Venice Branch - Los Angeles Public Library

06/13/2026

Odysseus took 10 years to get home, but it’ll only take us an hour to break down his wildest adventures. 🌊📖

Join us on Zoom as we discuss how to read, understand, and actually enjoy Homer’s The Odyssey. Perfect for first-timers and mythology nerds alike!

You are not required to have read The Odyssey previously. All ages welcome!

Email: [email protected] to register today! 🏹

06/13/2026

✨ Let’s get creative and write some happy mail! ✨

Calling all stationery lovers, doodle-bugs, and paper crafters of all ages! Join us at the library for a special Letter Writing Club as part of our Summer Reading program. 💌🎨

Whether you want to design a cute postcard, write a sweet letter to a friend, or check out some pretty new stationery, this is the perfect place to do it. It’s an all-ages program, so it's perfect for little ones making their very first postcards and grown-ups who love the art of a handwritten note. 🐌✨

Come beat the summer heat, get crafty with us for an hour and a half, and log some creative time for your Summer Reading goals. ☀️📚

06/10/2026

Participate in Summer With the Library by picking up a game board at the Venice Library. You can also participate online through Beanstack or by using the Beanstack mobile app.

Visit the library to collect your participation prizes (while supplies last) including a coveted mini-tote.

More info at LAPL.org/summer.

Summer With the Library is generously supported by and .

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06/07/2026

⏰ NEW TIME ~ 4:30 pm!

📍Venice Library
501 S Venice Blvd

Cayden (oboe) and Kayla (violin) are fourth-year undergraduates at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music pursuing Bachelor of Music degrees in performance. They first met as freshmen in music theory class and quickly discovered their shared love of making music together. From sight reading fun duets to planning a joint Junior recital together, the duo has grown as both musicians and friends throughout their studies. Most recently, the duo guest lectured at Santa Monica College and performed a wide range of repertoire, from Mozart and Shostakovich to Disney’s Greatest Hits. What began as a classroom friendship has blossomed into a meaningful musical partnership that Cayden and Kayla are excited to carry forward, as they continue exploring new opportunities to share diverse and engaging performances with their communities. Thank you !

06/03/2026

TEEN DANCE CLASS ALERT! 🎶✨

Join us for a high-energy, beginner-friendly one-hour dance class designed just for teens!

Whether you have zero experience or you’re just looking to shake things up, this is the perfect spot for you.

🌟 The Details:

No partner needed 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

No experience required (We’ll start with the basics!)

What to wear: Wear comfy clothes and shoes you can move in! Sneakers or boots work perfectly. 👟🥾

📚 Plot Twist...
This hype session is led by our very own resident librarian! Turns out they can navigate the dance floor just as easily as they navigate the library stacks.

06/02/2026

Join us for an exciting adventure from "bored" to "bard" in our Summer Teen Dungeons and Dragons campaign, expertly led by a Dungeon Master! 🌿

Mark your calendars for our sessions on the following dates:

Jun. 20
Jul. 18
Aug. 15

Email: [email protected] to register! 👑

This event is open to teens aged 11 to 18 only. 💫

06/02/2026

Roll into summer with a new skill! 🥗✨

Join us for a hands-on Vietnamese Spring Roll Workshop led by the amazing Emmy Lam! You’ll learn how to prep, roll, and create the perfect veggie spring rolls—the ultimate fresh snack for a beach day or a cozy day at home. 🏖️🥢

Who: Teens ages 11–18 exclusively!

What: Veggie Spring Roll Workshop

Where/When: Monday, June 18th, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in our Community Room.

Spaces are limited, so grab your spot today! Email [email protected] to register. 💫

06/01/2026

Join the Library's Summer Reading Challenge: Postmarked from L.A.! 💫

Sign up to receive exciting prizes such as pool passes, giveaway books, and mini pouches. Everyone who registers on June 6th will also receive a token for a complimentary $1.00 book from our sale. 📖

At 11:00 a.m., we will host a special themed storytime in the Children's area, featuring postal-themed stories and books by Dan Santat, our featured illustrator for "Summer with the Library 2026." Kids and teens can also participate in postcard crafting activities. 🎉

Don't miss the Friends of Venice Library Book Sale , where you can explore a wide selection of books, CDs, and DVDs! Discover hidden treasures, including vintage books, art, coffee table books, cookbooks, craft and gardening manuals, puzzles, and games. 💫

All proceeds support programming and collection development at the Venice Branch Library. ❤️

05/14/2026