Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library

Address:: 501 S. Venice Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291
Phone:: 310-821-1769
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: John Frank, 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 Venice - Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library

Mondays at 10:30 a.m.

Naam Yoga

Shakti Naam Yoga combines seated, standing, and moving breathwork, self-generated sound vibration, mudra therapy, movement, mindfulness,...

colorful crochet squares and crochet hooks

November 17, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Crochet Club

Learn how to make a beginner level project from our instructor or bring your own project to work on with other experienced members. This...

Third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.

Books and Bagels

Love books and good company? Join us for a lively discussion of our current selection over fresh bagels and coffee. New members are always...

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Chess Club

Learn how to play chess or step up your game with Coach Bill. Beginners will learn how to set up the board and do basic moves, while more...

Collage with a boombox and a book wearing glasses.

November 18, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Venice Library Teen Council

Attention all tweens and teens! You are invited to join the Venice Library Teen Council. Earn volunteer credit simply by being part of your...

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

Join us for Baby/Toddler Storytime at the Venice Branch, where we promote social interaction, speech, movement, and literacy skills. Each...

November 19, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

Storytime at the Venice Flying Carousel

Join us for stories, songs, and a free carousel ride courtesy of Robin Murez!NOTE: This event is offsite at 410 Linnie Canal, Venice, CA...

Math problems written on a paper and a pen sitting on the page

Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fundamentals Of Math With Bruno

Do you need to improve your math literacy? Come to Bruno's class and learn about addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integers...

Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Lunchtime Line Dance

Join us to kick up your heels and learn line dances in various styles, including western, Latin, pop, disco, and more! No experience is...

Fridays at 9:45 a.m.

Pilates Movement

Develop strength, flexibility and balance through a blend of mat pilates and diverse movement styles. All skill levels are welcome. No...

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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Venice - Abbot Kinney 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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