Friends of Westwood Library

08/12/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY: SAVED BY A STORY

Join us in the library this Thursday, August 13th, at 1:00-2:30 p.m. for “Saved by a Story”, a writing group for seniors.

Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within!

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

08/08/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY POETRY

Join us on Zoom for our Poetry Open Mic this Tuesday, August 11th, at 6:00 p.m.

Share a poem you wrote or a poem you love! You are also welcome to just listen and enjoy.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/84012804782?pwd=BrbiSoYBH5NqGdA88HWqOaPIpfYrr6.1

Meeting ID: 840 1280 4782
Passcode: 403200

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08/08/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY HOARDING

Join us in the library this Tuesday, August 11th, at 4:00 p.m. for Hoarding: What Is It?

Sheree Hardy of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health will give an informative presentation on the compulsive habit of accumulating things.

Learn to identify the differences between collecting, cluttering, and hoarding, and the need for treatment for those who might have a significant problem.

Parking is validated, no reservation required.

08/07/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY SATURDAY CONCERT

Don’t miss our concert in the Westwood Library this Saturday, August 8th, at 3:00 p.m.

In her program All American, pianist Xiao Chen will perform works by iconic figures such as Gershwin and Joplin, alongside Amy Beach, Lowell Liebermann, William Bolcom, Richard Danielpour, and Florence Price.

Sponsored by the Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon.

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

07/31/2026

Reminder-Big Book Sale TOMORROW 10-2

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07/21/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY: SAVED BY A STORY

Join us in the library this Thursday, July 23rd, at 1:00-2:30 p.m. for “Saved by a Story”, a writing group for seniors.

Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within!

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

07/17/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY SATURDAY FREE CONCERT

Don’t miss our concert in the library this Saturday, July 18th, at 3:00-4:30 p.m.

The AlmaNova Duo (flutist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic) invites us on an adventure into Balkan music, with its youthful energy, haunting melodies, rich harmonies, and jubilant rhythms. The program includes original works for flute and guitar, such as Sarajevo Nights, along with new arrangements of traditional Bosnian Sevdalinka and Macedonian love songs.

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of Westwood Library and the Los Angeles Musical Salon.

07/12/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY MEDITATION

Join us on Zoom this Monday, July 13th, at 6:00 p.m. for Meditation: A Vacation From Stress.

Take a break from the rat race and calm your mind. Doug Frankel will present a technique that can be used daily to benefit your mental and physical well-being.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/82018933398?pwd=6zD9UVhMuNxOVxmLo0Uf9myrwuD463.1

Meeting chat link
https://lapl.zoom.us/launch/jc/82018933398

Meeting ID: 820 1893 3398
Passcode: 177409

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07/12/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY POETRY

Join us on Zoom for our Poetry Open Mic this Tuesday, July 14th, at 6:00 p.m.

Share a poem you wrote or a poem you love! You are also welcome to just listen and enjoy.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://lapl.zoom.us/j/84012804782?pwd=BrbiSoYBH5NqGdA88HWqOaPIpfYrr6.1

Meeting ID: 840 1280 4782
Passcode: 403200

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06/10/2026

WESTWOOD LIBRARY: SAVED BY A STORY

Join us in the library this Thursday, June 11th, at 1:00-2:30 p.m. for “Saved by a Story”, a writing group for seniors.

Come enjoy creativity and community in a nonjudgmental environment. Discover the bounty of stories that lies within!

Parking is validated, no reservation necessary.