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Fri, May 17, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:00 am to 11:30 am |
Yoga & Meditation With Master John Energy connects your mind and body. Through our guided practice, you can develop energy awareness, which helps promote peace of mind, inspiration... |
Online Memorial Branch Library |
Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Alzheimer's Los Angeles: Healthy Brain Habits Interested in tips for keeping your brain healthy? Learn about age-related changes in memory and thinking, risk factors... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:00 am |
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.... |
Echo Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:30 am |
Friday Seated Exercises Join us for seated exercises. Learn new exercises, keep healthy, and meet new friends within the safety of the library. |
Chatsworth Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Film English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:30 am |
Vinyasa Yoga Class Vinyasa yoga focuses on flow, breathing, and connection, all of which reduce stress and improve general health. A yoga class for all levels. Mats are provided. |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Magic for Kids Join us for a magic show with Magician Allen Oshiro, a performing member of Hollywood's Magic Castle and an award-winning children's magician. |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Music & Performances English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Robin Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Robin. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00 am |
Multicultural Literacy With Cyd This class explores works of fiction and non-fiction from various cultures around the world as a way to understand our differences and the world as we see... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00 am |
English Conversation With Lisa Speak English with confidence! Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Adults of all levels are... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00 am |
Walk-in Tutor With Patrick 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-... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:00 am |
Pilates Develop strength, flexibility and balance through the fusion of pilates mat and various styles of movement. All levels welcome. No entry after the first ten minutes. |
Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Walk-in-Tutor Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults will work with a tutor for 20-30 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is on a first-come, first-served basis. Services... |
Platt Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Bet Tzedek: Free Legal Services Bet Tzedek is a nonprofit law firm that offers free legal services, outreach education, and policy advocacy for individuals and families in Los Angeles... |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Community Resources & Services English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 12:00 pm |
Gift Wrapping Drop by our Gift Wrap Station, where you can personalize your presents for loved ones. Bring in your small gifts and enjoy wrapping them with a variety of papers, bows, and labels (... |
Cahuenga Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 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... |
Central Library | Adults, Seniors |
Tours English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Duplicate Bridge Come join our twice-monthly Duplicate Bridge game. Space is very limited, so if you are not already on the organizer's email list you will have to contact her so you can be... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Have Fun and Learn to Play Bridge We have a new bridge game on the first and third Fridays of the month. This program is for anyone who wants to have an enjoyable time playing bridge—beginners... |
Palisades Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Games English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
English Conversation Class With Sidney and Natalie Speak English with confidence! The English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 1:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring With Lauren 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-... |
Central Library | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Hands-only CPR Training A staff member from the L.A. County Department of Public Health is available to provide hands-only CPR training, as well as answer general health and wellness... |
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 2:00 pm |
Friday Movie Screening Join us for an entertaining afternoon with recent movie releases projected on our large screen. Blockbusters, Oscar winners, action, drama, sci-fi, comedy—We've got it... |
Little Tokyo Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Film English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Read With STAR Volunteer Hallie Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR Volunteer Hallie.Take home a free book after reading with Hallie three times. |
Granada Hills Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Cybernauts: Computer Help Learn new computer skills, such as how to print, set up, and check your email, e-media, and more with our cybernaut. |
El Sereno Branch Library | Kids, Teens |
Computers & Technology English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 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 |
Fri, May 17, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
STAR Stories With Brauna Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Brauna. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our... |
Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 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... |
Online | Adults |
Adult Literacy English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 4:00 pm |
Poetry Writing Workshop Gubnit Ní Dhúinn will present five workshops, each focused on a different poetic form.January 19: HaikuFebruary 16: SonnetMarch 15: VillanelleApril 19: AcrosticMay 17... |
Westwood Branch Library | Adults |
Poetry, Writing English |
Fri, May 17, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Lei Making Workshop Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a lei making workshop led by Leilani Huggins, a fourth generation Hawaiian lei maker and... |
Studio City Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
How to Bird StoryWalk at the Audubon Center Check out our new StoryWalk in partnership with the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Take an accessible self-directed nature walk and get... |
Offsite | Babies and Toddlers, Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 9:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Used Book Sale Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature),... |
Central Library | Kids, Adults |
Book Sales English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Olga Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Olga. Take home a free book after reading with Olga three times. |
Eagle Rock Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 9:30 am to 10:00 am |
Valley Plaza Friends Monthly Meeting Join us for our monthly Friends of the Valley Plaza Library meeting. We welcome new members! |
Valley Plaza Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Volunteer Engagement English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
Haiku Challenge May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're celebrating with poetry by supporting one of our favorite Eagle Rock local Asian-owned businesses. Discover your... |
In Person & Online Eagle Rock Branch Library |
Kids, Adults |
Poetry English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
Walk-in Tutoring Interested in improving your reading, writing, or conversational skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments or... |
Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am |
Read With STAR Volunteer Jen Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Jen. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our... |
Studio City Branch Library | Kids |
Storytimes & Read Alouds English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Zumba With Lula! Join us for Zumba with Lula, fun dancing and exercise! |
Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library Book Sale Check out the Friends of the Harbor City-Harbor Gateway Branch Library used book sale on the first and third Saturdays of the... |
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library | Teens, Adults |
Book Sales English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Free Book Sale Ready for a literary treat? Dive into a world of stories without spending a dime! Join us for our Free Book Sale. Take home books on different subjects and genres from the library's... |
Malabar Branch Library | Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors |
Book Sales English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the... |
Mar Vista Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Free Citizenship Classes/Clases de Ciudadania Gratis Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the... |
Pacoima Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Citizenship & Immigration English, Español |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
Talleres de Salud Mental: Comprendiendo la depresión y desarrollando la resiliencia Talleres de Salud Mental: Workshop are only in Spanish / Talleres solo en Espanol05/18/2024: Comprendiendo... |
Mark Twain Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Health & Wellness Español |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Saturday Morning Yoga Join us for yoga taught by Vimmi, a volunteer certified yoga instructor. Please bring your own yoga mat.Classes are subject to change or cancellation without notice... |
Felipe de Neve Branch Library | Adults |
Health & Wellness English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle-grade Readers Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions. This month, we will be reading Three Keys by Kelly Yang. |
Online Sun Valley Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 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... |
Fairfax Branch Library | Adults, Seniors |
Adult Literacy English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Book Club for Middle Grade Readers: "Three Keys" by Kelly Yang Middle-grade readers are invited to participate in our fun monthly book discussions.... |
Online Palisades Branch Library |
Kids |
Book Clubs English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Chemistry Experiment and Lesson: STEM Scholars Learn about acids and bases through a fun and interactive science experiment and lesson. |
Van Nuys Branch Library | Kids |
STEM English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 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... |
Central Library | Adults |
Tours English |
Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Beginning Chess Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy, chess. All ages are welcome! |
Westwood Branch Library | Kids, Adults |
Games English |