Senior Librarian: Christine Metro

Parking: Street Parking. (Handicapped parking in lot)

Events:

Adult

• Feb 10 - Mah Jongg - NEW DAY!
  12:00 PM
  Learn to play Chinese Mah Jongg, the ancient tile game of China. Nothing required but a desire to learn a new skill and to have fun. Everyone welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors to "come out and play" on Wednesdays at noon.


• Feb 13 - Knitting Circle
  10:00 AM
  Come spin a yarn with the Memorial Library Knitting Circle. All skill levels welcome to join in and spend a pleasant Saturday morning with other beginning and advanced knitters.


• Feb 13 - Used Book Sale
  10:00 AM
  Weekly Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Memorial Library. For information, please call 323-938-2732.


• Feb 17 - Mah Jongg - NEW DAY!
  12:00 PM
  Learn to play Chinese Mah Jongg, the ancient tile game of China. Nothing required but a desire to learn a new skill and to have fun. Everyone welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors to "come out and play" on Wednesdays at noon.


• Feb 18 - Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show
  12:30 PM
  You are invited to a free movie screening of “The Taming of the Shrew" (1929) starring Mary Pickford. Early talkie adaptation of the romantic Shakespeare play in which Petruchio subdues his ill-tempered wife. You bring your sack lunch; the Library will serve complimentary popcorn. Everyone is welcome to this movie viewing + discussion group.


• Feb 20 - Knitting Circle
  10:00 AM
  Come spin a yarn with the Memorial Library Knitting Circle. All skill levels welcome to join in and spend a pleasant Saturday morning with other beginning and advanced knitters.


• Feb 20 - Used Book Sale
  10:00 AM
  Weekly Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Memorial Library. For information, please call 323-938-2732.


• Feb 22 - Adult Information Program - Improving Interpersonal Relationships
  6:30 PM
  Just in time for Valentine’s Day: “Can 't We All Just Get Along? Tips on Improving Interpersonal Relationships” by Professor of Communication, Nancy Grass Hemmert, Ph.D. Lecture will be followed by discussion, socializing and refreshments. Perfect for singles and marrieds of all ages. RSVP requested: 323-938-2732.

Teen

• Feb 17 - Teen Council
  3:30 PM
  Teen Council
  Teen Advisory Council. Meet to help choose teen library materials and participate in teen event planning.


• Feb 18 - Astronomy Program
  6:00 PM
  Astronomy Program
  View the night sky and Jupiter’s moons following an indoor slide show by Sidewalk Astronomers.


• Feb 20 - Teen Crafts
  11:30 AM
  Teen Crafts
  Create unique items. Express your inner creativity and have fun!


• Mar 03 - Fun & Gaming
  6:00 PM
  Fun & Gaming
  Join us for chess. All ages and levels are welcome


• Mar 04 - Teen Volunteer Orientation
  3:30 PM
  Teen Volunteer Orientation
  Teens - This is where you fulfill your community service requirements for classes, graduation, and college applications.


• Mar 10 - Fun & Gaming
   
  Fun & Gaming
  Join us for chess. All ages and levels are welcome


• Mar 17 - Student Smart - Improve Your Study Skills
  4:00 PM
  Student Smart - Improve Your Study Skills
  Free seminar presented by the Princeton Review company. Everyone welcome to learn how to "Improve Your Study Skills."


• Mar 17 - Fun & Gaming
   
  Fun & Gaming
  Join us for chess. All ages and levels are welcome

Children

• Feb 13 - Silly Second Saturdays: Valentine's Day Crafts
  3:00 PM
  Silly Second Saturdays: Valentine's Day Crafts
  Come join us for fun craft/game activities every Second Saturday. For February, we’ll be making Valentine’s Day cards!


• Feb 15 - Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  10:00 AM
  Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  Story Time for the younger children where we will share stories, songs and rhymes.


• Feb 22 - Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  10:00 AM
  Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  Story Time for the younger children where we will share stories, songs and rhymes.


• Feb 27 - Origami
  1:00 PM
  Origami
  Paper folding for all ages. Come join Mr. Arnstein and make various shapes and objects, simply using paper!


• Mar 01 - Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  10:00 AM
  Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  Story Time for the younger children where we will share stories, songs and rhymes.


• Mar 08 - Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  10:00 AM
  Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  Story Time for the younger children where we will share stories, songs and rhymes.


• Mar 13 - Silly Second Saturdays: Special Performance by Heidi Swedberg
  3:00 PM
  Silly Second Saturdays: Special Performance by Heidi Swedberg
  Heidi Swedberg will teach you how to play the UKULELE! Free 90-minute workshop class for adults and children of all ages (under 7 must be with adult). Bring your own uke, borrow one, or purchase one for only $40, and learn to play songs on the ukulele in just one day!


• Mar 15 - Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  10:00 AM
  Toddler Storytime - NEW DAY!
  Story Time for the younger children where we will share stories, songs and rhymes.

Computer Class

• Feb 09 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Feb 16 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Feb 23 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Mar 02 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Mar 09 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Mar 16 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Mar 23 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/


• Mar 30 - Computer Class for Adults
  2:00 PM
  Computer Class for Adults
  All levels of computer experience are welcome to join the class at any point. Students can follow self-guided class lessons any time by logging onto the Internet at: http://www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com/

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 Fourth District, represented by Councilmember Tom LaBonge.