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Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, 90026
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Service Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays CLOSED

 

Phone: (213) 250-7808 FAX: (213) 580-3744 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Lisa Palombi

Parking: Parking Lot

Branch History

Events:

Adult

  • Nov 07 - Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.

  • Nov 07 - Boze Hadleigh
    2:00 PM
    Join us for a discussion with Boze Hadleigh about Mexico's Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Chicano Culture, Latin Lovers, and Hispanic Pride. Refreshments will be served. For information call 213-250-7808.

  • Nov 14 - Crochet & Knitting Class
    11:00 AM
    A crocheting and knitting class for all adults - beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.

  • Nov 19 - Visit with Author Reyna Grande
    6:30 PM
    Author of the award-winning Across a Hundred Mountains, will talk about and read from her newest book, Dancing with Butterflies.

  • Nov 21 - Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.

  • Dec 05 - Movie/Book Discussion
    2:00 PM
    Join us for a special movie madness followed by a book discussion. Refreshments will be served. For information call 213-250-7808.

  • Dec 08 - Visit with Author Sam Quinones
    6:30 PM
    Talk shop with Sam Quinones, LA Times journalist and author of Antonio's Gun and Delfino's Dream, and True Tales of Another Mexico.


Teen

  •  - Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
     
    Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students
    Earn community service hours by working as a lab monitor during weekly Homework Help Labs. Work hours are Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Call Wendy ahead of time to set up an appointment for the required training session. (213) 250-7808


Children

  •  - Where is it?
     
    Where is it?
    How to use the library and website for school projects and reports. Call 213-250-7808 for an appointment.

  •  - Art Class for Kids
     
    Art Class for Kids
    Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week. For hours please call 213-250-7808.

  • Nov 10 - Read To Me L A!
    12:00 PM
    Read To Me L A!
    Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

  • Nov 12 - Art Class for Kids
    4:00 PM
    Art Class for Kids
    Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week.

  • Nov 17 - Read To Me L A!
    12:00 PM
    Read To Me L A!
    Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

  • Nov 18 - Playing is Learning
    12:00 PM
    Playing is Learning
    Join us for a free workshop for parents and child care providers on the importance of play for healthy child development. Workshop will include hands on activities for children. Presented by Pathways.

  • Nov 19 - Art Class for Kids
    4:00 PM
    Art Class for Kids
    Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week.

  • Nov 24 - Read To Me L A!
    12:00 PM
    Read To Me L A!
    Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.


GAB

  • GAB
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Call 213-250-7808 for hours.


Computer Class

  • Online Job Searching & Resume Review
     
    Online Job Searching & Resume Review
    If you are a seasoned employee searching or a recent graduate looking for a job, this class will assist you in job searching, creating, and updating your resume. This class is by appointment. For information please call 213-250-7808.

  • Computer Classes to Go
     
    Computer Classes to Go
    Join us for Computer Comfort, Computer Classes for Improving your English, and Introduction to Beginning Web Design. Individual and group classes by appointment only. For information call Nadine Flores at 213-250-7808.

  • Nov 17 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    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.

  • Nov 19 - Introduction to Web Design
    4:00 PM
    Introduction to Web Design
    Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page. Computer keyboard experience is mandatory. Sign-up required. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins. Call 213-250-7808.

  • Dec 08 - Word Processing @ Your Library
    1:00 PM
    Word Processing @ Your Library
    Introduction to word processing basics and additional features. For information call 213-250-7808.

  • Dec 22 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    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
Meeting Room Rental Available
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Chinatown    Felipe de Neve    Little Tokyo    

Located in the First District, represented by Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.

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