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Don't miss these upcoming LA Made Cultural events featuring local performers and artists. Breathwork + Ho'Oponopono Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.... Instructor Jay from Liberate Hollywood will guide you through an ancient Hawaiian breathing technique for building energy, as well as the meditative practice of Ho'Oponopono, which focuses on reconciliation and forgiveness. For the program link please email [email protected] Tales of the Silk Road Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Performers Christopher Garcia and George Abe present traditional and new music from indigenous instruments of India, Japan, and more. Streaming live on LAPL's Youtube and Facebook channels. Jie Ma - Traditional Chinese Instruments and Electronic Music Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Musician and composer Jie Ma plays traditional Chinese instruments and electronics in a concert celebrating her Chinese heritage, L.A.'s cultural diversity, and the inspirational spirit unique to Los Angeles. Streaming live on LAPL's Youtube and Facebook channels. These LA Made programs were made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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Don't miss next week's Neighborhood Science Program! NeiSci Tuesdays: Wish-Cyclers Beware Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm... Join our guest speakers from Marine Debris Tracker and the L.A. Department of Sanitation and Environment to learn about waste and plastic pollution. You will find out some of the city's pilot projects and plans on achieving zero waste, including turning food scraps into energy. Come find out how you can help scientists study the health of vulnerable ecosystems by tracking and reporting litter in your neighborhood and help L.A. to become a true zero-waste city. Click here to Register: https://lapl.zoom.us//register/tZ0ofuCppz4tEtz1xPCkpFYSRO9 Neighborhood Science (NeiSci) Tuesdays is a weekly program series about learning and doing science and sustainable practices for your neighborhood. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Don't miss next week's LA Made Cultural events featuring local performers and artists. Breathwork and Ho'oponopono Meditation Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ... In this class you will be guided through a unique combination of Pranayama breath, Ho’Oponopono and guided meditation so that you can uncover areas in your physical, emotional and spiritual body where you may be blocked or carrying heavy energy. This meditation will help you to return to your natural state of self-love, self-forgiveness, and joy. For the program link please email [email protected]. Music of India Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Performers Christopher Garcia and Pablo Calogero present traditional and new music from indigenous instruments of India. Streaming live on LAPL's YouTube and Facebook. A Conversation With Author Yangsze Choo Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by joining us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo on the library's YouTube channel or Facebook page. Yangsze is the author of The Night Tiger and The Ghost Bride which is now a Netflix original drama. Those attending the virtual program will have an opportunity to win a free copy of The Night Tiger. Streaming live on LAPL's YouTube and Facebook. These LA Made program were made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Your Author Series: Cozbi Cabrera Friday, May 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Come welcome artist Cozbi Cabrera to the library's YouTube channel and Facebook page as she shows us her award-winning book, Me & Mama. Cozbi’s work has been received with widespread acclaim, including two Coretta Scott King Honors, a Caldecott Honor, and an ALA Robert Sibert Informational Honor. In addition to children’s literature, Cozbi has also seen success as a textile artist, an album cover illustrator,... and a doll maker, and counts Oprah Winfrey as one of her fans. Those attending the virtual program will have an opportunity to win a free book. Thank you to the Library Foundation of Los Angeles with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund. For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del even

Halloweek: Halloween Party on Zoom! Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. You are invited to our Halloween Party via Zoom for a Bilingual storytime, a... puppet show, a chance to choose your own adventure, a virtual costume parade and a dance party! Email [email protected] for details! For additional information, please visit: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/halloween-party

Friday, October 30; 4:00 p.m. Halloweek: Ask an Author With Chris Colfer Join us as we talk with New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer about his latest book: A Tale of Witchcraft.... About Chris Colfer: Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the Time 100, Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell, The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns, and The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning and the #1 New York Times bestseller A Tale of Magic... Streaming live on the library's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/). For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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Thursday, October 29; 2:00 p.m. Tricks and Treats: Time for some tricks and treats, including songs, stories, food crafts and magic. Supplies needed: Supplies needed: Oranges, markers, cookies, icing, bread, olives, butter knife, and cheese or peanut butter or whatever sandwich fixings you want.... Streaming live on the library's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/). For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Día de los Muertos Papel Picado with Self-Help Graphics Thursday, October 29; 4:00 p.m. Join Self Help Graphics and Arts Barrio Mobile Artists and learn how to create traditional Día de Los Muertos crafts to honor the dead. For this workshop, you will need colorful tissue paper, a Papel Picado template, a stapler, twine or string, and a glue stick. Learn more about Self -Help Graphic's season of Día de Los Muertos programs at selfhelpgraphics.com or on Instagram at @SHG1970.... This program is for teens and adults. Self Help Graphics & Art Barrio Mobile Art Studio (BMAS) serves to nurture emerging artists and present Latino art to a broad audience, and address the vast demographic that is Los Angeles, while also expanding our audiences and community beyond the East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights communities. Streaming live on the library's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/). For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Wednesday, October 28; 4:00 p.m. Hallow-STEAM Want to see ghosts fly and make Witch’s Brew? Learn our Hallow-STEAM secrets! Suggested for Ages 4-7. Downloadable pdf: https://www.lapl.org//defa/files/HallowSTEAM%20Handout.pdf... Supplies needed: Straws, white sheet of paper, tape, scissors, markers or crayons, baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, dish soap, tall cup, straw or stick to mix the brew, plastic bowl to put under the cup. Streaming live on the library's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/). For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28 by 5:00 p.m., is the deadline to join the Virtual Costume Parade and be featured in LAPL's Virtual Halloween Party! Photos must be submitted in advance to be showcased during the Zoom Halloween Party! Dress up your child and/or pets in costume, and either upload your photo with this online form bit.ly/laplhalloween or email the photo(s) to [email protected].

Join the Virtual Costume Parade and be featured in LAPL's Virtual Halloween Party! Calling all kids for the Virtual Costume Parade! Dress up your child and/or pets in costume, and either upload your photo with this online form bit.ly/laplhalloween or email the photo(s) to [email protected] by the deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28 to be included in the Virtual Costume Parade. Photos have to be submitted in advance to be showcased live during the Zoom Halloween Party.