Senior Librarian: Carol Duan

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Friends of the Library
  Join the Friends of the Library to plan fundraisers and events for the Robertson Branch. Held the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Please call 310-840-2147 with any questions.


• Matinee Movies
  4:00 PM
  Join us for a free afternoon at the movies! Matinee Movies are generally held once or twice a month on Monday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. Open to all ages. Call 310-840-2147 for exact dates and film selections.


• Book Club
  6:30 PM
  Love to read? Join the Robertson Readers book club! The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's community room. Call 310-840-2147 for this month's featured book.


• Jul 08 - Book Club
  6:30 PM
  Join the Robertson Readers book club for a discussion of this month's featured title: "The Sister by Poppy Adams."


• Jul 11 - Screenwriters Workshop
  10:30 AM
  Join both aspiring and experienced screenwriters to learn format, workshop original material, and spark ideas. The group will study the screenplay; half-hour and hour-episodic; and half-hour sitcom. Please RSVP via email to WritersUnblock@aol.com.


• Jul 15 - Strategies for Making Money & Maintaining Stability in the Entertainment Industry
  6:00 PM
  Join us for a free seminar with entertainment industry expert Jessica Sitomer, known as the Greenlight Coach. In this 90-minute discussion, the biggest myth about money in the entertainment industry will be revealed. You'll discover how to make money, plan for your future, and keep pursuing your dream. Please RSVP to jessica@theGreenlightCoach.com.


• Jul 22 - Free Parenting Workshop
  4:00 PM
  Solve Parenting Challenges with a Powerful Tool - Routine. Your best bet for creating a sense of calm and cooperation in your home is a strong, workable routine. Learn fun and simple tools to help solve eating, sleeping, and other behavioral issues that your child may have. Etel Leit, MS, the owner and founder of SignShine, is a known parenting expert who leads parenting workshops and classes in Southern California.


• Jul 25 - Friends of the Robertson Library Used Book Sale
  10:00 AM
  Support your library while getting great deals on used books and more. Proceeds help our Friends buy materials and fund programs for the library. Next sale: Saturday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 29th during regular library hours. Please call 310-840-2147 for more information.

Teen

• Jul 07 - Henna Tattoo and Art
  4:30 PM
  Henna Tattoo and Art
  Join artist Priti Aggarwal to learn about this traditional Indian body art and get your own temporary henna tattoo.


• Jul 21 - Candy Making
  4:30 PM
  Candy Making
  Come make yummy candy fancy enough to give as a gift.


• Aug 04 - Make it with Duct Tape
  4:30 PM
  Make it with Duct Tape
  Wallets, roses and more. Come get crafty with duct tape.


• Aug 18 - Movie Madness
  4:30 PM
  Movie Madness
  Close out the Reading Club with a movie and pizza.

Children

• Jul 09 - Treasured Islands of Art-Rageous Animals
  4:30 PM
  Treasured Islands of Art-Rageous Animals
  Travel with Wonders of Wildlife to the treasured islands of Art-Rageous animals where you will see just how creative nature can be when designing animals. Live animals and the arts go wild.


• Jul 16 - SHIN3 Presents: Treasures of Japan
  4:30 PM
  SHIN3 Presents: Treasures of Japan
  Explore the cultural treasures of the island-nation of Japan. Come and experience traditional Japanese drumming (taiko), storytelling, music and a lion dance.


• Jul 23 - Ahoy, Matey! A Pirate Storytime
  4:30 PM
  Ahoy, Matey! A Pirate Storytime
  Discover the inner pirate in you. Best for children ages 5 years old and above.


• Jul 30 - Aloha Bingo
  4:30 PM
  Aloha Bingo
  See if you can get five in a row and have your pick of prizes galore. But don’t forget to shout “Aloha!."


• Aug 06 - Dance and Music of the Middle East
  4:30 PM
  Dance and Music of the Middle East
  Experienced dance teacher, Anaheed, and her band of musicians perform and explain the cultural and historic background of Middle Eastern dance and music. Unlock Aladdin's Treasures and dance along to this interactive show.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call 310-840-2147 for days and times.

Computer Class

• Computer Classes
   
  Computer Classes
  The Robertson Branch offers a variety of introductory computer classes for beginners. Call the reference desk at 310-840-2147 for class schedule.


• Computer Comfort
   
  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. Call for dates and times - 310-840-2147.

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
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Fifth District, represented by Councilmember Jack Weiss.