Senior Librarian: Joseph Atkinson

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 15 - Resume Writing Workshop
  6:30 PM
  This workshop for first time job seekers, persons seeking 21st century jobs or changing career paths. Learn how to jazz up old resumes and to sail through an interview. Led by Marilyn Tullius. Call 310-437-6680 for more details.


• Jul 23 - Philosophy Cafe
  11:00 AM
  We will discuss Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," a highly symbolic novel about life in an African village was written in 1958, shortly after Nigerian independence. Achebe uses simple prose to convey the impact of missionaries, military and colonialism on Ibo culture. E-book copies available through our catalog, or contact branch for your hardcopy at 310-437-6680.


• Jul 27 - Mystery Book Club
  6:30 PM
  Meet a convivial group interested in making this a lively and stimulating event. Please read Marisha Pessl's "Special Topics in Calamity Physics." Copies available at Reference Desk.


• Aug 01 - Karen Golden, Storyteller
  3:00 PM
  USA Today said, "Karen Golden’s mesmerizing stories marry age-old values with rollicking saxophone and amazing sound effects" In her program "Small Kindnesses" Karen regales us with her tales and tunes celebrating the life of a tiny woman with an enormous heart. Please join us for a magical time.


• Aug 08 - Virginia Li's "From One Root, Many Flowers"
  3:00 PM
  UCLA Public Health professor Virginia Li discusses her memoir: "From One Root, Many Flowers: A Century of Family Life in China and America." Her work portrays her and her family's lives that have been anything but dull. Refreshments will be provided.


• Aug 20 - Philosophy Cafe
  11:00 AM
  "Poetics" is Aristotle's effort to explain the problems of art. We will look at what the critics say about this text credited to Aristotle around 350 B.C.E. Find out why he believed art is good and useful, while Plato tried to dismiss it


• Aug 24 - Mystery Book Club
  6:30 PM
  Meet a convivial group interested in making this a lively and stimulating event. Refreshments provided. Call for title at 310-437-6680. Copies available at the Reference Desk.

Teen

• Jul 08 - Summer Reading Club - Bookmaking with Laurel Koss
  3:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club - Bookmaking with Laurel Koss
  Learn how to make handmade books. Bring cool leaves, shells, rocks, etc. to make print decorations. For more information email the teen librarian at ssalmon@lapl.org.


• Jul 18 - Summer Reading Club - Tour of the Ballona Wetlands
  3:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club - Tour of the Ballona Wetlands
  Sign-up Required. See the only true wetlands left in Los Angeles with an expert tour guide. For more information, email the teen librarian at ssalmon@lapl.org.


• Jul 29 - Summer Reading Club - Book Discussion of Call Of The Wild by Jack London
  3:00 PM
  Summer Reading Club - Book Discussion of Call Of The Wild by Jack London
  Pick up your books at the branch after June 1st. Book discussion of "Call of the Wild" by Jack London, greatest book about a dog ever written and only 90 pages. Ice cream sundaes too. For more information e-mail the teen librarian at ssalmon@lapl.org.

GAB

• GAB
  Miss Korrine, books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Fridays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.


• GAB
  5:30 PM
  Auntie Cindy, books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.


• GAB
  1:00 PM
  Grammie June, books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.


• GAB
  6:00 PM
  Grandpa Al, books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Computer Class

• Jul 14 - Introduction to the Internet
  10:00 AM
  Introduction to the Internet
  Learn about the Internet, search engines, URLs, browers, the World Wide Web and more. Examine Google in detail. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is not necessary. Seating is limited. Please call 310-437-6680 for reservations.


• Jul 21 - Finding Books, Audios, Videos and More
  10:00 AM
  Finding Books, Audios, Videos and More
  Learn to use the library's Electronic Catalog to locate books and other materials available at Central Library and the branches. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" classes is recommended before taking this class. Seating is limited. Call 310-437-6680 for reservations.


• Aug 11 - Introduction to the Internet
  10:00 AM
  Introduction to the Internet
  Learn about the Internet, search engines, URLs, browers, the World Wide Web and more. Examine Google in detail. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse is not necessary. Seating is limited. Please call 310-437-6680 for reservations.


• Aug 18 - Introduction to the LAPL Databases
  10:00 AM
  Introduction to the LAPL Databases
  The library has many magazine, newspaper and specialized databases that you can access from home. Learn how to conduct simple and complex searches. You must know how to use the mouse. Seating is limited. Call 310-437-6680 for reservations.

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

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Eleventh District, represented by Councilmember Bill Rosendahl.