Senior Librarian: Claudia Martinez

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 22 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Friendship Bracelets for Teens
  4:00 PM
  Make a bracelet to show your appreciation for your BFF.

Teen

• Jul 08 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Cupcake Kick-Off
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Cupcake Kick-Off
  Decorate cupcakes, sign up for the Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club, and find out what fun and games are on the reading club Web site.


• Jul 13 - L.A. Youth at Work: Work Readiness Certification
  3:00 PM
  L.A. Youth at Work: Work Readiness Certification
  Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills to obtain an entry-level job. Young adults who successfully complete the Work Readiness Certification will have access to employment opportunities. Attending a Job Skills Workshop is recommended to prepare for the certification. This workshop is free and open to youth ages 16-24. Please sign up at the Information Desk or call 323-290-3113.


• Jul 15 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Volunteer Around the World
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Volunteer Around the World
  Volunteering is a rewarding experience whether it is in your neighborhood or across the globe. Learn about the Peace Corp and how you can volunteer to help others around the world.


• Jul 29 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Teen Gaming and L.A. Trivia
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Teen Gaming and L.A. Trivia
  Test your knowledge about Los Angeles against other teens for prizes. Play board games, too.


• Aug 05 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Collage for Teens
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Collage for Teens
  Express yourself by creating a unique collage using images from magazines, stickers, and other materials.


• Aug 12 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Scrapbooking for Teens
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Scrapbooking for Teens
  Create a scrapbook to reminisce about summer fun with friends and family.


• Aug 19 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Tigertainment Studios "Game On" Stunt Team
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Tigertainment Studios "Game On" Stunt Team
  Lights, camera, action. Check out exciting stunt demonstrations of face-to-face battles from different historical periods using swords and various weapons.


• Aug 26 - Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Sand Art Finale
  4:00 PM
  Teen L.A. Summer Reading Club: Sand Art Finale
  Fill fun-shaped bottles with colorful sand. Also, join us for refreshments and prize drawings.

Children

•  - Pre-school Storytime
   
  Pre-school Storytime
  Parents bring your 3-5 year olds to our fun READ TO ME LA storytime and learn how to help preschoolers gain the skills that will prepare them for their formal reading instruction. Please call 323-732-0169 for more information.


• Jul 07 - Summer Reading Club - Scary Sea Creatures
  4:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club - Scary Sea Creatures
  Imagine colossal squid that grow to be over 45 feet long. Picture a shark with a gleaming mouth full of 6 inch teeth. Envision swarms of poisonous jellyfish adrift in the ocean. We'll talk about all of these scary underwater sea creatures during this fishy story and craft time and you might even be able to touch a creature or two.


• Jul 09 - Boating Stories for Little Ones
  4:00 PM
  Boating Stories for Little Ones
  Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents are invited to a boat-themed storytime. We'll sing songs, tell flannel board stories, and read picture books about this watery method of transportation. Afterwards, join us for a creative playtime with blocks, stuffed animals and board books.


• Jul 14 - Summer Reading Club - Day at the Beach
  4:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club - Day at the Beach
  It's a beautiful day in Southern California, so celebrate at Exposition Park Library. Take an imaginary trip to the beach and find your inner surfer in this fun story and craft time.


• Jul 16 - Creepy Crawly Stories for Little Ones
  4:00 PM
  Creepy Crawly Stories for Little Ones
  Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents are invited to an insect-themed storytime. We'll sing songs, tell flannel board stories and read picture books about our favorite bugs. Afterwards, join us for a creative playtime with blocks, stuffed animals and board books.


• Jul 18 - Gaming Saturdays
  2:30 PM
  Gaming Saturdays
  Join our summer gaming series at Exposition Park. Play sports on the Nintendo Wii or challenge a friend to one of our many board games. Refreshments will be provided.


• Jul 21 - Marcus Miller's Drums From the Islands
  4:00 PM
  Marcus Miller's Drums From the Islands
  Come to the islands and discover the treasure of rhythm. Marcus Miller will present an interactive drum workshop which focuses on the importance of drums in our society, past and present. Everyone will have the opportunity to play an instrument.


• Jul 23 - Bird Stories for Little Ones
  4:00 PM
  Bird Stories for Little Ones
  Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents are invited to a bird-themed storytime. We'll sing songs, tell flannel board stories, and read picture books about our avian friends. Afterwards, join us for a creative playtime with blocks, stuffed animals and board books.

GAB

• GAB
  11:45 AM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Join us on Mondays at 11:45 to hear stories from Grandma Ruth.


• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Share a story with Grandma Ruth on Mondays!! Please call branch for schedule. (323) 732-0169.


• GAB
  Share the joy of reading with Grandma Ruth every Monday at 11:45!

Computer Class

• Jul 09 - Computer Comfort
  3:00 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 23 - Computer Comfort
  3:00 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 06 - Computer Comfort
  3:00 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 20 - Computer Comfort
  3:00 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.

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
Zoom Text Computer for the Visually Impaired
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Meeting Room Rental Available
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group
Day Care Licensing Meetings

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Eighth District, represented by Councilmember Bernard C. Parks.