Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

Address:: 2211 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Phone:: 323-734-8573
Fax:: 323-737-2885
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: Karla Valdez, Senior Librarian

Hours of Service

Mon:	10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues:	12 noon - 8 p.m.
Weds:	10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs:	12 noon - 8 p.m.
Fri:	9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat:	9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun:	Closed

Upcoming Events at Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

December 3, 2025 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Chair Yoga

Join us for chair yoga, it's a great opportunity to de-stress, stretch, and relax. No special equipment or clothing is required.

Female teacher instructing adult learners on English speaking skills.

Every other Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ( no session 12/11 and 12/25)

English Conversation Class (Beginners) With JuAn

In this class, beginner level adult learners practice every day English with the help of board games. Apply what you learn through speaking...

Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Preschool Storytime

Storytime helps build early literacy skills. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment with stories, songs, and movement.This...

Mondays at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Council

Teen Council is a volunteer program where students can earn community service hours by helping with planning events at the library and...

A group of adult learners, learning to reading and write English.

Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (no session 12/23 and 12/30)

Writing Class With Alex

This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for...

December 11, 2025 3:30 PM

Your Author: Sig Campbell-Williams

Join us as we welcome Sig Campbell-Williams, a talented local author, as he shares his new picture book ABCs of Empathy.

A grouping of multicolored books arranged in a random way.

December 13, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Used Book Sale

The Friends of Jefferson Library will be selling a variety of used books. All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Branch.

Mondays at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Council

Teen Council is a volunteer program where students can earn community service hours by helping with planning events at the library and...

Dreidel and blue candles, child holding snowflake ornament, Kwanzaa candles behind produce and red gift box

December 16, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids

Celebrate Hanukkah (December 14-22), Christmas (December 25), and Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) with us! We'll be making holiday crafts....

Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (no session 12/23 and 12/30)

Writing Class With Alex

This class will teach adults the basics of writing, from structuring a sentence to writing a paragraph. You will also practice writing for...

What We're Reading

Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People

From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir

Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

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Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

Hours of Service

What We're Reading

The Night of Baba Yaga

Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder

Another Fine Mess

When the Going Was Good

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People

Good Dirt

But Not Too Bold

The Murder of Mr. Ma

From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir

The Lost Story

Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out

Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

Star Struck

You Are Here: A Novel

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