Senior Librarian: Maggie L. Johnson

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 11 - Creative Writing Workshop
  3:00 PM
  Lisa Marguerite Mora, freelance editor and poet, will offer writing exercises and constructive criticism.


• Jul 18 - Chess Simultaneous Exhibition
  11:00 AM
  Come to observe or play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children, beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Each attendee will receive a gift from the U.S. Chess Foundation.


• Jul 21 - Mystery Book Club
  6:30 PM
  George Mastras will speak about his new novel, "Fidali's Way," which takes place in Pakistan.


• Jul 25 - Thinking About Capitalism
  4:00 PM
  This videotaped lecture series by Prof. Jerry Z. Muller of the Teaching Company examines the history of capitalism. It focuses on major thinkers from the 17th through 20th centuries. Each lecture will be followed by discussion.


• Aug 01 - Thinking About Capitalism
  4:00 PM
  This videotaped lecture series by Prof. Jerry Z. Muller of the Teaching Company examines the history of capitalism. It focuses on major thinkers from the 17th through 20th centuries. Each lecture will be followed by discussion.


• Aug 08 - Thinking About Capitalism
  4:00 PM
  This videotaped lecture series by Prof. Jerry Z. Muller of the Teaching Company examines the history of capitalism. It focuses on major thinkers from the 17th through 20th centuries. Each lecture will be followed by discussion.


• Aug 15 - Chess Simultaneous Exhibition
  11:00 AM
  Come to observe or play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children, beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Each attendee will receive a gift from the U.S. Chess Foundation


• Sep 19 - Chess Simultaneous Exhibition
  11:00 AM
  Come to observe or play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children, beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Each attendee will receive a gift from the U.S. Chess Foundation

Children

• Jul 07 - Tropical Islands
  4:00 PM
  Tropical Islands
  Travel to Hawaii and other tropical isles through stories, music and activities.


• Jul 11 - Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  Stories, songs and rhymes to promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-6.


• Jul 14 - Volcanoes in Story and Science
  4:00 PM
  Volcanoes in Story and Science
  Hear legends, facts and stories about volcanoes and see a large model volcano erupt, with guest Richard Wade.


• Jul 16 - Talk About Books
  4:15 PM
  Talk About Books
  Join other 3rd through 5th graders in a fun discussion, with snacks. Call 310-840-2142 to find out the book of the month.


• Jul 21 - Tales of Treasure
  4:00 PM
  Tales of Treasure
  What do you treasure? Stories of treasure seeking, treasuring what we have and more.


• Jul 25 - Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  Stories, songs and rhymes to promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-6.


• Jul 28 - Swazzle's Forest Fables
  4:00 PM
  Swazzle's Forest Fables
  Puppet company Swazzle and Read to Me L.A. present "Goldilocks and the Three Buccaneers."


• Aug 04 - New York, New York
  4:00 PM
  New York, New York
  Explore some of the United States' "treasured islands," the city of New York.

GAB

• GAB
  Kids can share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers, available Monday through Thursday afternoons. Please call 310-840-2142 for times.

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 Fifth District, represented by Councilmember Jack Weiss.