Events Calendar

Tunes, snacks, friends, what better way to get your homework done?

Discover the fundamentals of 3D printing with our new Bambu Mini printer and observe a live Halloween-themed print in action.

Our friendly teen tutors can help with homework, literacy, and learning new concepts!

Get creative and learn the basics of jewelry making using candy, beads, and upcycled materials!

Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art and Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea, and connect with others in a relaxed, friendly space.

Make your own candy monster!

Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council! Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections, and more.

Learn how the bagpipe works, how this unique instrument sounds up close, how to clap along and tell the difference between a jig and a reel.

Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Biographer Stephen Cooper talks about writing L.A. and John Fante. His latest story collection explores love, family, and survival in LA.

Get Ready for College event focusing on California Community Colleges.

Learn how to feed, maintain, and use your own sourdough starter using simple ingredients and tools you probably already have at home!

Join us as we keep celebrating the Haunted Library with a fun special event featuring the Bug Gals! Discover all about the creepiest and crawliest bugs.

Mending.

Using paint pens, a special technique, and classic taper candles, guests will be led through the process of designing and painting custom motifs.

Join Tyler Golden for an enjoyable tabletop game day where both experienced players and newcomers can learn and share a variety of modern games.

Learn how to find scholarships to help pay for college.

Decorate your own sugar skull. All materials provided while supplies last. Intended for ages 4 and up.

Chef Jess Wang will lead an afternoon workshop dedicated to traditional Chinese glutinous rice balls. Discover the symbolic significance of these tasty, vegan, gluten-free treats, flavored with real fruits and veggies, while learning how to prepare…

Join us at this fun Halloween event for children and families!

This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or "pushing out" drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork.

Learn the basics of coding in Scratch or Python!

Middle school and high school students are welcome to join Playa Vista's Teen Council to participate in a fun volunteer project in partnership with the Venice Teen Council!

This school year (2026-2027), the Playa Vista and Venice Teen Councils will collaborate on a zine project. Students will learn about zines from professionals and create their own. Help Playa Vista build its zine collection while contributing to…