Gymnasium For The Mind

Gymnasium For The Mind Gymnasium For The Mind's exercises empower people by increasing their mental acuity and cognitive skills. There are programs available for adults of all ages.

We formed the Gymnasium For The Mind workshop program because we have seen and experienced how these games and exercises enhance the cognitive functions of the players, as well as being fun and engaging. As people age, it is essential for their general happiness and quality of life to remain mentally fit and active, just as they need to stay physically active. And, just as one goes to a gym to wor

k out to stay physically fit, Gymnasium For The Mind serves that vital purpose for mental fitness with exercises that are involving while promoting playfulness and sociability.

There's a new Gymnasium for the Mind workshop coming up on Wednesday, April 29th at 1:00 at the beautiful Los Angeles Pu...
04/24/2026

There's a new Gymnasium for the Mind workshop coming up on Wednesday, April 29th at 1:00 at the beautiful Los Angeles Public Library. Join us for games and information to exercise your brain and add a playful outlook to your life.

C'mon out and play! Your brain will thank you!

You’re in luck!!There’s still time to reserve your spot for this Saturday’s Gymnasium for the Mind workshop titled Brain...
04/15/2026

You’re in luck!!

There’s still time to reserve your spot for this Saturday’s Gymnasium for the Mind workshop titled Brain Games for Creatives. And when I say “Creatives”, that means you!

We’ll play some improv games to get your brains sparking and your creativity flowing. You’ll walk away with games you can play at home, and a feeling of playfulness that you can carry into your day! I know that if I were me, I’d be there… and I will!!

So join me at the beee-oooo-tiful L.A. Central Library for an afternoon of fun and games! Click the link in the comments for more information and to reserve your seat! Here’s the skinny:

When: Saturday, April 18th
What time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Central Los Angeles Public Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
What room: Meeting Room A (or as they say in Canada, "Meeting Room, eh?"
Phone: (213) 228-7000
Cost: Not one Red Cent!

Hope to see you there!

04/11/2026

It’s always a joy to be back at L.A.’s beautiful Central Library—there’s something special about gathering in a space devoted to curiosity and learning… and what a magnificent space it is.

Please join me for the next Gymnasium for the Mind workshop, where we’ll play with ideas, stretch our thinking, and enjoy some games guaranteed to wake up the brain. We’ll also explore how improv engages our creativity—and how we can bring more of that creativity into our everyday lives.

Whether you’re looking to spark your brain, shake up your routine, or simply have a fun afternoon with some new playmates, come down and spend some time at the Library. There’s plenty there to enjoy.

Hope you can come out and play!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gymnasium-for-the-mind-presents-brain-games-for-creatives-tickets-1986725417204?aff=oddtdtcreator
When: Saturday, April 18th
What time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Central Los Angeles Public Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
What room: Meeting Room A (or as they say in Canada, "Meeting Room, eh?"
213-228-7000

For anyone who thought the L.A. Central Library was just about books and programs... n'uh uh! Iz about kitties, too! 🦊
04/10/2026

For anyone who thought the L.A. Central Library was just about books and programs... n'uh uh! Iz about kitties, too! 🦊

JUST A REMINDER —Tomorrow is a new Gymnasium For The Mind workshop at the beautiful Central Library downtown L.A. It's a...
03/23/2026

JUST A REMINDER —

Tomorrow is a new Gymnasium For The Mind workshop at the beautiful Central Library downtown L.A. It's a great way to wake up your brain, get some tips on keeping your brain healthy, and, of course, have lots of fun!

So join us tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th, at 1:00 for Gymnasium For The Mind. Your brain will thank you!

So many wonderful things happening at our L.A. Public Library! What a treasure it is for our community!
03/17/2026

So many wonderful things happening at our L.A. Public Library! What a treasure it is for our community!

Spring is the perfect time to shake things up — and Gymnasium for the Mind is returning to L.A.’s beautiful Central Libr...
03/17/2026

Spring is the perfect time to shake things up — and Gymnasium for the Mind is returning to L.A.’s beautiful Central Library to get you started.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll use simple games and playful exercises to boost creativity, energize the brain, and reconnect with a sense of playfulness.

We’ll also explore how play helps us connect with others. After all, when you want to get to know someone, you don’t suggest fixing a car or mowing the lawn… you go out and play.

You’ll walk away with practical ways to bring more spontaneity, connection, and enjoyment into your everyday life.

Come stretch your mind… and maybe make a few new playmates along the way.

Happy heavenly birthday to my business partner, the co-founder of Gymnasium for the Mind, and my friend. I'm sure he's l...
09/11/2025

Happy heavenly birthday to my business partner, the co-founder of Gymnasium for the Mind, and my friend. I'm sure he's leading improv workshops in the hereafter. Pleasant journeys, Michael!

A big shout-out and thanks to Karcy Bowles, Celia Avila de Santiago, Krystal Messer, and all the great librarians and st...
08/30/2025

A big shout-out and thanks to Karcy Bowles, Celia Avila de Santiago, Krystal Messer, and all the great librarians and staff at the Los Angeles Public Library branches for a fantastic five months of Gymnasium For The Mind workshops through the Active Studio program.

It's been a joyful and rewarding experience to share Gymnasium For The Mind's games, techniques, and philosophy of maintaining brain health to maximize our quality of life with such a welcoming, caring, and conscientious group of people. I look forward to working (and playing) with them again.

It's also a reminder of what a precious resource our public libraries are, and the importance of giving them our support and protection.

"The library card is a passport to wonders and miracles, glimpses into other lives, religions, experiences, the hopes and dreams and strivings of ALL human beings, and it is this passport that opens our eyes and hearts to the world beyond our front doors, that is one of our best hopes against tyranny, xenophobia, hopelessness, despair, anarchy, and ignorance." – Libba Bray

Many thanks to the staff, librarians, and participants at the L.A. Public Library for making the Gymnasium For The Mind ...
07/25/2025

Many thanks to the staff, librarians, and participants at the L.A. Public Library for making the Gymnasium For The Mind program such a joyful success. They've added some more dates, so please join and exercise your brain while tickling your funnybone!!

The remaining workshops are:

Tuesday, August 5 (1:00 pm)
El Sereno Branch Library
5226 Huntington Dr. S.,
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 225-9201
https://lapl.org/branches/el-sereno

Tuesday, August 12 (3:30 pm)
Baldwin Hills Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 733-1196
https://www.lapl.org/branches/baldwin-hills

Wednesday, August 13 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

Thursday, August 14 (11:00 am)
North Hollywood
5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185
https://www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood

Wednesday, August 20 (11:00 am)
Mark Twain Public Library
9621 S. Figueroa St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 755-4088
https://www.lapl.org/branches/mark-twain

Wednesday, August 27 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

06/18/2025

NEW GYMNASIUM FOR THE MIND WORKSHOPS ADDED!!

That's right, kids! New Gymnasium for the Mind workshops have been added by the Los Angeles Public Library system through the month of August! These workshops are FREE, and no previous experience or attendance is required. In fact, the only requirements are a willingness to play and have fun, and a desire to do something good for your brain.

So come and join us at a library near you! Your brain (and your funnybone) will thank you!!

(This program is part of the Active Studio series, and is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.)

WORKSHOPS:

Wednesday, June 18 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

Wednesday, June 18 (4:00 pm)
Junipero Serra Public Library
4607 S. Main St., Los Angeles CA 90037 - (323) 234-1685
https://www.lapl.org/branches/junipero-serra

Tuesday, June 24 (3:30 pm)
Baldwin Hills Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 733-1196
https://www.lapl.org/branches/baldwin-hills

Saturday, June 28 (10:30 am)
Granada Hills Public Library
10640 Petit Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 368-5687
https://www.lapl.org/branches/granada-hills

Tuesday, July 8 (3:30 pm)
Baldwin Hills Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 733-1196
https://www.lapl.org/branches/baldwin-hills


Wednesday, July 9 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

Thursday, July 10 (11:00 am)
North Hollywood
5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 766-7185
https://www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood


Tuesday, July 15 (1:00 pm)
El Sereno Branch Library
5226 Huntington Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 225-9201
https://lapl.org/branches/el-sereno

Tuesday, July 22 (3:30 pm)
Baldwin Hills Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 733-1196
https://www.lapl.org/branches/baldwin-hills

Wednesday, July 23 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

Thursday, July 31 (11:00 am)
North Hollywood
5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 766-7185
https://www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood

Tuesday, August 5 (1:00 pm)
El Sereno Branch Library
5226 Huntington Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 225-9201
https://lapl.org/branches/el-sereno

Tuesday, August 12 (3:30 pm)
Baldwin Hills Branch Library
2906 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 733-1196
https://www.lapl.org/branches/baldwin-hills

Wednesday, August 13 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library


Thursday, August 14 (11:00 am)
North Hollywood
5211 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 766-7185
https://www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood

Wednesday, August 20 (11:00 am)
Mark Twain Public Library
9621 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003 - (323) 755-4088
https://www.lapl.org/branches/mark-twain

Wednesday, August 27 (1:00 pm)
L.A. Central Library
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library

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