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Benjamin Franklin Branch Library
2200 E. 1st Street
Los Angeles, 90033
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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: (323) 263-6901 FAX: (323) 526-3043 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Alicia Moguel

Parking: Parking Lot

Branch History

Events:

Adult

  • Introducción a las computadoras de LAPL
    2:30 PM
    Los temas incluyen: Introducción al uso de la computadora, el católogo, bases de datos, su cuenta de biblioteca; correo electrónico, los motores de búsqueda, navegadores del Web, y procesamiento de textos. Por favor llame al 323-263-6901 para hacer una cita. Lunes - Viernes.

  • Nov 21 - Crocheting
    2:00 PM
    Continue learning the basics of crocheting. Bring your talents and ideas to this interactive workshop.

  • Dec 17 - Book Club
    12:00 PM
    Come join us for an hour of books and/or films and meet other book lovers.

  • Dec 19 - Crocheting
    2:00 PM
    Continue learning the basics of crocheting. Bring your talents and ideas to this interactive workshop.


Teen

  •  - Online Information Tutorial
     
    Online Information Tutorial
    Learn how to use the library for school reports, projects and to help find books and articles using the librarys online resources. Individual library instruction is provided based on your needs and knowledge level. To schedule an appointment with the Young Adult Librarian, Patrick Xavier call 323/263-6901

  •  - Teen Book Club
    3:30 PM
    Teen Book Club
    Meet other teens and talk about your favorite books.

  • Nov 23 - Teen Manga & Anime Club
    4:00 PM
    Teen Manga & Anime Club
    Meet other teens who are interested in this popular cultural phenomenon.

  • Nov 25 - Astronomy Night
    6:00 PM
    Astronomy Night
    View the stars, the moon and planets. Explore the Galaxy with the Sidewalk Astronomers.

  • Dec 05 - Student Smart: SAT Practice Test
    10:00 AM
    Student Smart: SAT Practice Test
    Princeton Review will administer the full-length test.

  • Dec 07 - Teen Manga & Anime Club
    4:00 PM
    Teen Manga & Anime Club
    Meet other teens who are interested in this popular cultural phenomenon.

  • Dec 12 - SAT Test Follow-up Session
    10:00 AM
    SAT Test Follow-up Session
    Students who took the practice SAT last week can get their scores and find out how they did on the test.

  • Dec 21 - Teen Manga & Anime Club
    4:00 PM
    Teen Manga & Anime Club
    Meet other teens who are interested in this popular cultural phenomenon.


Children

  • Nov 20 - Kids Path Computer Classes
    3:00 PM
    Kids Path Computer Classes
    Don't know what Kids Path is? Or are you new to computers? Join us for our Kids Path Computer Classes. Ages Kinder to 5th grade.

  • Nov 23 - Storytime
    3:30 PM
    Storytime
    Join us for stories and crafts.

  • Nov 25 - ELF ToddlerTime
    10:00 AM
    ELF ToddlerTime
    ELF ToddlerTime Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

  • Nov 30 - Storytime
    3:30 PM
    Storytime
    Join us for stories and crafts.

  • Dec 07 - Storytime
    3:30 PM
    Storytime
    Join us for stories and crafts.

  • Dec 09 - ELF ToddlerTime
    10:00 AM
    ELF ToddlerTime
    ELF ToddlerTime Stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

  • Dec 11 - Kids Path Computer Classes
    3:00 PM
    Kids Path Computer Classes
    Don't know what Kids Path is? Or are you new to computers? Join us for our Kids Path Computer Classes. Ages Kinder to 5th grade.

  • Dec 14 - Storytime
    3:30 PM
    Storytime
    Join us for stories and crafts.


Computer Class

  • Computer Comfort
     
    Computer Comfort
    An introduction to computer usage. Topics covered include the use of the keyboard and mouse, computer concepts and navigation skills, and basic Internet navigation. Classes available in both English and Spanish. Call 323-263-6901 for an appointment.

  • Introduction to Computers
     
    Introduction to Computers
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, Time To Be Determined. Topics change depending on patron needs and include: Introduction to Computer Usage; The Los Angeles Public Library's Homepage (Catalog, Databases and Your Library Account); E-mail; Internet Searching; and Word Processing. Sign-ups are required. Please call 323-263-6901 to reserve your place.


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:

Malabar    Robert Louis Stevenson    

Located in the Fourteenth District, represented by Councilmember José Huizar.

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