... |
Robertson Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Wed, May 21, 2025 6:30 pm to 8:00 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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Wed, May 21, 2025 7:25 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Services include:Guidance from a trained... |
Cypress Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 22, 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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Thu, May 22, 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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Thu, May 22, 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 |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 10:30 am |
Baby and Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes intended to build early literacy skills for children ages 0-5. Storytime will be followed by a short playtime. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Storytelling Class With Megha Stories inspire! Stories teach! Stories make us laugh! Research shows that listening and telling stories helps us understand and remember information better. Participants will have an... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 10:30 am |
STAR Reader Ms. Lisa Children are welcome to join our STAR volunteer, Ms. Lisa, in discovering the joys of reading. Our branch will give them a complimentary book to keep once they attend three STAR sessions. |
Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Kathleen 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Gymnasium for the Mind Ready to give your brain a fun workout? Join us for Gymnasium for the Mind to boost your attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought, and creativity in a... |
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 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 22, 2025 11:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Genealogy Garage: Tracing Chinese Ancestors Using My China Roots, a Case Study Clotilde Yap is back! This time, she'll show us interesting examples of the kinds of... |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
History & Genealogy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Walk-In Tutoring With Eric 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... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm |
Mindful Meditation Thursdays Unwind, recharge, and reset with leaders from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. |
Central Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 12:30 pm to 1:30 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, Seniors |
Tours English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 12:30 pm |
Russian for Beginners Russian for Beginners. |
Online Central Library |
Adults |
Language Learning English, Russian |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 12:30 pm |
Lunchtime Line Dance Come kick up your heels and learn line dances in a variety of styles, including Western, pop, Latin, disco, and more!Tuesdays - Intermediate Level Thursdays - Beginner Level (No experience... |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
B.Y.O. Needle Arts Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or hand-stitching projects to the library and enjoy a relaxing hour crafting 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 22, 2025 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 22, 2025 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 |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Big Read Book Club (ESL/ELL- Low Intermediate) With Leah: The House on Mango Street Are you an English language learner and interested in practicing your reading? This book club is for ESL/ELL adults... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:00 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 connects crowdsourced volunteer providers... |
Online Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library |
Adults |
Business, Career & Finances, Citizenship & Immigration, Community Resources & Services English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:00 pm |
Community Connections Humans thrive when able to communicate in person, so we're is inviting you to join us in creating a group that is dedicated to connecting as neighbors and friends. All adults are welcome! |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Aphasia Book Club Aphasia is a language disorder, usually resulting from stroke or head injury. It can affect a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for... |
Online Echo Park Branch Library |
Adults, Seniors |
Book Clubs English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Get quick help in topics like English Conversation, reading and writing, filling out forms, computer and smartphone help, resume building, studying for the citizenship test, and more. This program is on a... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English, Español |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 1:30 pm |
Thursday Matinee: Here Join us for the movie Here. Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Coloring Explore your creative side. Join us for a relaxing weekly session filled with friends and fun. All materials are provided free. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:00 pm |
Adult Learning Session With Lisa Adult Learning Sessions empower participants with essential reading, writing and English conversation skills. The session leader facilitates engaging activities, such as reading... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 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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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:20 pm |
Writing Class With Robert This class will teach the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for everyday use, such as writing emails and letters. The class... |
Online | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 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 22, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:30 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Quiet, Safe Study... |
Memorial Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |
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Thu, May 22, 2025 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
Student Zone: Homework Help for Students in Grades K-12 Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Services include:Guidance from a trained... |
Wilmington Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Student Success English |