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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
StoryWalk®: A Beetle is Shy at the Audubon Center at Debs Park We are buzzing over our newest StoryWalk® in the Audubon Center at Debs Park!Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and open... |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 9:30 am |
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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:Saturday, November 8 |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteer Olga. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!STAR schedules are... |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
California Native Plant Club Each meeting features a different plant or garden activity. Learn about the native plants in our container garden and their role in local ecosystems, and gain inspiration for your... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Woodland Hills Library Gardening Club Love plants or want to learn how to grow your own garden? Come connect with fellow green thumbs (or aspiring ones!) as we share tips, swap... |
Woodland Hills Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am |
Walk-in Tutoring With Juan Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Learn About the Aqueduct Come learn about how water shaped the growth of Los Angeles and the backstory behind the L.A. Aqueduct. Our speaker, Jack J. Feldman, retired in 2006 as a Senior Manager after 36 years working... |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Adults |
History & Genealogy, Lectures English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
Author Talk: Anne Soon Choi in Conversation With Naomi Hirahara Join author Anne Soon Choi in her discussion of L.A. Coroner, the first-ever biography of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Authors English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
StoryWalk® at the L.A. Zoo: Señorita Mariposa and Not a Monster Discover a new story or two at the L.A. Zoo! Just stop by the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on your next visit and... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Community Soil Lab Bring a soil or compost sample and we'll test it together. Get real time results for key soil health indicators like NPK, pH, and more in our community lab. Learn what results mean and join hands-on... |
Panorama City Branch Library | Adults |
STEM English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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: 11/8. |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Kids |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Wishcrafting Workshop Be careful with what you wish for! Wishcrafting is the art of crafting wishes that reflect your intentions and help focus your energies. Come with an open mind, a few wishes you want to manifest... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Learn to Crochet a Ball Learn basic crochet stitches and techniques by making a hacky sack or stress ball during this four-session workshop instructed by longtime crochet teacher, Julie. All supplies will be provided, and... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Where the Wild Books Are Children's Book Club Join our fun Summer book club featuring different books with important themes for ages 6 and 7. Local Girl Scout Lilah Schulte, a rising Junior in... |
Playa Vista Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 11:00 am |
Read With a STAR Volunteer: Miss Irina Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina. Children can read to Miss Irina or Miss Irina can read to them.... |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Read With a STAR: Jeffrey Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three visits. |
Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 11:00 am |
Get Ready for College Workshop High school students, it's time to apply for college! Not sure where to start or which schools to consider? We've got you covered. Join us for our Get Ready for College Workshop,... |
Chinatown Branch Library | Teens |
College Readiness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Board Game Day Bring your favorite board game and connect with community members at Central Library's monthly Board Game Day! This is a free event for both experienced and new players.Don't have a board game? No problem!... |
Central Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Games English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library Book Sale The Friends of the John C. Fremont Branch Library will be selling gently used books for readers of all ages. Stop in and take a peek!... |
John C. Fremont Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Sculpt a Witch's Sigil A sigil is a symbol with mystical properties used in spell casting. During this enchanting workshop, participants will create a chaos magick sigil using polymer clay. While the clay bakes,... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
BARK: Kids Reading to Dogs BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.... |
Northridge Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jeffrey Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
World Cinema Series: Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom A disillusioned schoolteacher is transferred to the most remote school in the world, cut off from modern life deep in the Himalayan glaciers. In a... |
Central Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Reading Music - Music: A Subversive History by Ted Gioia Explore Ted Gioia's sweeping and unique 2019 work of musicology,... |
In Person & Online Central Library |
Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm |
Canoga Summer Youth Art Showcase Enjoy the arts that have been created throughout the summer by our youth. There will be a 2-hour general showcase and light refreshments. |
Canoga Park Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Naloxone Training for Adults Koreatown Youth & Community Center (KYCC) will be providing a free bilingual naloxone training. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. By... |
Pico Union Branch Library | Adults |
Community Resources & Services, Health & Wellness English, Español |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Jess 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,... |
Northridge Branch Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy, Language Learning English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Movie Screening: The Comedy of Terrors Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price) is an amoral undertaker in 19th-century New England who takes to murdering people to have enough cash to support his drinking habit.... |
Frances Howard Goldwyn - Hollywood Regional Branch Library | Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Active Studio: Hojalata Embossed Artwork The Active Studio is a program geared towards older adults. In this session, we will be presenting Hojalata - or the art of embossing tin. These... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 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 | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm |
Book Discussion: Queer by Willam S. Burroughs Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is a haunting tale of possession and exorcism. Both an unflinching autobiographical self-... |
Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm |
Saturday Cinema: Mildred Pierce (1945) Join us in the community room for a screening of the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce. Based on James M. Cain's psychological thriller, Joan Crawford won the... |
Wilshire Branch Library | Adults |
Film English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Finnegans Wake Book Club Join the long-running (since 1995) Finnegans Wake Book Club for an afternoon of readings and music. It’s the perfect introduction to James Joyce's masterpiece. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Book Clubs English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
Second Saturdays: Jason Issokson Award-winning violinist Jason Issokson, who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, presents Iconic... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Music & Performances English |
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Sat, Aug 09, 2025 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Teens of LA Film Festival Lights, Camera, Action!You're invited to an awesome celebration of young local filmmakers and their amazing creations! Come cheer them on as we screen the winning films, celebrate their... |
Central Library | Teens |
Film, Student Success English |