Senior Librarian: Janet Gast

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Dec 09 - LA Opera Talk
  6:45 PM
  The Barber of Seville, or The Useless Precaution is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with a libretto (based on Pierre Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbier de Séville) by Cesare Sterbini. Presented by the Friends of Platt Branch Library in conjunction with LA Opera.


• Dec 12 - Holiday Favorites
  3:00 PM
  Celebrate the holiday season with the Southern California Recorder Society, under the direction of Inga Funck, and sing along to some of the songs on their program. For all ages, a delightful respite from the stress of the season.

Teen

• Nov 24 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.


• Dec 01 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.


• Dec 08 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.


• Dec 15 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.


• Dec 22 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.


• Dec 29 - Wii Game Day
  2:30 PM
  Wii Game Day
  Play Wii games with your friends. For more information, call 818-340-9386.

Children

• Nov 23 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Nov 30 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Dec 07 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Dec 14 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Dec 17 - GAB Fest 2009
  4:00 PM
  GAB Fest 2009
  Once again our GAB volunteers will entertain you with their favorite holiday stories. Fun for everyone. Refreshments served.


• Dec 21 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.


• Dec 28 - Pre-school Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Pre-school Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call (818)349386 for the November and December schedule.


• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call branch for schedule: (818)340-9368.

Computer Class

• Dec 01 - Intermediate Gmail
  10:30 AM
  Intermediate Gmail
  Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" classes is recommended.


• Dec 15 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  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
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Meeting Room Rental Available
Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group
Bookstore – Selling used books and operated by the Friends Group. Call for hours of operation.

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Third District, represented by Councilmember Dennis P. Zine.