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Sat, May 24, 2025 11:00 am |
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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 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 24, 2025 11:30 am |
Big Read: Book Discussion and Writing Workshop Join us to discuss the Big Read Book of 2025, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. We will also have a writing workshop. |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs, Writing English |
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Sat, May 24, 2025 11:30 am |
A Faery Hunt: Magical Faery Adventure Come and join the faeries as they take you on a musical revue in this 2-person faery show. A Faery Hunt will help you find the magic of imagination in this fun and... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Music & Performances, Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, May 24, 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, May 24, 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 24, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Khmer Ceramics for Adults Join us for a workshop that celebrates the preservation of Cambodian culture and ceramics! You'll have the opportunity to carve your own clay piece and have it glaze-fired to a color of your... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Business, Career & Finances 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 |
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 24, 2025 1:00 pm |
Baila Baila: Spanish Through Music and Movement (Isabel Brazon) The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. During our 45 minute class, kids and... |
Washington Irving Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
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 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 2:30 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 3:15 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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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 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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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 |
Adult Walk-in Tutoring Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile phone questions, job applications, e-mail, and guidance with... |
Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Tue, May 27, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20 minute sessions. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |