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The Library hosts free events every day. There's something for all ages and interests – browse our calendar to find something happening near you.

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Storytimes

  • An illustration of a city park and sky with the text "Storywalk at the library" beside the cover of Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

    StoryWalk: Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan

    Join us every Monday this summer at Linnie Canal Park, also known as the Duck Playground, located on the Venice Canals, for a series titled Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan. Come to read, discuss, and enjoy the art!

    • Venice
    • 7/16/2026 - 8/13/2026
    • All Day
  • A group of children sit and listen to a story being read by a volunteer.

    Read With STAR Volunteer Peggy

    Join us in sharing the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Peggy! Children are invited to participate, and after reading with Peggy three times, you can take home a free book.
    • Brentwood
    • 7/27/2026
    • 10:00 AM
  • babies sitting on the floor looking up

    Baby and Toddler Storytime

    Storytime helps build early literacy skills. Join us for a fun learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.
    • Northridge
    • 7/27/2026
    • 10:30 AM
  • A story is being read to children.

    Children's Storytime

    Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.
    • Van Nuys
    • 7/27/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Book Clubs

  • Adult book club discussion group

    Book Club for Adults

    Join us for a discussion of Delusions of a Side Chick by Kandie Marie. This dramatic and suspenseful novel follows Eric as he tries to move on from a toxic affair. At the same time, Dareen refuses to let go, drawing Tommy, Joe, Lana, and Reneece into a web of lies, jealousy...
  • Stacks of closed and open books with a pair of glasses resting on top.

    Mar Vista Book Club

    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.
    • Mar Vista
    • 7/27/2026
    • 6:30 PM
  • a young person reads on the grass

    Kids' Book Club

    Join us for a Kids' Book Club. This book club is designed for students in grades 2-4. 
    • Fairfax
    • 7/28/2026
    • 4:00 PM
  • Black and white photo of movie premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre alongside the vintage cover of the book, The Day of the Locust

    Let's Read Los Angeles: The Day of the Locust

    Artist Tod Hackett gets more than he bargains for when he moves to Hollywood to work on set design at a studio and falls in with interesting local characters.Nathanael West's 1939 novel The Day of the Locust was written while West lived in the San Fernando Valley. As a matter...

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