Events Calendar

Join the Yarniacs of Mar Vista, where we put our needles, hooks, hands, and creativity to work—not just to knit, crochet, embroider, macramé and weave our crafts of choice, but to build a community of Mar Vista folks who share a love for yarn above…

This program informs young people about periods and helps them prepare by creating personalized pad containers, with participation open to kids and teens, as well as their parents or caregivers.

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise…

Join us as we explore how ceramics evolved from Mesoamerican times to today. Our instructor will teach you the history of Zapotec-American art styles, using clay you can mold and shape as part of a hands-on art experiment, and then take your clay…

Come practice speaking English with fun conversation in an easygoing setting. This class offers a range of reading materials and lively topics to help adults feel confident with speaking, reading, and writing. All levels are welcome! For more…

Join us to create your own mini mushroom terrarium with a visiting artist from Forager Crafts!

Learn basic papermaking techniques utilizing recycled paper materials found around the home, such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, or a variety of almost any kind of paper. Participants will make small sheets of unique handmade paper and use…

Create a pressed flower booklet or bookmark!

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise…

Join Dr. Desmonette Hazly, an Integrative Health Specialist, for an exciting new series on Integrative Health and Wellness. This series will explore various ways to enhance our mental and physical well-being through the arts and humanities. You will…

Come practice speaking English with fun conversation in an easygoing setting. This class offers a range of reading materials and lively topics to help adults feel confident with speaking, reading, and writing. All levels are welcome! For more…

This program will either be a continuation of our zombie-apocalypse RPG or a game hour, depending on attendance. Players, both new and old, are welcome!

All readers are welcome to join our book club; no sign-up is necessary. To find out about each month's title, please get in touch with the branch. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Reference Desk.

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise…

Come practice speaking English with fun conversation in an easygoing setting. This class offers a range of reading materials and lively topics to help adults feel confident with speaking, reading, and writing. All levels are welcome! For more…

Join us to learn how to upcycle an old milk jug into a sandwich container! We’ll focus on the environmental benefits of reusing items rather than buying new ones, while creating something useful.

Caregivers, bring your little ones for a loosely structured storytime with sensory toys to explore, plus songs and fingerplays to sing along to. This is designed to be free play where adults can explore their babies preferences for texture, play…

Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Participants aged 14 and over are encouraged to express their diverse experiences, providing members of other…

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise…