Senior Librarian: Lisa Palombi

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• 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 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.


• Nov 28 - Storytime with a Twist
  11:00 AM
  Storytime with a Twist
  This is a yoga-based storytime inspired by the text and pictures from classic picture books. Kids will use their imaginations, while stretching their bodies AND minds.


• Dec 01 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.


• Dec 02 - Parade Club
  3:00 PM
  Parade Club
  Help us make banners, costumes and noisemakers for the Echo Park Holiday Parade, and march with the library. Parade scheduled for12/12/09 at 12 PM (Meet at Sunset Blvd and Elysian Park Ave)


• Dec 03 - 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.


• Dec 08 - Infant & Toddler Storytime
  12:00 PM
  Infant & Toddler Storytime
  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.


• 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:

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