Vermont Square Branch - Los Angeles Public Library

05/29/2026

Building Blocks, Wednesday, June 3, 4pm at the Vermont Square Branch Library. Let’s build with big and small toy building blocks. For children of all ages. https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/building-blocks-8

05/28/2026

Teen Craft Corner: Ceramics, Tuesday, June 2, 4 p.m. at the Vermont Square Branch Library. Join us to explore the history of ceramics and create a clay invention to take home. This program is designed for teens. Limited to the first 20 teens.

Join us to explore the history of ceramics and create a clay invention to take home. This program is designed for teens.

05/22/2026

Family Storytime & Crafts, Wednesday, May 27, 4 p.m. at the Vermont Square Branch Library. Storytime for the whole family. Join us for stories, songs and craft activities. https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/family-storytime-crafts

05/21/2026

Teen Craft Corner, Tuesday, May 26, 4 p.m. at the Vermont Square Branch Library. Invite a friend and get creative at your local library. We provide all the materials. All teens aged 11 and up are welcome.

Invite a friend and get creative at your local library. We provide all the materials. All teens aged 11 and up are welcome.

05/18/2026

All Los Angeles Public Library branches and Central Library will be closed Tuesday, May 19 for Staff Development Day.
We will reopen Wednesday, May 20 at regular hours.

05/16/2026

Learn About Jewish Americans in L.A.

Discover stories about the trailblazing men and women who laid the roots of the Jewish community in Los Angeles and take part in programs that honor and celebrate that community.

Explore Sydney Taylor Award BooksPicture BooksMiddle Grades | Teens Jewish Data (Genealogy)*Library Card required for remote access Shades of L.A.: Jewish Community U.S.

05/15/2026

CANCELED. Reading to the Rescue: Read to a Therapy Dog, Wednesday, May 20, 4pm at the Vermont Square Branch Library has been canceled. They will be back next month in June.

05/14/2026

Stop by the Vermont Square Branch Library to pickup a SORT LA tote bag! Just download the free SORT LA app on your phone and show it to a librarian at the information desk and receive your free SORT LA tote bag!

We have partnered with LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) to promote their new SORT LA digital educational tool which teaches Los Angelenos about recycling & composting rules. Which plastics can be recycled? Which bin does this item go into? Get your answers with the SORT LA app! https://sanitation.lacity.gov/sort

05/12/2026

LA Made Presents: Vietnamese Spring Roll Making, Monday, May 18, 5 p.m. at the Vermont Square Branch Library. Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect appetizers for all occasions year-round!

Join us and learn how to make this yummy and tasty food, and surprise your family and friends with this new addition to your menu. Program is limited to 15 patrons.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls are scrumptious and a healthy choice of food. They are served cold (not fried) and filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, and wrapped in rice paper with tangy-sweet dipping sauce. They are perfect appetizers for all occasions year-round! Join us and l...

05/11/2026

returns on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Central Library for its third year of celebrating the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles! Join us in weaving together affirming AAPI histories, stories, and performances to educate, inspire, and embody the theme “AAPI Voices: Then and Now.” https://www.lapl.org/aapi-joy