Events Calendar

Make a paper doll for Latino History Month to celebrate your heritage, and enjoy snacks from Latin America while supplies last.

Draw, paint, knit, crochet, needle, color, or create in your own way! Stop by the library every Thursday for our ongoing Fiber Art and Arts Club. Bring your project, enjoy tea, and connect with others in a relaxed, friendly space.

Are you looking for volunteer hours? Do you want to gain leadership skills and make new friends? Join the Westwood Branch Teen Council! Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to help plan events, shape our collections, and more.

Join a collaborative storytelling game where you can decide your character's intentions, but only the dice can determine the outcomes.

Join us as we watch the latest skateboard videos from Thrasher Magazine as well as skateboarding classics from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Find your next adventure with a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

Join autism specialist and LifeMAP coach Alan Aymie for a practical, compassionate conversation about supporting neurodivergent students, children, and teens. Drawing from 25+ years as an educator and parent, Alan will share inclusive strategies…

Our Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there…

Pizza & Politics session for teens featuring a discussion with The Southlander about the importance of independent news.

Bring your ideas, drafts, or questions to this dedicated writing lab focused on college admission essays and UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs).

Navigating the path to higher education is easiest when you have a clear plan. The College Access Roadmap provides high school students and families with a structured, grade-by-grade timeline for academic tracking, milestone planning, and application…

Join a group of your peers in making a difference at the library! Teen Council is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other teens, and collaborate on other projects all while you earn community service hours. Ages 11-19 (still in high…

Join Tyler Golden for an enjoyable tabletop game day where both experienced players and newcomers can learn and share a variety of modern games.

Need help deciding what college major to study? We're here to help!

Join us for an epic adventure!

Join community archivist and #GraveTok creator Rosie Grant for a fascinating exploration of the unexpected intersection of food, history, and remembrance.

Learn about the development of ceramic technology from the Mesoamerican period to today! Participants will create a clay invention to take home. This workshop is limited to 15 participants ages 10 -19.

Learn the basics of coding in Scratch or Python!

Join Lucky Bamboo Mahjong for an introduction to the history, mechanics, and cultural significance of Hong Kong-style mahjong. The program includes a 30-minute presentation followed by hands-on instruction and gameplay.

Share your original music, art, and creative writing in a supportive space. For ages 11-19.


Middle school and high school students are welcome to join Playa Vista's Teen Council to participate in a fun volunteer project in partnership with the Venice Teen Council!

Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.

Study spaces and homework help for students in grades K-12

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