Van Nuys Branch - Los Angeles Public Library

Join us for stories, songs, and movement Mondays at 10:30 a.m. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.

Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.

Children's Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and movement! This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 years old.Stay from 11-11:30 a.m. to play with toys.

Please join us for L.A. Zine Club online via Zoom TODAY, Monday, June 1st at 4:00 p.m. with guest zine maker Ms. Shatiya M. Syes!

Ms. Shatiya M. Syes is a long standing visiting Angeleno who is available for creative support in a variety of areas. She has been a creative professional since first attending college in Sacramento, California. Zines were a creative inspiration at first sight. That's why she loves joining Zine Club hosted by the Los Angeles Public Library. She enjoys giving presentations and hopes everyone will enjoy her topic on, "How Making Zines Can Support You Alongside Your Main Creative Occupation."

https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/la-zine-club-zoom-0

Happening now: Saturday, May 30th at 1pm, a film screening of Rush Hour 3!

Mismatched cops Lee and Carter head to Paris to protect a French woman and unravel a plot by Triad gangs to assassinate a Chinese diplomat. A fun, action-packed comedy you must see!

Free snacks and bottled water provided.

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker & Max von Sydow. Rated PG-13.

Thank you the the Friends of the Van Nuys Library for funding this program.

Happening now!

Girl Scouts of Greater LA Presents: Hello Kitty Paint & Play Get ready for a super cute Hello Kitty Paint & Play event! Families interested in Girl Scouts are invited to join us for a creative and colorful experience. Participants will get to paint their very own mini tote bag while having fun with art and friends! Learn how Girl Scouts helps girls build....

New on the LAPL Blog!

For Your Eyes Only: Uncovering Ian Fleming, the Real–life Intelligence Operative Who Created James Bond

John Tommasino Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, May 28, 2026

"Bond. James Bond."

This iconic opening line to the exotic world of Agent 007 in high-end bars and free-wheeling, global casinos was first spoken by actors starting with Sean Connery in the first Bond film, Doctor No. The cinematic torch passed, decade after decade, to George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and most recently, Daniel...

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https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/your-eyes-only-uncovering-ian-fleming-real-life-intelligence

Join us for a MakerSpace THIS Saturday, May 30th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. themed around Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month to create 3D items, sewing projects, zines, stickers, and buttons.

Let's celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month by making buttons with powerful images from our online databases.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Jewish American Heritage Month MakerSpace Join us for a MakerSpace themed around Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month to create 3D items, sewing projects, zines, stickers, and buttons.Let's celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month by making....