Events Calendar

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

Come listen to a story or practice reading with a STAR volunteer. This program is 1:1 or small groups and geared towards kids 4-6.

After school homework help for grades K to 12.

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.

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

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult patron who needs help with Internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation/reading/writing, job or school resumes and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and…

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

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our special STAR volunteers Beryl, Barbara, Annette, and Lynda. Come three times and take home a free book.

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.

Learn the basics of chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. All levels are welcome.

Join us for a variety of video, board, and puzzle games at the library. Snacks provided

Build your fluency in this Korean conversation class. Led by a King Sejong Institute instructor, you’ll practice speaking and listening through interactive discussions and cultural topics. Students attending this class are expected to have completed…

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.

Join Teen Council to learn how you can make and impact and gain leadership experience.

Tweens and Teens are invited to join a Dungeons & Dragons campaign led by Dungeon Master Thea Darling!

Come Crochet with us!

This in person workshop will guide you through the Tenant Power Toolkit. The Tenant Power Toolkit is an online resource that helps tenants create an answer (a legal response to their case) that raises the defenses they might have against the eviction…

Join us as we examine artifacts and learn about the Tongva, the first people of Los Angeles. Discover how they used their knowledge of the environment to survive. Our special guests from the Autry Museum of the West will turn us into history…

Make customized "little letter" shrink art keychains with thoughtful messages for yourself or loved ones.

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of arts and crafts. We will enjoy some time together creating and crafting projects. Supplies might be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This class focuses on informal and practical English for work, school, home, or community.

Join a group of your peers to leave your mark on the library! Teen Council is an opportunity to try out new hobbies, develop leadership skills and meet other teens, all while you earn community service hours. Anyone age 11-18 is invited to join.

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

Join us for stories and songs, followed by playtime. For children of all ages and their families.