Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

Los Angeles Public Library

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Address:: 2200 E. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone:: 323-263-6901
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: Connie Topete, Senior Librarian

Upcoming Events at Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

Group of children enjoying a book read by an adult

August 29, 2019 4:00PM to 5:00PM

School Age Storytime!

Storytime is for everybody! We will read amazing books and do an acitivity or craft. All materials will be provided.

drag queen story time, story hour, reading

August 29, 2019 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Drag Queen Story Hour

Join us for a Drag Queen Story Hour and craft with Pickle. Make your own glittery crown. Kids, teens and families welcome.

Every Friday at 1 p.m. except holidays.

English Conversation Class/Clase de Conversacion en Ingles

Come and practice your English conversation skills and vocabulary building. ESL learners are welcome!

Ongoing Events

Need help studying for the Citizenship Test? Classes start in June. Call or come in to sign up.
¿Necesitas ayuda estudiando para el examen de ciudadanía? Clases comenzarán en junio. ¡Regístrate ahora! Venir o llamar.

Student Zone: Mon/Wed 3:00-5:00; Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30

Computer assistance and computer classes for adults are available. Please call (323) 268-4710 for more information.

Se ofrece asistencia para computadoras y clases de computadora para adultos en español. Llame al (323) 268-4710 para más información.

STAR – Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. Call Benjamin Franklin for schedule..

What We Are Reading

Red, White & Royal Blue

McQuiston, Casey

Alex Claremont-Diaz is the 21-year-old First Son Of The United States (FSOTUS).

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What moves at the margin : selected nonfiction

Morrison, Toni.

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The Survival of Margaret Thomas

Howison, Del

Margaret “Peggy” Thomas was happy living on a farm just outside of Bleak Knob, Missouri with her husband James, who was the local sheriff

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Shoot for the moon : the space race and the extraordinary voyage of Apollo 11

Donovan, Jim, 1954-

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Wild LA : explore the amazing nature in and around Los Angeles

Higgins, Lila M.,

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Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You

Moore, Scotto

Long time music blogger Moore weaves a tale where a newly discovered band is releasing their singles with more in mind than fame and glor

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Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir

Riskin, Victoria,

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Middlegame

McGuire, Seanan

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Snow White Learns Witchcraft: Stories and Poems

Goss, Theodora

Goss, the author of the eminently enjoyable The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter and European Travel For The Monstrous Gentle

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Other people's houses

Segal, Lore Groszmann.

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Hours of Service

Mon:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tues:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weds:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thurs:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sun:	Closed

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Ongoing Events

What We Are Reading

Red, White & Royal Blue

What moves at the margin : selected nonfiction

The Survival of Margaret Thomas

Shoot for the moon : the space race and the extraordinary voyage of Apollo 11

Wild LA : explore the amazing nature in and around Los Angeles

Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You

Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir

Middlegame

Snow White Learns Witchcraft: Stories and Poems

Other people's houses

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