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Storytimes

  • Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market

    Stories and Crafts at the Venice Farmer's Market

    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 Blvd. (at Ocean). The market is open from 7:00 to...
    • Venice
    • 7/10/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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    Storytime Under the Peppercorn Tree at the Audubon Center

    Join us for a special storytime at the Audubon Center at Debs Park in celebration of our current StoryWalk featuring the book From Park to Playa by Nell Cross Beckerman!

Please note: This event is off-site at the Audubon Center (4700 Griffin Ave.) Parking is limited. If the lot is full...
    • Arroyo Seco
    • 7/10/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • STAR volunteer reading to children

    STAR Storytime With Jen

    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 volunteer schedules. Call us at 818-755-7873 to confirm.

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    Read With STAR Reader Denise

    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.

    • Brentwood
    • 7/11/2026
    • 10:05 AM - 12:00 PM
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    Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

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

Book Clubs

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    (Special) Arroyo Book Club Meeting

    In this special book club meeting, we are continuing our discussion of June’s book, The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen... and the author himself will be joining us live!

    • Arroyo Seco
    • 7/11/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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    YA Lit Book Club Discusses "Beautiful World, Where Are You" by Sally Rooney

    Adults and teens are invited to the YA Lit Book Club.This month we will be discussing Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. Follows four friends in their 20s as they navigate their relationships and their place in the world in their journey into adulthood.Copies available at the Reference Desk...
    • Chatsworth
    • 7/11/2026
    • 3:00 PM
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    July Book Discussion

    Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice.
Check out The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai and join the discussion.

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    Central 100 - 1926 Book Club

    Join us for a Centennial Book Club discussion of Soldier's Pay by William Faulkner, part of Los Angeles Public Library’s Central 100 celebration. Published in 1926, Soldiers’ Pay revolves around the return of a wounded aviator and his difficulties adjusting following the conclusion of the First World War. Free copies are available...
    • Sun Valley
    • 7/13/2026
    • 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

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