Events Calendar

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

Join our book club for kids and their adults to read together. At the beginning of each month, you can choose to pick up one or both of our featured books: one classic and one modern selection. Enjoy reading at home or in the library, and attend our…

Looking for a fun and creative activity? Join us for a crafty time! All supplies will be provided.

Join us for a lively literary discussion at our book club for adults! New members are always welcome. You may check out the book (or e-book) for free with your library card. Copies are also available at the Valley Plaza Library Circulation Desk…

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…

Discover the joy of reading in a supportive and judgment-free space designed for the whole family. This class brings adults and children together to grow their literacy skills side by side through the magic of storytelling. It is never too early or…

Join us for an hour of crafting and construction! Build with bricks and other types of blocks, and create art with a variety of craft supplies. Children of all ages are welcome.

A used book sale at the library.

Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.

A used book sale at the library.

Middle-grade readers in grades 4-7 are invited to join our fun monthly book discussions. This month, we will be reading Let's Get Together by Brandy Colbert.

Our Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there…

Join our volunteer Ms. Bobi, for an enjoyable and informative garden session every fourth Saturday of the month.

Join a group of your peers in making a difference at the library! Teen Council is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on other projects all while you earn community service hours. Ages 11-19 (still in high…

Join our monthly Teen Dungeons and Dragons session! D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters, and complete a quest. You'll take on the personas of intrepid adventurers and roll dice to…

A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a different work of fiction. We read a wide variety of styles, genres, and authors, so please make sure to check in with the branch for a list of what we're reading.

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Whether you're a fan of board games, video games, or card games, we have something for all teens!

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Whether you're experienced or a beginner to the game, you're welcome to come play bridge on the first and third Fridays of the month. Tables will be set up for people of all levels, and the teacher will answer questions, teach how to score, and…

Families are invited to join us for art activities and open-ended play with new sensory toys and tools from our children's area. Suggested for all ages and abilities.

If you cannot get on the floor for whatever reason you can benefit from a daily practice of yoga on a chair. The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take full advantage of yoga’s amazing fitness and…

Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…