Senior Librarian: Victoria Magaw

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 18 - Friends of the Library
  10:00 AM
  General Meeting, new members welcome.


• Jul 28 - The Peruvian Ensemble
  7:00 PM
  Free family concert featuring music from Peru.


• Aug 21 - Book Sale Preview
  3:00 PM
  Friends of Sylmar Library members only.


• Aug 22 - Used Book Sale
  10:00 AM
  

Teen

• Jul 06 - Teen Council Meeting
  3:30 PM
  Teen Council Meeting
  Give Sylmar Library a piece of your mind! Join our Young Adult Council (YAC) and let us know what cool teen events, books, movies and CD's you want in the library. We meet on the first Monday of each month - call 818-367-6102 or check out library.viviti.com for more information.


• Jul 07 - Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  1:00 PM
  Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  Join us for free 4-player videogaming under the Big Screen every Tuesday afternoon! Wii Sports, Wii Play, and Wii Fit games, plus Dance Dance Revolution for exercise and fun competitions. Chess, checkers and lots of other board games are also available. For more information, check out our websites: http://WiiSports.viviti.com and http://library.viviti.com, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of Sylmar Library events.


• Jul 08 - Free T-Shirt & Backpack Decorating for Teens
  1:00 PM
  Free T-Shirt & Backpack Decorating for Teens
  Teens: get a free T-shirt or backpack and decorate it with fabric paint and stencils. Space is limited -- please call 818-367-6102 to make a reservation.


• Jul 11 - Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every Saturday, join us as we try some easy yoga moves on our extra-thick yoga mats, or work off some pounds with a fun cardio-fitness workout. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out our website: yoga.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Yoga and Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Jul 14 - Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  1:00 PM
  Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  Join us for free 4-player videogaming under the Big Screen every Tuesday afternoon! Wii Sports, Wii Play, and Wii Fit games, plus Dance Dance Revolution for exercise and fun competitions. Chess, checkers and lots of other board games are also available. For more information, check out our websites: http://WiiSports.viviti.com and http://library.viviti.com, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of Sylmar Library events.


• Jul 18 - Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every Saturday, join us as we try some easy yoga moves on our extra-thick yoga mats, or work off some pounds with a fun cardio-fitness workout. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out our website: yoga.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Yoga and Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Jul 20 - Volunteer Orientation
  3:30 PM
  Volunteer Orientation
  Find out how you can help the library and earn service credit at your school! For more information, call Sylmar Library at 818-367-6102, and check out our website: http://library.viviti.com.


• Jul 21 - Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  1:00 PM
  Wii Sports Videogaming + Dance Dance Revolution
  Join us for free 4-player videogaming under the Big Screen every Tuesday afternoon! Wii Sports, Wii Play, and Wii Fit games, plus Dance Dance Revolution for exercise and fun competitions. Chess, checkers and lots of other board games are also available. For more information, check out our websites: http://WiiSports.viviti.com and http://library.viviti.com, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of Sylmar Library events.

Children

• Jul 06 - Magic of Reading Program
  4:00 PM
  Magic of Reading Program
  Join magician Tony Daniels as he takes children into the magical world of books.


• Jul 09 - Pre-school Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Jul 13 - Swazzle Pirate Puppet Show
  4:00 PM
  Swazzle Pirate Puppet Show
  Join Swazzle as they bring a fun, adventure-filled pirate puppet show to Sylmar Library. Fun for the whole family!


• Jul 16 - Pre-school Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Jul 23 - Pre-school Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Jul 30 - Pre-school Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Aug 06 - Pre-school Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. For ages 3-5.


• Aug 12 - Wild Animal Show
  3:30 PM
  Wild Animal Show
  Placerita Canyon Nature Center will be bringing LIVE animals to the library for a fun program about Southern California wildlife.

GAB

• Jul 06 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Jul 07 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Jul 09 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Jul 13 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Jul 14 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

Computer Class

• Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
   
  Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
  Beginners who speak Spanish can learn computer basics: how to use a mouse, get a free e-mail account, type a resume, use the Internet to look for jobs, get homework help and more! To schedule a free appointment, call Sylmar Library at 818-367-6102.


• Web Pages for Beginners
   
  Web Pages for Beginners
  Learn how to create your own free web page, start a blog, upload pictures, create or join an online club, and more. Call 818-367-6102 to schedule an appointment.


• Jul 06 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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 13 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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 20 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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 27 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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 03 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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 10 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Seventh District, represented by Councilmember Richard Alarcón.