Senior Librarian: Maggie L. Johnson

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Nov 21 - Chess Simultaneous Exhibition
  11:00 AM
  Come to observe or play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children, beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Each attendee will receive a gift from the U.S. Chess Federation.


• Dec 10 - Great Books Discussion Group
  6:00 PM
  Join us for a discussion of "The Ambassadors" by Henry James.


• Dec 12 - Chess for Beginners
  12:00 PM
  Learn to play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children are welcome. Please call for advance registration.


• Dec 12 - Thinking About Capitalism
  4:00 PM
  This videotaped lecture series by Prof. Jerry Z. Muller of the Teaching Company examines the history of capitalism. It focuses on major thinkers from the 17th through 20th centuries. Each lecture will be followed by discussion.


• Dec 19 - Chess Simultaneous Exhibition
  11:00 AM
  Come to observe or play with chess expert Brian Glover. Adults and children, beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Each attendee will receive a gift from the U.S. Chess Federation.

Children

• Nov 28 - Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  Stories, songs and rhymes to promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-6.


• Dec 08 - Christmas in Mexico
  4:00 PM
  Christmas in Mexico
  Celebrate the fun and special customs of a Mexican Christmas with performer Alina Mendez. The program will feature music, stories and dance.


• Dec 09 - Baby and Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby and Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, rhymes, and other activities for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for children age 3 and younger.


• Dec 10 - Hanukkah Celebration
  4:00 PM
  Hanukkah Celebration
  Enjoy stories, create an art project, and learn about Hanukkah in this program, presented by the Chabad of Cheviot Hills.


• Dec 12 - Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read to Me L.A. Pre-School Storytime
  Stories, songs and rhymes to promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-6.


• Dec 16 - Baby and Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Baby and Toddler Storytime
  Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for young children and their caregivers. Recommended for children age 3 and younger.

GAB

• GAB
  Kids can share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers, available Monday through Thursday afternoons. Please call 310-840-2142 for times.

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 Fifth District, represented by Councilmember Paul Koretz.