Events Calendar

Join us for Game Day!

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a sweet churro-themed storytime and craft!

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month by making fun and festive paper bag piñatas!

Get ready for a new school year with some creative fun! Children will color and decorate their very own canvas pouch.

Join us for storytime! Enjoy stories and songs for all ages.

Musical Beginnings for Young Composers is taught by Grammy winning instructor Carl Protho and is aimed at children ages 6 to 18. It offers a comprehensive yet fundamental overview of the components of music composition.

Drop by during library operating hours and claim an Arts and Scraps kit while supplies last! Each take-and-make kit contains materials and instructions for a new upcycling craft project every month.

Join Venice Librarians Elaine and Lisa every second Friday at the Venice Farmer's Market for engaging stories, lively songs, and a fun sensory craft. Storytime and Songs: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Craft program: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.Meet us offsite at 500 Venice…

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

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

Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12.

Join us every Friday afternoon for a free-play session with LEGO-style bricks.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteers. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteers every Saturday!

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…

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

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer. Come three times and take home a free book.

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

Fun reading practice for grade school children.

Join us for exercise and fun! Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers for safety. Recommended for ages 5+.To confirm specific dates, please check the online calendar for that date.

Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR reader, Miss Irina.

Join us to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer, Sage. Read with a STAR three times and take home a free book!

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

Join us for National Video Game Day with a Mario Kart tournament, Tetris contest, arts and crafts, and more! The tournament is open to kids ages 8-12, with a maximum of 16 participants.

BARK (Beach Animals Reading with Kids) is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Sometimes, kids find it intimidating to read in front of…