The Friends of the Venice Library's mission

 is to support the programs & activities of the Venice Branch Library in the L.A. Public Library system.  
We raise funds and provide essential materials for an array of library services:
• To purchase books including e-books, audiobooks and other media for the branch's collection
• Purchase furniture or equipment, such as the audio/visual system in the Jon David Waldron Community Room
• Sponsor various programs featuring guest lecturers, performers and other artists
A sample of programs we fully fund or supplement: 
  • Exercise Classes: Yoga & Pilates         Book Clubs          Chess Club and Tournaments          Gardening Workshops
  • Winter/Summer Reading Incentives and Finale Events          Family Arts & Crafts          Total Eclipse Party
  • Musical Performances          Piano lessons          Art Immersion Workshop          Harry Potter Book Party