Events Calendar

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

Find your next adventure with a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. D&D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game where players work together to solve a mystery, fight monsters, and complete a quest.

Game Master Linden Kemper leads kids and teens (ages 8…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Emma. Take home a free book after attending three STAR events at our library.

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…

Listen to a story or practice your reading skills with our STAR volunteers!

Donate new or gently used Halloween costumes and accessories at the Venice Branch Library.

We offer a free craft kit for you to pick up during the third week of every month! Simply stop by the library during pick-up hours, grab a bag filled with all the materials for a fun craft project, and take it home to enjoy at your leisure. No…

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the Benjamin Franklin pop-up.At our pop-up you can:Have your library questions answeredGet help downloading e-books…

Join STAR Reader Donna for stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, followed by a craft.This program is for ages 3 years and older.

Join our STAR volunteer Judi Bloom to share in the joy of reading books!

Join us in the joy of reading books with our STAR volunteer, Mrs. Judi!

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

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Lenny. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading one-on-one with our STAR volunteer Karin. Take home a free book after reading three times with our STAR readers.

Join us for 30 minutes filled with engaging stories and fun activities!

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.Trained Student Zone Helper to Assist with Homework Access to Basic School Supplies Free Printing Reserved Computer Access

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

Read with therapy dog Saffron!

Piece together your story! Students will explore textures, colors, and images to craft their own unique collages from recycled materials. Weaving in words and writing, students will bring their artwork to life through storytelling. For children and…

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

STAR volunteers read to children one-on-one or in small groups.

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime! This program is for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.