Senior Librarian: Lisa Palombi

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Aug 02 - Echo Park Crochet/Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for adults - beginners welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.


• Aug 02 - Movie Madness
  2:00 PM
  Join us for classic movie and snacks! For information call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 05 - Parents and Homework
  6:00 PM
  How to Help with Your Children’s Homework Without DOING it for Them, led by Santa Monica College Professor Ann Carroll


• Aug 09 - Life Story Writing
  10:30 AM
  Have you been planning to put your memories in writing, but never seem to find time? Come get started in a fun, supportive atmosphere!


• Aug 16 - Echo Park Crochet/Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for adults - beginners welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.


• Aug 16 - Movie Madness
  2:00 PM
  Join us for classic movie and snacks! For information call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 30 - Film Noir Madness
  2:00 PM
  Join us for classic movie and snacks! For information call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 30 - Echo Park Crochet/Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for adults - beginners welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.

Teen

•  - Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
   
  Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
  Earn community service hours by working as a lab monitor during weekly Homework Help Labs. Work hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Call Wendy ahead of time to set up an appointment for the required training session. (213) 250-7808


• Sep 23 - Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  3:30 PM
  Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  Bring your assignment; learn how to use the library's powerful databases to conduct research for your term paper, thesis, or research project. You'll get better results than if you googled.


• Sep 24 - Volunteer Opportunities
   
  Volunteer Opportunities
  Volunteer as a lab assistant on Wednesdays and Fridays, 4pm-6pm, where you will help students use "Live Homework Help," an online tutoring service.


• Sep 26 - Volunteer Opportunities
  4:00 PM
  Volunteer Opportunities
  Volunteer as a lab assistant on Wednesdays and Fridays, 4pm-6pm, where you will help students use "Live Homework Help," an online tutoring service.


• Sep 30 - Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  3:30 PM
  Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  Bring your assignment; learn how to use the library's powerful databases to conduct research for your term paper, thesis, or research project. You'll get better results than if you googled.


• Oct 07 - Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  3:30 PM
  Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  Bring your assignment; learn how to use the library's powerful databases to conduct research for your term paper, thesis, or research project. You'll get better results than if you googled.


• Oct 14 - Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  3:30 PM
  Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  Bring your assignment; learn how to use the library's powerful databases to conduct research for your term paper, thesis, or research project. You'll get better results than if you googled.


• Oct 21 - Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  3:30 PM
  Weekly Research Workshop for Students
  Bring your assignment; learn how to use the library's powerful databases to conduct research for your term paper, thesis, or research project. You'll get better results than if you googled.

Children

•  - Where is it?
   
  Where is it?
  How to use the library and website for school projects and reports. Call 213-250-7808 for an appointment.


•  - Art Class for Kids
   
  Art Class for Kids
  Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week. For hours please call 213-250-7808.


• Jul 21 - The Magic of Science
  3:00 PM
  The Magic of Science
  Oobleck, is it a liquid or a solid? Join us for a reading of Dr. Seuss' Bartholomew and the Oobleck, and make some of this strange and magical substance.


• Jul 22 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.


• Jul 24 - Art Class for Kids
  4:00 PM
  Art Class for Kids
  Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week.


• Jul 26 - Filipino Folktales
  2:00 PM
  Filipino Folktales
  Join us for a multicultural storytime and craft activity sponsored by the Filipino American Library.


• Jul 28 - The Magic of Laughter
  3:00 PM
  The Magic of Laughter
  Are you a class clown? Do you dream of being a comedian? Join us for the last program of the Summer Reading Club and show us your talent. Take the stage and share your favorite jokes with the group.


• Jul 29 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Call 213-250-7808 for hours.

Computer Class

• Computer Classes to Go
   
  Computer Classes to Go
  Join us for Computer Comfort, Computer Classes for Improving your English, and Introduction to Beginning Web Design. Individual and group classes by appointment only. For information call Nadine Flores at 213-250-7808.


• Jul 24 - Computer Comfort
  4:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Learn to use the Library's electronic catalog to search for materials, renew items, and place your own holds. Learn the basics of surfing the Internet. Introduction to various databases and search engines. For adults only. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is recommended but not mandatory. Reservations required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Jul 31 - Introduction to Basic Web Design
  4:00 PM
  Introduction to Basic Web Design
  Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page. Computer keybord experience is mandatory. Sign-up required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 07 - Computer Comfort
  4:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Learn to use the Library's electronic catalog to search for materials, renew items, and place your own holds. Learn the basics of surfing the Internet. Introduction to various databases and search engines. For adults only. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is recommended but not mandatory. Reservations required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 14 - Introduction to Basic Web Design
  4:00 PM
  Introduction to Basic Web Design
  Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page. Computer keybord experience is mandatory. Sign-up required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 21 - Computer Comfort
  4:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Learn to use the Library's electronic catalog to search for materials, renew items, and place your own holds. Learn the basics of surfing the Internet. Introduction to various databases and search engines. For adults only. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is recommended but not mandatory. Reservations required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 28 - Introduction to Basic Web Design
  4:00 PM
  Introduction to Basic Web Design
  Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page. Computer keybord experience is mandatory. Sign-up required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.


• Sep 03 - Computer Comfort
  3:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Learn to use the Library's electronic catalog to search for materials, renew items, and place your own holds. Learn the basics of surfing the Internet. Introduction to various databases and search engines. For adults only. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is recommended but not mandatory. Reservations required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.

Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Meeting Room Rental Available
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Located in the First District, represented by Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.