Senior Librarian: Dora Suarez

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• May 19 - Freemind Writing (poetry)
  3:00 PM
  Join us for a workshop hosted by Steve Abee. This is part of the Lummis Day Library Series. Participants will create a cycle of poems unearthing hidden treasures of the mind by using Beat and Surrealist-inspired writing exercises. Everyone is welcome.


• May 26 - Arroyo Book Club
  3:00 PM
  Join us for a lively book inspired afternoon with refreshments. Call 323-255-0537 for details.


• Jun 23 - Arroyo Book Club
  3:00 PM
  Join us for a lively book inspired afternoon with refreshments. Call 323-255-0537 for details.

Teen

• May 16 - LACMA TEEN ART
  4:00 PM
  LACMA TEEN ART
  Create exciting and fun art projects with a teaching artist from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. All supplies are provided. Grades 5-12 are welcome.


• May 17 - Teen Council
  4:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Hang out with other cool teens. Grades 5-12 welcome. Teens 15-18 are welcome to come and learn about volunteering at the library. Tasty snacks will be served.


• May 18 - Say What? Teen Poetry Workshop
  4:00 PM
  Say What? Teen Poetry Workshop
  Pizza! Poetry! Join us for a slice of pizza and a poetry workshop. Learn from leading Angeleno poet Reynaldo Macias as we write about identity and community. Write poetry for the first time, or hone your craft experimenting with genres and creating collaborative poems we’ll use to make a Facebook poetry book. Then, read your work at Avenue 50 Studio on May 27th.


• May 22 - Say What? Teen Poetry Workshop
  4:00 PM
  Say What? Teen Poetry Workshop
  Pizza! Poetry! Join us for a slice of pizza and a poetry workshop. Learn from leading Angeleno poet Gloria Alvarez as we write about identity and community. Write poetry for the first time, or hone your craft experimenting with genres and creating collaborative poems we’ll use to make a Facebook poetry book. Then, read your work at Avenue 50 Studio on May 27th.


• May 23 - LACMA TEEN ART
  4:00 PM
  LACMA TEEN ART
  Create exciting and fun art projects with a teaching artist from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. All supplies are provided. Grades 5-12 are welcome.


• May 25 - Say What? Teen Poetry Reading Practice
  4:00 PM
  Say What? Teen Poetry Reading Practice
  Joined us for a poetry workshop this month? Come for a slice of pizza, and prepare for our Say What? Teen Poetry Reading at Avenue 50.


• May 27 - Performance
  2:00 PM
  Performance
  Join us at Avenue 50 Studio for a La Palabra feature teen poetry reading. Teens who have participated in our Say What? Teen Poetry Workshops will read their work in front of family and friends. This event will be hosted at Avenue 50 Studio (131 North Ave. 50 Los Angeles, CA 90042)


• May 30 - LACMA TEEN ART
  4:00 PM
  LACMA TEEN ART
  Create exciting and fun art projects with a teaching artist from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. All supplies are provided. Grades 5-12 are welcome.

Children

• May 16 - Baby & Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby & Toddler Storytime
  Little ones 3 & under and their special grown-ups are invited to join us for stories, songs and more!


• May 17 - LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  4:00 PM
  LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  Create a masterpiece each week as artists from LACMA teach you about famous art and artists from around the world. Children & families of all ages welcome.


• May 23 - Baby & Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby & Toddler Storytime
  Little ones 3 & under and their special grown-ups are invited to join us for stories, songs and more!


• May 24 - LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  4:00 PM
  LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  Create a masterpiece each week as artists from LACMA teach you about famous art and artists from around the world. Children & families of all ages welcome.


• May 30 - Baby & Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby & Toddler Storytime
  Little ones 3 & under and their special grown-ups are invited to join us for stories, songs and more!


• May 31 - LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  4:00 PM
  LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  Create a masterpiece each week as artists from LACMA teach you about famous art and artists from around the world. Children & families of all ages welcome.


• Jun 06 - Baby & Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby & Toddler Storytime
  Little ones 3 & under and their special grown-ups are invited to join us for stories, songs and more!


• Jun 07 - LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  4:00 PM
  LACMA Art Class for Kids & Families
  Create a masterpiece each week as artists from LACMA teach you about famous art and artists from around the world. Children & families of all ages welcome.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Call Arroyo Seco for schedule, 323-255-0537.

Computer Class

• May 24 - Computer Basics
  6:30 PM
  Computer Basics
  An introduction to computer usage. Topics covered include the use of the keyboard and mouse, computer concepts and navigation skills, and basic Internet navigation. Sign-ups are recommended.


• May 30 - Introduction to Library Web Tools & the Internet
  10:00 AM
  Introduction to Library Web Tools & the Internet
  Topics to be covered include using the library's electronic catalog to locate items, renew items & place holds, effectively using a database, and finding what you're really looking for on the Internet. Reservations recommended.


• Jun 09 - Computer Basics
  2:00 PM
  Computer Basics
  An introduction to computer usage. Topics covered include the use of the keyboard and mouse, computer concepts and navigation skills, and basic Internet navigation. Sign-ups are recommended.


• Jun 28 - Introduction to Spreadsheets
  6:30 PM
  Introduction to Spreadsheets
  This class will take a look at what spreadsheets are used for, how to make them look good, and the basics of formulas. Sign ups recommended.

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 First District, represented by Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.