New Year, New You!

Get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions at the Central Library!

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get a library card, it’s easy to do. Directions on how to get your free library card are available here on the library’s new website: http://www.lapl.org/how-do-i#faq-12907

The Central Library also has countless free resources such as books, DVDs, e-books, audiobooks, databases, research guides and more to help you with your resolution to:

• BE HEALTHIER
  
  For instance, if you are looking for resources on losing weight, here is a sample search that I did on the library’s catalog. The keywords that I used for the search were “WEIGHT LOSS.”

• Sample catalog search: WEIGHT LOSS
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&initialsearch=true&count=10&finish=search_page.jsp&mode=manual&terms=WEIGHT+LOSS+%40SCICEN&Search=Search&index=w

• Sample catalog search: FITNESS DVD
  Keywords used for search: FITNESS DVD
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=FITNESS+DVD+%40SCICEN&index=w

• Sample catalog search: QUITTING SMOKING
  Keywords used for search: SMOKING CESSATION 
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=smoking+cessation+%40SCICEN&index=w

• Sample catalog search: QUICK AND HEALTHY MEALS
  Keywords used for search: QUICK HEALTHY MEALS
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=QUICK+HEALTHY+MEALS+%40SCICEN&index=w

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Science and Technology department for additional assistance on resources for embracing healthy lifestyles.

• LEARN A NEW SKILL

• Sample catalog search: PLAYING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
  Keywords used for search: PIANO INSTRUCTION
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=PIANO+INSTRUCTION+%40ARTCEN&index=w

• Sample catalog search: LEARNING ARTS & CRAFTS (PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, DRAWING, KNITTING, CROCHETING)
  Keywords used for search: KNITTING GUIDE
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=knitting+GUIDE+%40ARTCEN&index=w

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Art, Music and Recreation department for additional assistance on resources for learning artistic skills.

• Sample catalog search: LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE
  Keywords used for search: SPANISH STUDY TEACHING
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=SPANISH+STUDY+AND+TEACHING+%40INTCEN&index=w
   
• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s International Languages department for additional assistance on resources for learning or improving your language skills.

• Sample catalog search: CAR MAINTENANCE
  Keywords used for search: CAR MAINTENANCE
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=CAR+MAINTENANCE+%40SCICEN&selection=Search&index=w

• AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION RESEARCH GUIDE

• You may also visit or call theCentral Library’s Science, Technology and Patents department for additional assistance on resources for learning how to maintain or repair your car.

• GET ORGANIZED

• Sample catalog search: HOME IMPROVEMENT/HOME ORGANIZATION
  Keywords used for search: HOME STORAGE
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=home+STORAGE&index=w

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Art, Music and Recreation department or the Central Library’s Science, Technology and Patents department for additional assistance on resources for home improvement and home organization.

• VALUATION OF COLLECTIBLES RESEARCH GUIDE

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Art, Music and Recreation department for additional assistance on resources for estimating the value of your antiques and collectibles.

• ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCES – Los Angeles Public Library’s Language of Money website

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Business and Economics department for additional assistance on resources for organizing your finances.

• START A BUSINESS

• SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH GUIDE

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Business and Economics department for additional assistance on resources for starting a business.

• START A NEW CAREER

• JOB HUNTING RESEARCH GUIDE

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Business and Economics department for additional assistance on resources for resumes and job searches.

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Literature and Fiction department for their New Year’s resolutions display featuring resources on:
  • HOW TO GET AN AGENT
  • HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY
  • HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL
  • HOW TO WRITE YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
  • HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH
  • BECOMING A STAND-UP COMEDIAN

• SELF-HELP

• Sample catalog search: RELATIONSHIP GUIDES
  Keywords used for search: RELATIONSHIPS
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&initialsearch=true&count=10&finish=search_page.jsp&mode=manual&terms=RELATIONSHIPS+%40SOCCEN&Search=Search&index=w

• Sample catalog search: STRESS REDUCTION/MEDITATION
  Keywords used for search: STRESS MANAGEMENT
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=Stress+management+%40SOCCEN&index=sd%2F

• Sample catalog search: FINDING HAPPINESS/SUCCESS
  Keywords used for search: SELF-ACTUALIZATION PSYCHOLOGY
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=Self-actualization+%28Psychology%29+%40SOCCEN&index=sd%2F

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s Social Science, Philosophy and Religion department for additional assistance on self-help.

• SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY/PLAN MORE FAMILY OUTINGS

• EVENTS CALENDAR of free, public programs at the Central Library: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/calendar?field_event_branch_nid=964

• CURRENT EXHIBITS hosted by the Central Library: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/exhibits

• FREE, GUIDED TOURS of the Central Library: http://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/docent-tours-central-library

• For more information on TEEN PROGRAMS and RESOURCES held at the Central Library, visit or call the Central Library’s Teen’Scape department.

• For more information on CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS and RESOURCES held at the Central Library, visit or call the Central Library’s Children’s Literature department.

• For more information on all events and programs held at the Central Library, visit the Information Desk on the 1^st floor or call (213) 228-7000.

• TRACE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

• GENEALOGY RESEARCH GUIDE

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s History and Genealogy department for additional assistance on resources for tracing your family history.

• TRAVEL MORE

• Sample catalog search: TRAVEL GUIDE
  Keywords used for search: TRAVEL GUIDE
  http://catalog.lapl.org/carlweb/jsp/DoSearch?databaseID=965&count=10&terms=TRAVEL+GUIDEBOOKS+%40HISCEN&index=w

• You may also visit or call the Central Library’s History and Genealogy department for additional assistance on travel guides and resources.

• GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LIBRARY

• SUPPORT THE LIBRARY by joining the Library Foundation

• READ MORE BOOKS

• For more information on finding the books you seek at the Central Library, visit the Information Desk on the 1^st floor or call (213) 228-7000 and you will be directed to the specific subject department that best meets your needs.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CENTRAL LIBRARY!