Senior Librarian: Victoria Magaw

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Teen

• Nov 22 - Free Yoga for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga for Beginners
  Yoga is a great way to get in shape and let go of stress: see how fun it is today! Try some easy moves on our extra-thick yoga mats. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out http://freeyoga.isfun.net or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday yoga programs.


• Nov 25 - Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  2:00 PM
  Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  Join us Tuesdays after school for Dance Dance Revolution! Come get great exercise & have fun dance competitions with DDR and 4 mats under the Big Screen. Chess, checkers and other board games are also available. For more information, check out http://ddr.isfun.net and http://libraries.arecool.net, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of events.


• Nov 29 - Free Yoga for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga for Beginners
  Yoga is a great way to get in shape and let go of stress: see how fun it is today! Try some easy moves on our extra-thick yoga mats. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out http://freeyoga.isfun.net or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday yoga programs.


• Dec 01 - Teen Council
  3:30 PM
  Teen Council
  Give Sylmar Library a piece of your mind! Join our Teen Council and let us know what cool teen events, books, movies and CD's you want in the library. Check out http://libraries.arecool.net or call 818-367-6102 for more information.


• Dec 02 - Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  2:00 PM
  Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  Join us Tuesdays after school for Dance Dance Revolution! Come get great exercise & have fun dance competitions with DDR and 4 mats under the Big Screen. Chess, checkers and other board games are also available. For more information, check out http://ddr.isfun.net and http://libraries.arecool.net, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of events.


• Dec 04 - Night of Stargazing
  5:00 PM
  Night of Stargazing
  Join the Sidewalk Astronomers after sunset outside the Library's front entrance as we look at the Moon and Planets through large telescopes. Please call 818-367-6102 to confirm -- event will be postponed if it is cloudy.


• Dec 09 - Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  2:00 PM
  Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Chess & Game Day
  Join us Tuesdays after school for Dance Dance Revolution! Come get great exercise & have fun dance competitions with DDR and 4 mats under the Big Screen. Chess, checkers and other board games are also available. For more information, check out http://ddr.isfun.net and http://libraries.arecool.net, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of events.


• Dec 15 - Volunteer Orientation
  3:30 PM
  Volunteer Orientation
  Find out how you can help the library and earn service credit at your school!

Children

• Nov 24 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Dec 13 - Children's Holiday Crafts Boutique
  10:00 AM
  Children's Holiday Crafts Boutique
  Kids up to age 12: come this Saturday to do some fun holiday shopping for your family and friends. Homemade crafts courtesy of the Friends of Sylmar Library.


• Jan 05 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Jan 12 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Jan 26 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Feb 02 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Feb 09 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Feb 23 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.

GAB

• Nov 24 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 25 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 26 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Dec 01 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Dec 02 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

Computer Class

• Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
   
  Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
  Beginners who speak Spanish can learn computer basics: how to use a mouse, get a free e-mail account, type a resume, use the Internet to look for jobs, get homework help and more! To schedule a free appointment, call Sylmar Library at 818-367-6102.


• Web Pages for Beginners
   
  Web Pages for Beginners
  Learn how to create your own free web page, start a blog, upload pictures, create or join an online club, and more. Call 818-367-6102 to schedule an appointment.


• Nov 24 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102


• Jan 12 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102


• Jan 26 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102


• Feb 02 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102


• Feb 09 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102


• Feb 23 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 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. Info 818-367-6102

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

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Seventh District, represented by Councilmember Richard Alarcón.