Events Calendar

Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8.

Kids ages 10–12 are invited to join the Chinatown Robotics Team!

The Friends of the Memorial Branch Library have lots of gently used books for sale. Stop by to pick up something good to read.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Walk-in Tutors assist adults with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms.

Bring along your notebooks or planners, and join us for a time of relaxation with journaling!

Award-winning pianist Inhyun Lee brings us "All Beethoven," showcasing some of the composer's most famous music for solo piano.

In this workshop, participants will use shibori and indigo natural-dye techniques to dye a napkin/bandana to take home.

Walk-in tutoring is available for adults needing assistance with internet searches, forms, English skills, resumes, citizenship tests, and basic technology, with no appointment necessary and 20-minute sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let's Get in a Pickle Together! is a family-friendly, hands-on pickling workshop, introducing folks to basic concepts in fermentation and vinegar pickling for the home kitchen.

Join Arnold Weiss as he highlights Hank Greenberg's inspiring journey as America's first Jewish sports superstar, overcoming antisemitism, pursuing Babe Ruth's home run record, and demonstrating his faith by sitting out a key game on Yom Kippur.

Adults and teens are invited to discuss Jason Reynolds' Twenty Four Seconds From Now. In a series of moments spanning two years, 17 year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two…

Author Arvind Ethan David talks about his debut novel The Great Game.

Join our monthly book discussion led by a different member of our staff and the book of their choice. Check out We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and join the discussion.

Pokemon at the Library!

Practice makes perfect, join us for drawing exercises!

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!

Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your laptop, tablet or smartphone, copying, printing, scanning services and more.This service is free and open to the…

Celebrate LA Nature Quest with the Bug Gals at an interactive bug meet-and-greet. Find out what makes these creatures unique and how they are helpful to humans.

A screening of the documentary "The Librarians" directed Kim A Snyder, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with the director.

Speak English with confidence. Join our English conversation class to develop your communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills.

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.

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…

Providers are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 10-minute conversations. Participants will need to have their description and a clear question prepared in advance. Log in to qme.io during these hours to join. If a Qme Place…