Senior Librarian: Leslie Chudnoff

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Jul 06 - Friends of the Library
  4:00 PM
  


• Jul 15 - Used Book Sale
  1:00 PM
  Featuring paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, videos, DVDs, etc. For information, call 818-886-3640.


• Jul 18 - Intermediate Improv With Second City's Mark Alkofer
  1:30 PM
  Stage, screen, and television actor Mark Alkofer will teach you the techniques used by professional actors. This is the second of four workshops in the Master Series For Actors. All levels welcome. Advanced reservation requested. Mark has landed roles on CSI, Mad TVs Frank's Picks, Team Extreme, and in the upcoming Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.


• Aug 01 - Advanced Improv With Second City's Mark Alkofer
  1:30 PM
  Stage, screen, and television actor Mark Alkofer will teach you the techniques used by professional actors. This is the third of four workshops in the Master Series For Actors All levels welcome. Advanced reservation requested. Mark has landed roles on CSI, Mad TVs Frank's Picks, Team Extreme, and in the upcoming Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.


• Aug 03 - Friends of the Library
  4:00 PM
  


• Aug 19 - Used Book Sale
  1:00 PM
  Featuring paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, videos, DVDs, etc. For information, call 818-886-3640.


• Aug 22 - Character and Sketch With Second City's Mark Alkofer
  1:30 PM
  Stage, screen, and television actor Mark Alkofer will teach you the techniques used by professional actors. This is the fourth workshop in the Master Series For Actors. All levels welcome. Advanced reservation requested. Mark has landed roles on CSI, Mad TVs Frank's Picks, Team Extreme, and in the upcoming Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Teen

• Jul 09 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  Meet Pamela Wells, author of "Heartbreakers" and "Crushes." Her first novel for teens about the rules of dating is being made into a movie.


• Jul 16 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  Operations Gratitude's Carolyn Blashek shares her motivation behind spearheading the program to recognize U.S. soldiers overseas. Write letters to be included in the packages.


• Jul 23 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  Hunger in L.A. Teens can help. Joan Mithers, Director of Food, Hunger, and Community Support Programs for SOVA, shares her concerns and ways teens can aid the hungry in Los Angeles.


• Jul 30 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  Re-use/re-purpose Crafts. Make fun crafts from old magazines. Be amazed by what you can create.


• Aug 06 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  Program to be announced. Call for information.


• Aug 13 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  To be announced. Call for information.


• Aug 20 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  To be announced. Call for information.


• Aug 27 - Teen Summer Reading
  4:00 PM
  Teen Summer Reading
  You are the Star. Teen Talent Show by teens, for teens. Sign up early for your share of the spotlight.

Children

• Jul 08 - Become a Pirate
  3:30 PM
  Become a Pirate
  Make what you need for your pirate costume.


• Jul 29 - Beginning Animation
  3:30 PM
  Beginning Animation
  Learn to make a cartoon flip book with teacher-animator-actor-producer Mark Alkofer.


• Aug 12 - Treasure
  3:30 PM
  Treasure
  Make your own Treasure Chest and fill it with treasure.


• Aug 26 - Pirate Party
  3:30 PM
  Pirate Party
  Come dressed as a pirate and celebrate all the books you read for Summer Reading Club.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call branch for schedule: (818) 886-3640.

Computer Class

• Books, Audios, Videos and More
  10:15 AM
  Books, Audios, Videos and More
  Learn how to get an email account, place an item on hold, find a title in the library catalog, and use a search engine. Please call ahead to reserve your space with Katy. 818-886-3640.


• Learn to use the library's Electronic Catalog
  10:00 AM
  Learn to use the library's Electronic Catalog
  Learn to locate books and other materials available at Central Library and the branches. Gain familiarity with the keyboard and mouse, and Computer Comfort. Call branch for dates.

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 Twelfth District, represented by Councilmember Greig Smith.