Heads-up: our beloved Venice Branch Library is about to get a well‑deserved facelift! The branch officially closed this past Monday (December 29th) for renovations and is expected to reopen around April 13, 2026.
We get it—four months feels like forever when your toddler lives for story time or your big kid beelines for the graphic novels after school. Don’t panic! This pause is about making our library safer, brighter, and even more family‑friendly.
What’s happening?
Our Venice Branch just hit 30 years and after three decades of sticky fingers, sun, sea air, and thousands of families, it needs some TLC. Here’s what’s on the refresh list:
Fresh paint inside and out
Window repairs and replacements
Essential structural updates for safety and comfort
Behind‑the‑scenes fixes to make the space even more welcoming
Where to Go While Venice Library is Closed
What about right now? We’ve got you. The Los Angeles Public Library system is huge, and our closest branches are ready to be your home‑away‑from‑home:
6400 Playa Vista Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90094
310-437-6680
7114 W. Manchester Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-348-1096
12006 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-390-3454
Did you know?
The Venice Branch (and all LAPL locations) are part of the Los Angeles Public Library system, which serves the City of Los Angeles and runs over 70 branches, including Mar Vista and Playa Vista. In contrast, the Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library belongs to the LA County Library system—a separate organization serving communities throughout Los Angeles County, including Marina del Rey. Each system has its own card, website, events, and e-resources. Both are open to everyone, but you may need a separate card for some digital or in-person services.
Phone: 310.821.3415
Phone: 310.559.1676
Santa Monica Public Library
Main Library | 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Montana Branch Library | 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Pico Branch Library | 2201 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Our Venice Librarians Are Still Here
Image @venicelapl
Even with the building closed, our Venice Library team isn’t going anywhere. You’ll see them out in the wild with:
Community outreach pop‑ups at local venues
School visits (yes, librarian cameos at assemblies = joy)
Online story times and workshops you can join from the couch
Staying Connected During the Closure
Let’s keep the library habit humming. This pause is a great excuse to discover new branches and lean into digital tools.
Download the LAPL app to place holds, renew, and borrow ebooks/audiobooks
Follow Venice Library on social for outreach updates and pop‑ups
Check our Venice Rising calendar for family‑friendly listings and collabs
Be adventurous: try a different branch each week and vote on family favorites
Did we miss your event?
Comment or email us so we can add it to the Venice Rising calendar!
