Events Calendar

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!

Join us for stories, songs, and fun!

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.

Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books!

Join us in the joy of reading books with our STAR volunteer, Mrs. Judi!

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

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

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

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

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

Read with therapy dog Saffron!

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

Drop in any time between 3 to 4:30 p.m. and make a new craft every month. Materials/supplies will be provided. This program is intended for children and their families/caregivers.

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

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

Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited to sing songs, rhymes, and read books with Ms. Shalla in Pan Pacific Park every Wednesday, for as long as the weather permits. Space may be limited if moved indoors. Please note: this event takes place off…

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Ruth. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

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

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.

Children can read to our certified therapy dog Vida, to build confidence and practice their reading skills. Early through advanced readers are welcome. First come, first served, and no sign-up is required. Reading sessions may be time-limited to…

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

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

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

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