Acting Senior Librarian: James Sherod

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Aug 13 - Credit & Money Management
  2:00 PM
  Louis Rojas from Operation Hope will show you how to understand your credit score; remove derogatory credit from your credit report; pay off debt and start saving money; rebuild your credit profile; and settle for pennies on the dollar.


• Oct 08 - Their Eyes Were Watching God
  4:00 PM
  There will be a discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's classic book, preceded by a recorded roundtable from "The Big Read" CD series from the National Endowment for the Arts. For those who are familiar with, or desire to learn about this important work.

Teen

• Aug 20 - Teen Council
  3:10 PM
  Teen Council
  Bring your favorite book and share a book review. And enjoy a challenging game of CHESS


• Aug 27 - Ojo de Dios - Eyes of God
  3:30 PM
  Ojo de Dios - Eyes of God
  IMANI, artist and historian will share the weaving skills of the Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia. Teens will create an original craft work. This event is free and all craft materials are provided.


• Sep 03 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.


• Sep 17 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.


• Oct 01 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.


• Oct 15 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.


• Oct 22 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.


• Oct 29 - Teen Council
  3:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Come and review recently read books. Then join in a game of chess with the Ascot Village Teen Chess Association. Beginner thru advanced players are all welcome.

Children

• Jul 21 - Reading Magic and Fairies
  4:00 PM
  Reading Magic and Fairies
  Come and enjoy the magic of fairies as we read their books. Make a fairy pen craft with your own colorful drawings.


• Jul 28 - Reading Magic and Dragons
  4:00 PM
  Reading Magic and Dragons
  Enter the world of dragons and see them fly off the pages as we read books about them. Participants will make craft bracelets with colorful dragon drawings.


• Aug 04 - Reading Magic and Mermen - Mermaids
  4:00 PM
  Reading Magic and Mermen - Mermaids
  Enter the world of mermen and mermaids. Meet them as they swim off the pages of the books we read. Experience their magic by making craft binoculars to search for them from the beach.


• Aug 08 - Author Visit: Joan Graham
  10:00 AM
  Author Visit: Joan Graham
  Can a poem look like a popsicle? Can words be felt and tasted?


• Aug 11 - Reading Magic and Monsters
  4:00 PM
  Reading Magic and Monsters
  Enter a world of monsters. See them roar off the pages as we read books about them. Experience their magic by making a key chain craft and by drawing your own favorite monsters.


• Aug 18 - Reading Magic and Unicorns
  4:00 PM
  Reading Magic and Unicorns
  Enter the world of unicorns and see them leap off the pages as we read books about them. Experience their magic as you decorate a pouch craft with your unicorn drawings.


• Aug 25 - Summer Reading Club Party
  4:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club Party
  Finish the summer reading club with a celebration. Have fun playing games and winning prizes.


• Sep 08 - Fall/Autumn Season Fun
  4:00 PM
  Fall/Autumn Season Fun
  Come and enjoy Fall/Autumn season stories and have fun decorating beautiful fall leaves with sparkling gems.

Computer Class

• Jul 24 - Computer Comfort
  2:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Jul 31 - E-mail
  2:00 PM
  E-mail
  Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending, checking and replying to messages. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" classes is recommended before taking this class.


• Aug 07 - Computer Comfort
  2:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Aug 14 - Internet 1A-Google
  2:00 PM
  Internet 1A-Google
  Learn about the Internet, search engines, URLs, browsers, the World Wide Web and more. Examine Google in detail. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" class is recommended before taking this class.


• Aug 21 - Computer Comfort
  2:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Aug 28 - E-mail
  2:00 PM
  E-mail
  Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending, checking and replying to messages. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" classes is recommended before taking this class.


• Sep 04 - Computer Comfort
  2:00 PM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Sep 11 - Email
  2:00 PM
  Email
  Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending, checking and replying to messages. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or 'Computer Comfort' classes is recommended before taking this class.

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
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Meeting Room Rental Available

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Ninth District, represented by Councilmember Jan Perry.