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Mar Vista Branch Library

12006 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Visit Mar Vista Branch Library

Address

12006 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066

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Getting Here

  • Parking Lot
  • Bike Rack Available

Hours

Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm

Contact Us

Resources & Services

  • Book Bundles To Go

  • Public Computers

  • Scanner

  • Self-checkout

  • Student Zone

  • Tech2Go Bundles

  • Teen Quad

  • Wi-Fi

  • Wireless Printing

  • ZoomText

  • Language Collections:
  • Spanish

Upcoming Events

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  • Someone mixes a project using several different substances

    Coffee Clay (Grades 6-12)

    Let's upcycle coffee grounds into clay! Participants will learn to make clay from readily available, eco-friendly materials, then use it to create something. Instructions will be provided on making pinch pots, but participants may create whatever they like. This program is for individuals in grades 6-12.
    • Mar Vista
    • 6/29/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    Mar Vista Book Club

    All readers are welcome to join our book club; no sign-up is necessary. To find out about each month's title, please get in touch with the branch. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Reference Desk.
    • Mar Vista
    • 6/29/2026
    • 6:30 PM
  • A hen reading from a blue book to five yellow chicks.

    Toddler Storytime

    Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities. 
    • Mar Vista
    • 6/30/2026
    • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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    Practice Tai Chi With SECOIAs

    If you are over the age of 50 and would like to practice Tai Chi with a group of friendly folks, the Social-Educational Community of Older and Inclusive Adults (SECOIAs) of Mar Vista is your place to be.We gather in the library once a week, exercise with video instructions for...
    • Mar Vista
    • 6/30/2026
    • 3:00 PM
  • A group of happy adults talking and laughing together

    Word Play With Sara

    Come practice speaking English with fun conversation in an easygoing setting. This class offers a range of reading materials and lively topics to help adults feel confident with speaking, reading, and writing. All levels are welcome! For more information, contact (213) 228-7037 x74019 or veniceliteracy@lapl.org.
    • Mar Vista
    • 7/2/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • One baby playing with a textured ball and another baby crawling over a sensory water mat.

    Sensory Storytime for the Very Young

    Babies and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a loosely structured playtime with sensory toys and supplemental storytime books and songs. This is the perfect space to discover, alongside your child, which textures, sounds, and social situations they enjoy.
    • Mar Vista
    • 7/6/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Picture of two toddlers playing with sensory items: a texture ball and a water pad

    Sensory Storytime for Babies

    Caregivers, bring your little ones for a loosely structured storytime with sensory toys to explore, plus songs and fingerplays to sing along to. This is designed to be free play where adults can explore their babies preferences for texture, play style, and simply enjoy their company.
    • Mar Vista
    • 7/6/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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    Community Writing Group

    Join us at Saved By A Story to ignite your creativity, share your stories, and find connection in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. Participants aged 14 and over are encouraged to express their diverse experiences, providing members of other generations the opportunity to witness and understand our unique perspectives. In later...
    • Mar Vista
    • 7/6/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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