Events Calendar

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Isaac. Take home a free book after reading with Isaac three times.

Enjoy a STEAM event for kids ages 3+, using building bricks, magnetic tiles, and more.

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or do needlepoint? Want to learn? Ages 6+ and all skill levels are encouraged to bring your project, yarn, and needles to join in and spend a pleasant Thursday afternoon with other beginning and advanced needle…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Kathy. Take home a free book after reading with Kathy three times.

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.

Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month.

Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Meet us offsite at 500 Venice…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Sarah. Take home a free book after reading with Sarah three times.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Megha.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lauren. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

Our STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups. No sign-up is required. Take home a free book to keep after attending three STAR storytimes at our branch.STAR storytimes are subject to change or cancellation, depending on…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Jim. Take home a free book after reading with Jim three times.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Denise. Take home a free book after reading with Denise three times.

Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina.

Join us to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Sage. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!The schedule may change. For the latest information, contact Hyde Park Library at 323-750-7241. STAR will be unavailable from…

Listen to stories or practice reading with our STAR volunteer, Jeffrey. Earn a free book with every three weekly visits.

BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Sometimes, kids find it intimidating to read in front of…

Join us for Bilingual Vietnamese Storytime on the second Saturday afternoon of each month! Have fun learning simple Vietnamese vocabulary through book read alouds, songs, and movement activities. No Vietnamese language knowledge is neccesary to…

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Children are invited to join our STAR volunteer Kayla for reading one-on-one or in a small group in the children's area.

Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.