Events Calendar

Learn about our new zine collection and make a mini zine!

Playing chess with adults is a great way to have fun at the library! Join us for a fun afternoon of playing chess and getting to know other members of our library community.

Join us for fun-filled LEGO® bricks building! Kids can try the day's challenge or create their own.

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

Join us at this fun Halloween event for children and families!

This special workshop will cover techniques for engraving or "pushing out" drawings on metal to create beautiful artwork.

Are you interested in learning how to read music? Learn the basics of musical notation and rhythm patterns with this approachable hands-on introduction!



 Stop by the Art Department reference desk or email art@lapl.org to secure a spot!

Join us for an afternoon of spooky crafts. The library will set up tables with different Halloween crafts. Just bring your creativity. Wear a silly costume to the library. All ages are welcome. There will be something fun for everyone.

Have spooktacular fun with a Halloween puppet show!

Discover the art, history, and power of the mask! Join us for a hands-on creative workshop to design your own custom wrestling mask while exploring the global cultural significance of Lucha Libre.

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.

Learn the basics of coding in Scratch or Python!

Join us for a lively book discussion.

In this workshop, the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Los Angeles will discuss basic investing concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and distinguishing between saving and investing based on financial goals and…

Join The Bug Gals for an interactive bug meet and greet while learning facts about different insects and arachnids.

Learn about the significance of Henna, how to make Henna, and get your own Henna tattoos!

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!

This school year (2026-2027), the Playa Vista and Venice Teen Councils will collaborate on a zine project. Students will learn about zines from professionals and create their own. Help Playa Vista build its zine collection while contributing to…

Learn how to navigate and choose the college major best for you!

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Destiny.

Children ages 4–12 are invited to participate in In-N-Out Burger’s Cover to Cover Reading Program! Read five books or 300 minutes and earn an Achievement Award Card for a free hamburger or cheeseburger.

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…

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer Karime.

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