Senior Librarian: Hannah Kramer

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults. Fridays, 11-12:30.


• Jul 07 - Life Writing Workshop
  12:30 PM
  Every story begins in someone's life, and every life is full of stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you want to write for self-fulfillment or as a paid professional, the best place to start is with your own life as a "story". Learn how to frame the stories of your life in a way that others will want to read. Drop by any session to start. All are welcome.


• Jul 08 - Book Club
  11:00 AM
  "A Spot of Bother", by Mark Haddon. We want spirited discussion, so get started early. If you need a copy to read, that's what we're here for (allow extra time to order it, though).


• Jul 09 - Blue Coyote Writing Group
  12:30 PM
  Join local writer Jill Robinson for a couple of months; she will make you work! Serious participants are invited to keep cranking those pages out, to share with other writers and the instructor. You will be rewarded for your efforts. Ms. Robinson is the published author of a number of books, including "With a Cast of Thousands", "Bed/ Time/ Story", and "Star Country". She has also written for "The New York Times", "Vanity Fair", and "People". Ms. Robinson just returned from Great Britain, where she has been teaching writing for some years. This is a great opportunity for aspiring writers to meet and work with an experienced colleague. Come show her what you can do!


• Jul 10 - English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults. Drop by any session to start.


• Jul 14 - Life Writing Workshop
  12:30 PM
  Every story begins in someone's life, and every life is full of stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you want to write for self-fulfillment or as a paid professional, the best place to start is with your own life as a "story". Learn how to frame the stories of your life in a way that others will want to read. Drop by any session to start. All are welcome.


• Jul 16 - Blue Coyote Writing Group
  12:30 PM
  Join local writer Jill Robinson for a couple of months; she will make you work! Serious participants are invited to keep cranking those pages out, to share with other writers and the instructor. You will be rewarded for your efforts. Ms. Robinson is the published author of a number of books, including "With a Cast of Thousands", "Bed/ Time/ Story", and "Star Country". She has also written for "The New York Times", "Vanity Fair", and "People". Ms. Robinson just returned from Great Britain, where she has been teaching writing for some years. This is a great opportunity for aspiring writers to meet and work with an experienced colleague. Come show her what you can do!


• Jul 17 - English Conversation
  11:00 AM
  English conversational sessions for non-English speaking adults. Drop by any session to start.

Teen

• Jul 22 - Henna Program
  2:00 PM
  Henna Program
  A short intro of what henna is, where it is from and how it is used. Each participant chooses a design that is appealing and/or significant to them (as well as the placement of their chosen design). The henna is then applied, while Amaya draws and talks about the designs and any symbolism they might have, as well as cultural connotations. Each participant then receives instruction in after-care.

Children

• Jul 08 - Magic Mirror Players
  6:30 PM
  Magic Mirror Players
  A magic mirror takes us on an an adventure as kids put on their own improvisation show alongside the actors.


• Jul 09 - Art Class for Kids
  4:30 PM
  Art Class for Kids
  John from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents hands-on art projects.


• Jul 10 - Baby Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and a whole lot more.


• Jul 10 - Pre-school Storytime
  11:00 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. For ages 3-5. Bring your lunch to eat on the patio after.


• Jul 15 - Durant Library Pirates
  6:30 PM
  Durant Library Pirates
  Surprise program with Ms. Hillary and the rest of the Durant Library Pirates.


• Jul 16 - Art Class for Kids
  4:30 PM
  Art Class for Kids
  John from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents hands-on art projects.


• Jul 17 - Baby Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and a whole lot more.


• Jul 17 - Pre-school Storytime
  11:00 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. For ages 3-5. Bring your lunch to eat on the patio after.

Computer Class

• Jul 21 - Computer Comfort
  12:30 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. Point ! Click ! Learn !


• Jul 28 - Computer Comfort
  12:30 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. Point ! Click ! 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.