A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…
Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.
Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…
Discover the joy of reading in a supportive and judgment-free space designed for the whole family. This class brings adults and children together to grow their literacy skills side by side through the magic of storytelling. It is never too early or…
We're pleased to introduce a new French Conversation Group for native and near-native French speakers. This group offers an opportunity to engage with recent articles from the French press while participating in thoughtful, lively discussions on…
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds…
Join our Children's librarian for a fun, interactive, educational storytime designed for children with autism and/or sensory processing challenges. The storytime will involve books, songs, movement, and therapeutic play that will allow children to…
The banned books reading group reads and discusses materials that have been historically challenged or are on the American Library Association's "Banned and Challenged Books" lists. For current titles, please contact the West LA library at westla…
A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…
Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.
Join our book club for kids and their adults to read together. At the beginning of each month, you can choose to pick up one or both of our featured books: one classic and one modern selection. Enjoy reading at home or in the library, and attend our…
Aphasia is a brain disorder. It usually results from stroke or head injury. It affects a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand speech. This book club is designed especially for adults with aphasia. Because everyone deserves to enjoy…
Discover the joy of reading in a supportive and judgment-free space designed for the whole family. This class brings adults and children together to grow their literacy skills side by side through the magic of storytelling. It is never too early or…
Do you love knitting? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, come join the fun as we knit, crochet, learn patterns and share stories together. Please bring your own needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.
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…
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…
A weekly fiber arts meetup where participants can share projects, socialize with other fiber artists, and work on their crafts. Bring your own supplies. No registration is required, but schedules may change, so call the Washington Irving Library at…
Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, etc.? Come and talk about your daily challenges in a safe environment with a Social Worker. Free and open to all.
