Venice Library to Host Community Discussion on Neighborhood’s Past, Present, and Future

The discussion will cover Venice’s evolution from its early days as a planned beachside resort to its modern identity

The Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library will host a free community event Saturday, Oct. 11, to explore the history, current dynamics, and future prospects of Venice, one of Los Angeles’ most distinctive neighborhoods.

The 90-minute salon-style discussion, set for 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 501 South Venice Boulevard, aims to engage residents in a conversation about the coastal community’s cultural and activist legacy.

The event, titled “Venice: Past, Present and Future,” will feature local figures Gerry Fialka, Todd von Hoffmann, Linda Lucks, and Marty Liboff leading an interactive dialogue. Organizers say the discussion will cover Venice’s evolution from its early d