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Memorial Branch Library
4625 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, 90019
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Service Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays CLOSED

 

Phone: (323) 938-2732 FAX: (323) 938-3378 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Christine Metro

Parking: Street Parking. (Handicapped parking in lot)

Events:

Adult

  • Jul 24 - Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show
    12:30 PM
    presents a free screening of “Royal Wedding” (1951) starring Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn, and Albert Sharpe. You bring your sack lunch; the Library will serve complimentary coffee and cookies.

  • Jul 26 - Knitting Circle
    10:00 AM
    Come spin a yarn with the Memorial Library Knitting Circle. All skill levels welcome to join in and spend a pleasant Saturday morning with other beginning and advanced knitters.

  • Jul 26 - Used Book Sale
    10:00 AM
    Weekly Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Memorial Library. For information, please call 323-938-2732.

  • Jul 28 - Meet the Author
    6:30 PM
    Author Talk - Live @the Library: Christopher Goffard, L.A. Times Reporter and 2008 Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel by an American Author for "Snitch Jacket." Author's presentation will be followed by coffee, conversation, and book signing opportunity.

  • Aug 02 - Knitting Circle
    10:00 AM
    Come spin a yarn with the Memorial Library Knitting Circle. All skill levels welcome to join in and spend a pleasant Saturday morning with other beginning and advanced knitters.

  • Aug 02 - Used Book Sale
    10:00 AM
    Weekly Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Memorial Library. For information, please call 323-938-2732.

  • Aug 04 - Adult Information Evening - “How to Conserve Water in Southern California.”
    6:30 PM
    Metropolitan Water District of SoCal presents "How to Conserve Water." Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. Learn many effective ways to conserve water in and around your home. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 323-938-2732 to RSVP.

  • Aug 09 - Knitting Circle
    10:00 AM
    Come spin a yarn with the Memorial Library Knitting Circle. All skill levels welcome to join in and spend a pleasant Saturday morning with other beginning and advanced knitters.


Teen

  • Jul 23 - Chess Club
    6:00 PM
    Chess Club
    CHESS IS BACK! Everyone is invited to the Memorial Library Chess Club. Come to learn or just to play for fun.

  • Jul 30 - Chess Club
    6:00 PM
    Chess Club
    CHESS IS BACK! Everyone is invited to the Memorial Library Chess Club. Come to learn or just to play for fun.

  • Aug 06 - Chess Club
    6:00 PM
    Chess Club
    CHESS IS BACK! Everyone is invited to the Memorial Library Chess Club. Come to learn or just to play for fun.

  • Aug 09 - T-Shirt Decorating
    11:30 AM
    T-Shirt Decorating
    Teen Arts and Crafts Series #5. T-Shirt Decorating. Participants must sign up for program.

  • Aug 13 - Chess Club
    6:00 PM
    Chess Club
    CHESS IS BACK! Everyone is invited to the Memorial Library Chess Club. Come to learn or just to play for fun.

  • Aug 13 - Teen Stand up Comedy and Improvisation Games
    3:30 PM
    Teen Stand up Comedy and Improvisation Games
    Teen Summer Reading Club Program. Stand up comedy and improvisation games.

  • Aug 20 - Chess Club
    6:00 PM
    Chess Club
    CHESS IS BACK! Everyone is invited to the Memorial Library Chess Club. Come to learn or just to play for fun.

  • Aug 23 - Candy Making Program
    11:30 AM
    Candy Making Program
    Teen Arts and Crafts Series #6. Candy Making


Children

  • Jul 26 - Reading Magic from the Magic Castle: Knights, Kings and Queens
    3:00 PM
    Reading Magic from the Magic Castle: Knights, Kings and Queens
    Summer Reading Club Weekly Meetings on Saturdays includes activities and/or performer and prizes given out at each meeting. Each member receives a free bag, folder, bookmark and lanyard plus a free copy of Chronicles of Narnia series, Prince Caspian.

  • Aug 02 - Reading Magic from the Magic Castle: Knights, Kings and Queens
    3:00 PM
    Reading Magic from the Magic Castle: Knights, Kings and Queens
    Summer Reading Club Weekly Meetings on Saturdays includes activities and/or performer and prizes given out at each meeting. Each member receives a free bag, folder, bookmark and lanyard plus a free copy of Chronicles of Narnia series, Prince Caspian.


Computer Class

  • Jul 22 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

  • Jul 29 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

  • Aug 05 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

  • Aug 12 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

  • Aug 19 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

  • Aug 26 - Computer Class
    2:00 PM
    Computer Class
    All levels of computer experience welcome to join the class. Students may also follow class lessons by logging onto the Internet anytime to: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Meeting Room Rental Available
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

John C. Fremont    Fairfax     Frances Howard Goldwyn     

Located in the Fourth District, represented by Councilmember Tom LaBonge.

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