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Westwood Branch Library
1246 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, 90024
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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: (310) 474-1739 FAX: (310) 470-3892 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Shahla Chamanara

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

  • Free Friday Films
    Join us every Friday at 2pm for a free film screening in our Community Room. Call branch for titles.

  • Nov 28 - Mystery Book Club
    11:00 AM
    Join us for a discussion of "Bleeders" by Bill Pronzini.

  • Nov 30 - French Conversation Group
    6:00 PM
    Practice your French in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This month's discussion will revolve around the theme of Home Decorating.


Teen

  • Dec 10 - Student Smart Seminar: Improve Your Study Skills
    4:00 PM
    Student Smart Seminar: Improve Your Study Skills
    What points are important from class lectures? How do you take notes in class? How do you take notes while reading your text books? This Study Skills session will not only give you guidelines to improve your study habits, but will also feature a practice study session so that you can perfect your skills with an instructor.


Children

  •  - Library Orientations
     
    Library Orientations
    Available for teacher's classes and parents. Call the children's librarian to schedule visits at 310-474-1739.

  • Dec 01 - Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
    10:30 AM
    Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
    Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For toddlers who are 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers.

  • Dec 01 - Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
    11:30 AM
    Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
    Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, stretches and a whole lot more. For babies who are 2 to 18 months old and their parents or caregivers.

  • Dec 08 - Art Adventures
    4:00 PM
    Art Adventures
    Stories and art projects inspired by cultures around the world.

  • Dec 15 - Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
    10:30 AM
    Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
    Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For toddlers who are 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers.

  • Dec 15 - Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
    11:30 AM
    Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
    Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, stretches and a whole lot more. For babies who are 2 to 18 months old and their parents or caregivers.


GAB

  • GAB
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call 310-474-1739 for days and times.


Computer Class

  • Nov 24 - Beginning Word Processing
    11:00 AM
    Beginning Word Processing
    Basic familiarity with computers is required for this class. We will learn how to use word processing techniques to create documents.


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
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Donald Bruce Kaufman     Palms - Rancho Park    West Los Angeles    

Located in the Fifth District, represented by Councilmember Paul Koretz.

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