Events Calendar

Join us for an engaging book discussion every second Monday of the month.

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.

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…

Free Community Services, providing free food, clothing, support services to low-income individuals, families, the homeless and to the unemployed/under-employed in the area of San Fernando Valley.

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

This two-week class is for players new to the game of Mah Jongg. Registration required.

Homework help for students in grades K-12.

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

We provide craft materials and instructions for an easy project, allowing kids to use their imagination to create their own artistic interpretations.

Nurture a love of reading with STAR volunteer Andrea! Children who read with a STAR volunteer three times receive a new book to keep.

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.

Coloring can be a form of therapy, and we always want to promote different ways to de-stress in the library.

Teen Council is a fun way to meet other teens, work on library projects, and gain volunteer service hours.

Join us for our monthly visit with the therapy dogs from the BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) program! This is a fun and low-pressure opportunity for kids to practice their reading skills.

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.

Join us for an epic adventure! Let's roll some dice!

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

Come Crochet with us!

Makerspace with button making and more!

Join the Silver Lake Book Club to discuss Anthony Horowitz's "Moriarty" and enjoy light refreshments. New members always welcome. Books are available at the reference desk.

Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.

Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and exploration. For kids ages 3 and under.

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.

Get your questions answered about substance abuse prevention.