Westwood Branch - Los Angeles Public Library

08/27/2026

Join us in the library this Saturday, August 29th, at 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a special reading presented by the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights, supported by the Friends of Westwood Library.

The following plays will be read:

"Happy Birthday, Little Grace" by Grant Gottschall
"Two Art Critics" by Alan Freeman
"Abraham Lincoln’s Dog" by Madge Storm Beletsky
"A Good Day to Attack" by Rom Watson
"Where’s Fannie?" by Mary Crescenzo
"Unspoken" by Sarah Hunter

There will be a discussion and light refreshments afterward.

Material is best suited for ages 13+.

Parking is validated.

08/26/2026

The French Conversation Group will meet in the library this Friday, August 28th, at 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Come practice your language skills with other French speakers! This group has no instructor, and the conversation is free-flowing.

Parking is validated, no registration required.

08/21/2026

The Mystery Book Club will meet in the library this Saturday, August 22nd, at 11:00 a.m.

We will discuss "What Happened to Nina?" by Dervla McTiernan.

08/15/2026

Join us on Zoom this Monday, August 17th, at 6:00 p.m. for Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle.

In this fast-paced world, there are many stresses that take a toll on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Doug Frankel will present a technique that you can incorporate into your daily routine to boost your health, vitality, and sense of inner peace.

To receive a Zoom link, please contact [email protected]

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Join us in the library for Beginning Chess this Saturday, August 15th, at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Chess expert Brian Glover will introduce the classic game of strategy and tactics. All ages are welcome!

Parking is validated, no reservation required.

08/12/2026

The French Conversation Group will meet on Zoom this Friday, August 14th, at 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Come practice your language skills with other French speakers! This group has no instructor, and the conversation is free-flowing.

To request a Zoom link, please contact [email protected]

08/11/2026

Join us in the library this Thursday, August 13th, at 1:00-2:30 p.m. for “Saved by a Story”, a writing group for seniors.

Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within!

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

08/08/2026

Join us on Zoom for our Poetry Open Mic this Tuesday, August 11th, at 6:00 p.m.

Share a poem you wrote or a poem you love! You are also welcome to just listen and enjoy.

To receive a Zoom invitation, please contact [email protected]

08/08/2026

Join us in the library this Tuesday, August 11th, at 4:00 p.m. for Hoarding: What Is It?

Sheree Hardy of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will give an informative presentation on the compulsive habit of accumulating things.

Learn to identify the differences between collecting, cluttering, and hoarding, and the need for treatment for those who might have a significant problem.

Parking is validated, no reservation required.