Senior Librarian: Hannah Kramer

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Aug 08 - English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults.


• Aug 12 - Life Writitng
  1:00 PM
  For all interested, creative people: just come, we'll squeeze you in. A continuing writing workshop, drawing inspiration from participants' own lives. Your life is a story-- learn to write it. Every Tuesday.


• Aug 15 - English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults.


• Aug 19 - Life Writing
  1:00 PM
  For all interested, creative people: just come, we'll squeeze you in. A continuing writing workshop, drawing inspiration from participants' own lives. Your life is a story-- learn to write it ! Every Tuesday.


• Aug 20 - Branch Book Club
  11:00 AM
  Durant sponsors a monthly discussion of literary classics and other fine works of writing. This month the group has chosen Willa Cather's "Death Comes for the Archbishop". Feel free to order a copy from the library to be ready for this meeting.


• Aug 20 - Computer Comfort
  10:10 AM
  Directed practice in the use of our data-bases and internet searching. Starts at the very beginning, from "mouse", but all are welcome who want to improve their skills. Point, click, and learn.


• Aug 22 - English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults.


• Aug 26 - International Recital
  6:30 PM
  Sopranos and musicians of the former Soviet Union will perform works from the classical and folk traditions of the world. Works by Glinka, Schubert, even Mancini. All are welcome- a nice family event. Come, be educated, and be entertained!

Teen

• Aug 08 - Tom and Jerry Marathon
  4:30 PM
  Tom and Jerry Marathon
  A chance to see rare and significant animation from an important private collection. Share the fun, hear insights from an expert cartoon-fan. All are welcome, teens are welcomest.


• Aug 12 - Teen Reading Club
  4:30 PM
  Teen Reading Club
  Games: Chess, Origami, and Games


• Aug 19 - Teen Reading Club
  4:30 PM
  Teen Reading Club
  Games: Chess, Checkers, Paper Art.


• Aug 26 - Teen Reading Club
  4:30 PM
  Teen Reading Club
  Map Your Neighborhood Contest Game

Children

• Aug 08 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Aug 08 - Chess Club
  4:30 PM
  Chess Club
  Come and learn how to play chess, or help teach others. Grades 3-6.


• Aug 13 - Family Night
  6:30 PM
  Family Night
  Fancy Nancy Magic Ball. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Wear your fanciest clothes for a reading of the Fancy Nancy Books. Win a prize for dressing fancy!


• Aug 14 - Art Class for Kids
  4:00 PM
  Art Class for Kids
  LACMA hands-on art class. Parent participation encouraged. Bring the whole family!


• Aug 15 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.

Computer Class

• Sep 17 - Computer Comfort
  10:10 AM
  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. Point, click, and learn.

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
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Fourth District, represented by Councilmember Tom LaBonge.