Westlake Village Library

Exciting news! Starting tomorrow, October 6, we’re expanding our Sidewalk Service holds pickup to 21 additional libraries. With a total of 67 locations, you’ll have more access to the books , music , and movies you want to borrow! Also, please note that our service schedule will change: Our 21 newly-added locations will be open Tuesday Saturday, with hours on Tuesdays from 12 7 pm to allow for evening pickups, and 10 am 5 pm Wednesdays Saturdays. Our existing M...onday Friday Locations (all 46 locations that were already offering Sidewalk Service) will shift Tuesday hours to 12 7 pm to allow for evening pickups. We hope to see you at Sidewalk Service soon! For a full list of locations and details, visit LACountyLibrary.org/express-service See more

In honor of Banned Books Week (Sep 27 Oct 3), exercise your freedom to read with this list of the year’s most frequently challenged books! https://lacountylibrary.org/booklist-details/607/

If you love history and learning more about LA County, then you’ll want to join us on Thursday for a virtual presentation from Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum director Paul R. Spitzzeri as he shares the stories and influence of the Workman and Temple families from the 1830s - 1920s. Register on Webex at bit.ly/TheStoryinHistory #history #lacounty #losangeles #lacountylibrary #libraryprogram #virtualprogramming

We are excited to share that our Sidewalk Service will be expanding next week to include additional LA County Library locations! Stay tuned for details. For more information on our Sidewalk Service, please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/express-service/ Photo credit: County of Los Angeles #lacountylibrary #sidewalkservice #librarybooks #lacounty

Every week, LA County Library offers Virtual Programming: Maker Monday, Transformation Tuesday, Well-Being Wednesday, Arts & Culture Thursday, Fun Friday, and Stories & More Saturday There are also Ongoing Programs - Virtual Storytime and Safer at Home: Stories and Art. Check out our website so you can stay up-to-date: https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming

The following resources will help you to explore the history of race, civil unrest, and social justice with books, videos, and additional information for all ages. https://lacountylibrary.org/social-justice-resources/

We’re partnering with LA vs. Hate (https://www.lavshate.org/?locale=en), a community-centered, artist-driven movement representing a diverse coalition of voices, committed to supporting all residents of LA County in resisting and reporting hate, and building respectful and resilient communities. Explore these books for all ages, and join us in standing up to hate in LA County. Call 211 to report a hate crime. https://lacountylibrary.org/la-vs-hate/

Filling out the FAFSA can be a complex, but necessary, process. Brainfuse, available with your LA County Library card, now offers live online FAFSA tutors available to help both students and parents complete the FAFSA application. Whether you are not sure how to start or have questions on specific aspects, Brainfuse tutors are ready to assist! http://main.lacounty.ca.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp #BrainfuseCommunity, #librariestransform, #whatlibrariesdo, #collegebound, #FAFSA, #financialaid, #college, #admissions, #education, #money, #students

Our buildings are still closed to the public, but in honor of Independence Day, on July 3, we will not be offering Sidewalk Service, Lunch at the Library, or answering phone lines. We are always open online at lacountylibrary.org!

We have received so many wonderful pieces of art and stories so far! Thank you to those who have contributed to the Safer at Home: Stories and Art collection. We are still accepting submissions, and the full collection can be viewed by visiting: https://lacountylibrary.org/safer-at-home-stories-and-art/ #lacountylibrary #lacounty #art #saferathome #stories

Our online reading program has launched early! The Spring & Summer Discovery Program lets you track reading and activities, and earn prizes. There are programs for all agesadults, teens, kids, and even babies & toddlers! For more info and to sign up, visit LACountyLibrary.org/summer-discovery

Today is #Juneteenth, and to commemorate the 155th anniversary, six black museums have come together to bring you information, videos, coloring sheets, and so much more. Visit https://www.blkfreedom.org for complete details.