Love chess or curious to learn? Join us for a fun-filled session of playing, learning, and leveling up with fellow enthusiasts! All ages and levels are welcome.
All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Terri. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Saturday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
We meet on the first Sunday of each month to discuss a mystery, thriller, or suspense book picked by the group. For current titles, please contact the West LA Library at westla@lapl.org or 310-575-8323.
Are you writing a book, poem, or screenplay? Please bring 5 to 10 double-spaced typed pages to share. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their work!
Join us during our drop-in hours to use our button makers and zine supplies. Don’t forget to book an appointment to access our sewing and embroidery machines.
Danny Stone, a Saved by a Story member, leads an ongoing writing group for seniors. New members are welcome to all or any sessions.Write to prompts, share (if you want), connect with fellow seniors in the neighborhood, hone your writing skills, and…
All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer, Miss Sandy. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Monday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.
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.
Weather permitting, a former NASA Engineer and a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador will set up telescopes outside the library for everyone to take a look!
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…
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.
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 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.