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Mar Vista Branch Library

12006 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066

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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

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Resources & Services

  • Language Collections:
  • Spanish

Upcoming Events

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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
    • 7/27/2026
    • 6:30 PM
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    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
    • 7/28/2026
    • 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
    • 7/28/2026
    • 3:00 PM
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    English Conversation With Sara

    Come practice speaking English in a fun and relaxed environment. This class provides a variety of reading materials and engaging topics to help adults feel confident in speaking, reading, and writing.

    • Mar Vista
    • 7/30/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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    Upcycled Sandwich Containers (Grades 6-12)

    Join us to learn how to upcycle an old milk jug into a sandwich container! We’ll focus on the environmental benefits of reusing items rather than buying new ones, while creating something useful.

    • Mar Vista
    • 7/30/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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    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
    • 8/3/2026
    • 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
    • 8/3/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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    Pages of Pride Book Club and Escape Room (grades 6-12)

    Join us for Pages of Pride, our teen book club exploring LGBTQ+ stories! We'll be discussing Stars, Hide Your Fires by Jessica Mary Best, plus participating in an exciting escape room challenge. Open to all students in grades 6-12!

    • Mar Vista
    • 8/3/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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