Senior Librarian: Lisa Palombi

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 18 - Echo Park Crochet & Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class all for adults - beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.


• Aug 01 - Life Story Writing
  10:30 AM
  Got Memories? Put them in writing for fun, family, fame or fortune


• Aug 01 - Echo Park Crochet & Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for all adults - beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.


• Aug 01 - Movie & Book Discussion
  1:00 PM
  Join us for a special movie madness followed by a book discussion. Refreshments will be served. For information call 213-250-7808.


• Aug 15 - Life Story Writing
  10:30 AM
  Got Memories? Put them in writing for fun, family, fame or fortune


• Aug 15 - Echo Park Crochet & Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for all adults - beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.


• Aug 15 - Movie Madness
  2:00 PM
  Join us for a classic movie! Refreshments will be served. For information call (213) 250-7808.


• Aug 22 - Echo Park Crochet & Knitting Club
  11:00 AM
  A crocheting and knitting class for all adults - beginners always 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


• Jul 08 - T-Shirt Decorating-Teen Summer Reading Program
  4:00 PM
  T-Shirt Decorating-Teen Summer Reading Program
  Turn a blank t-shirt into a work of art. We'll have fabric paint, markers and spangles. Use the t-shirt we provide, or bring your own. Snacks served.


• Jul 15 - History of Punk Rock-Teen Summer Reading Program
  4:00 PM
  History of Punk Rock-Teen Summer Reading Program
  A live presentation by Todd Taylor of Razorcake magazine, a premiere zine covering punk. Check out their website at www.razorcake.org. Refreshments provided.


• Jul 22 - Open Mic - Teen Summer Reading Program
  4:00 PM
  Open Mic - Teen Summer Reading Program
  Bring your poetry, instrument, voice or prose and take a turn at the open mic. Snacks served.


• Jul 29 - End of Reading Club Party - Teen Summer Reading Program
  4:00 PM
  End of Reading Club Party - Teen Summer Reading Program
  Music, food, games, prizes and more food. Celebrate the good old times @ Echo Park Library!

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 06 - Treasure Island
  3:00 PM
  Treasure Island
  Have you ever dreamed of finding buried treasure? Join us for exciting island stories and create a treasure chest craft to take home.


• Jul 07 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.


• Jul 09 - 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 13 - Enchantment Under the Sea
  3:00 PM
  Enchantment Under the Sea
  Join us for stories about some very interesting underwater creatures and make a fun craft to take home.


• Jul 14 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.


• Jul 16 - 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.

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

• Online Job Searching & Resume Review
   
  Online Job Searching & Resume Review
  If you are a seasoned employee searching or a recent graduate looking for a job, this class will assist you in job searching, creating, and updating your resume. This class is by appointment. For information please call 213-250-7808.


• 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 07 - Computer Comfort
  1:00 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 21 - Beginning Word Processing @ Your Library
  1:00 PM
  Beginning Word Processing @ Your Library
  Introduction to word processing basics and additional features. For information call 213-250-7808.


• Jul 23 - Introduction to Web Design
  4:00 PM
  Introduction to 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.


• Jul 28 - Email
  1:00 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.


• Aug 06 - Introduction to Web Design
  4:00 PM
  Introduction to 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 11 - Email
  1:00 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
Meeting Room Rental Available
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

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