Thursdays at SFV Libraries

In Person

• Canoga Park
  
  • 4:00 pm to 5:30 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!  

• Chatsworth
  • 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...
  • 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Student Zone Helper Join us for Student Zone! Need help? Ask our experienced tutor who is available to help you with your homework.Help includes:Assistance with homework and school research Free Printing Access to school...

• Encino-Tarzana
  • 4:00 pm  LA Made Presents: Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda
    Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna and get your own Henna tattoos! Participants will earn about the significance of...

• Granada Hills
  • 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.

• Lake View Terrace
  • 4:30 pm   Homework Help  Do you need help with homework? Do you need school supplies to complete your homework? Would you like to print for free? Great! Come to our branch for homework help. Our tutors are here to assist.
  • 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   STAR Storytime  Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteers, Phyllis and Charity. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our branch.

• Mid-Valley Regional
  • 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
  • 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...
  • 4:30 pm to 6:30 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...

• North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional
  • 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

• Northridge
  • 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!
  • 4:00 pm  AAPI Storytime and Craft  Join us for a storytime celebrating Asian culture, followed by a fun craft where kids will create their own dragon kite.

• Pacoima
  • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm CrEATive Plate and Again & Again Music
    CrEATive Plate brings hands on experience through cooking. Children will have the opportunity to have fun while cooking and learn about where their food come

• Panorama City
  • 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Student Zone: After School Study Area and Homework Help
    Visit our Student Zone! Student zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12. Trained.

• Platt
  • 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.
  • 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm  Intermediate English Conversation Class
    Join our Intermediate English Conversation Class to improve your communication, grammar, and expand your vocabulary.Contact the literacy coordinator for more information...

• Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard
  • 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. 

• Sun Valley
  • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  Candy Sushi  Decorate "sushi" (crispy rice treats) using fruit roll-ups, Swedish fish and other candy as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

• Sylmar
  • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  Family Storytime Join us for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy storytime and unleash your creativity with our exciting crafts activities.

• Valley Plaza
  • 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,

• Van Nuys
  • 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tech Help With a Library Cybernaut
    Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer questions, using library databases,.
  • 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm  Read With STAR Volunteer Angela
    Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Angela. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

• West Valley Regional
  • 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Fiber Art, Knitting, and Crocheting Club The Fiber Arts & Knitting Club is a weekly drop-in group for adults and teens interested in knitting, crocheting, and other fiber crafts. Bring your current project and join others to share techniques, stories, and inspiration!

• Woodland Hills
  
  • 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.

Virtual

• 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.
• 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  
• 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.
  
• 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cover to Cover Book Club Join us for a discussion of the monthly book selection.January 23: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideFebruary 27: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia AlvarezMarch.
• 6:00 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...

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