Encino - Tarzana Branch Library | Los Angeles Public Library

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Address:: 18231 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone:: 818-343-1983
Fax:: 818-343-7867
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: Lawrence Nash, Senior Librarian

Upcoming Events at Encino - Tarzana Branch Library

September 21, 2019 10:00AM

Willard Simm's lecture, "Tarzana Then and Now," will be a presentation that covers the history of Tarzana, from the early days of the...

September 21, 2019 3:30PM

Clay Art Lab for Teens and Tweens

Do you want to make clay animals and learn some sculpture techniques? If you are ages 8-18, join us for our Clay Art Lab session, with YA...

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Yoga for Well-Being

Relax. Stretch. Breathe. Bring a yoga mat. Generously funded by the Encino-Tarzana Friends of the Library.

Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Thursday at the Movies

Please join us for Thursday at the movies! All ages are welcome (rating dependent). This is your chance to watch old and new movies on the...

September 28, 2019 12:00PM

Teen Council: Banned Books Week

Join us for Teen Council to discuss our Fall volunteer projects and contribute to our Banned Books Display. We are celebrating Freedom to...

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Yoga for Well-Being

Relax. Stretch. Breathe. Bring a yoga mat. Generously funded by the Encino-Tarzana Friends of the Library.

Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Thursday at the Movies

Please join us for Thursday at the movies! All ages are welcome (rating dependent). This is your chance to watch old and new movies on the...

October 5, 2019 11:00AM

Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle

In this fast-paced world, inner peace can seem elusive. Join longtime meditator Doug Frankel, for an engaging workshop, teaching practical...

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Yoga for Well-Being

Relax. Stretch. Breathe. Bring a yoga mat. Generously funded by the Encino-Tarzana Friends of the Library.

Ongoing Events

STAR Story Telling And Reading
Mondays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Come and meet our STAR volunteer reader Terry. Read stories together and learn how to earn a free book.

Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Come and meet our STAR volunteer reader Jeannie. Read stories together and learn how to earn a free book.

Thursdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Come and meet our STAR volunteer reader Adele. Read stories together and learn how to earn a free book.

Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Come and meet our STAR volunteer reader Geri. Read stories together and learn how to earn a free book.

Student Zone
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Three public computers reserved for the exclusive use of students during Student Zone hours. Also, homework supplies and free printing. Sign in at the Information Desk.

Friend of the Library Bookstore Hours
Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm

What We Are Reading

The Lost History of Dreams: A Novel

Waldherr, Kris

When a famous, and some would claim infamous, poet dies, his final request is to be laid to rest next to his wife in a chapel of stained

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Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal

Foret, Rosalee de la

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Magic for Liars: A Novel

Gailey, Sarah

When the Health instructor at Osthorne Academy for Young Mages is found in the school library bisected from head to toe cleanly down the

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Happiness is Baking: Cakes, Pies, Tarts, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies: Favorite Desserts From the Queen of Cake

Heatter, Maida

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Red, White & Royal Blue

McQuiston, Casey

Alex Claremont-Diaz is the 21-year-old First Son Of The United States (FSOTUS).

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What moves at the margin : selected nonfiction

Morrison, Toni.

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The Survival of Margaret Thomas

Howison, Del

Margaret “Peggy” Thomas was happy living on a farm just outside of Bleak Knob, Missouri with her husband James, who was the local sheriff

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Shoot for the moon : the space race and the extraordinary voyage of Apollo 11

Donovan, Jim, 1954-

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Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles

Higgins, Lila M.

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Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You

Moore, Scotto

Long time music blogger Moore weaves a tale where a newly discovered band is releasing their singles with more in mind than fame and glor

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Hours of Service

Mon:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tues:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weds:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thurs:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sun:	Closed

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Ongoing Events

What We Are Reading

The Lost History of Dreams: A Novel

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal

Magic for Liars: A Novel

Happiness is Baking: Cakes, Pies, Tarts, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies: Favorite Desserts From the Queen of Cake

Red, White & Royal Blue

What moves at the margin : selected nonfiction

The Survival of Margaret Thomas

Shoot for the moon : the space race and the extraordinary voyage of Apollo 11

Wild LA: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles

Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You