Events Calendar

Nurture a love of reading with STAR volunteer Andrea! Children who read with a STAR volunteer three times receive a new book to keep.

Children will use flat chisels to chip away at a clay rock to reveal the gemstone inside.

Read with therapy dog Saffron!

After-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

Make a mask at the library.

Come listen to a story or practice reading with a STAR volunteer. This program is 1:1 or small groups and geared towards kids 4-6.

After school homework help for grades K to 12.

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.

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

Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled materials. Weaving in words and writing, students will bring their artwork to life through storytelling. For children and…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

Pokemon at the Library!

Student Zone is an after-school homework and study area for K-12 students that provides free computer access, printing, and guidance from a Student Zone homework helper.

Kids ages 10 – 12 are invited to join the Chinatown Robotics Team!

Join us for weekly activities!Activities vary from week to week. Previous programs include game days, t-shirt making, chalk drawing, and music production. Programs are presented by library staff and community partner, Excel the Youth.

Children of all ages can share the joy of reading with a STAR volunteer!

Enjoy a weekly drop-in program intended for kids aged 5-11, including activities like brick building, crafts, games, and more.

Join us for an hour of building fun using colorful interlocking bricks. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Watch The Witches (1990) at the library!

Join us for imagination, connection, and hands-on fun!

Play chess with your neighbors and friends, and have some fun at the Encino-Tarzana Branch Library

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.

STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups.

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.