LAPL’s Digital Collection: Book Plates

 

Today’s book plate is a black and white plate of a man and woman standing under an arch and above several coats of arms. The plate is dated 1922 and was for the collection of Harold Jeffreys Abrams and Blanch Fallon. View the full image here

The Arroyo Book Club’s April Pick

 

Our April read will be Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. To quote the book publisher: 

“Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag." In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education, and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent. As a way out, Tara began to educate herself, learning enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University. Her quest for knowledge would transform her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Tara Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes, and the will to change it.”

Stop by the branch to pick up a copy to read, while they last. You will find them in the usual location, just ask if you don’t know where that is.  If you prefer an ebook, you’ll find copies of the title in Libby.

We will meet to discuss the book on Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m. It will be a hybrid meeting so you have the option of attending in person or via Zoom. If you’d like to join us via Zoom let us know at ayosco@lapl.org so we can get the link to you

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city during the week below (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday
1:00-5:00 Tech Help
3:00 Game Day: Scrabble

Monday
4:00 Regulate and Recharge: Sensory Play and Community Support

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
6:00 Círculo de Lectores

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime

Saturday
9:30-12:30 Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing
3:00 Women’s History Month Read Aloud & Discussion

Catch up with us on various sites...

LAPL platforms:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

Arroyo Seco Social Media:
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl

The Arroyo Writing Group’s April Prompt

The Arroyo Writing Group will meet on April 17th at 6 p.m. We will be sharing our responses to the writing prompt:

Write a day in the life piece about an ancestor of yours who lived at least 200 years ago. (Research required... Check out the library's research page for useful databases)

This is a fiction assignment backstopped by some real, factual detail. So, find your starting place and then feel free to embellish.

The Arroyo Writing Group is for anyone interested in trying their hand at writing. We welcome you whether you are new to the art or and old expert looking for convivial place to share your work. Join our group for practice both writing short pieces across many genres and sharing your writing with others.

Questions? Need more information? Reach out to us at ayosco@lapl.org

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This month’s question was where can you find the complete text of a poem about mathematics by a female author. The answer is through the LitFinder resource.  One poem that meets the criteria is “Math Is Beautiful and So Are You” by Becky Dennison Sakellariou.

Lit Finder allows advanced searching that lets you specify what you’re looking for along a number of dimensions. This search accesses thousands of full-text poems, stories, essays, plays and speeches.

Find this e-reference work  on the library’s Research & Homework page under “L” and access it with your library card.

Citation:

Sakellariou, Becky Dennison. "Math Is Beautiful and So Are You." Beloit Poetry Journal, vol. 53, no. 1, 2002, p. 19. Gale Literature: LitFinder

Women’s History Month: Read Aloud & Discussion

 

All the fun of book club without having to read the book ahead of time!

Join us as we take turns reading short works of fiction authored by women aloud. We will then discuss the works, sharing our thoughts.

Perfect if you’re looking for an interesting afternoon where you can both share your “ham actor” with some expressive reading and share your opinions in thoughtful discussion.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 3 PM at the Arroyo Seco Library.

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city during the week below (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday
1:00-5:00 Tech Help

Monday
4:00 Wire Art Inspired by Elizabeth Berrien

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
6:00 Arroyo Writing Group

Saturday
9:30-12:30 Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing
3:00 Arroyo Book Club discusses the Big Read Book (in person or Zoom / ayosco@lapl.org)

Catch up with us on various sites...

LAPL platforms:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

Arroyo Seco Social Media:
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Movie Posters

 

Today’s movie poster is advertising the film “Daphne and the Pirate,” a 1916 Triangle Fine Arts production. The poster shows a Scene from the period adventure film depicting Daphne La Tour (Lillian Gish) and Philip de Mornay (Elliott Dexter).  Signed, "In remembrance, Lillian Gish; April 16--1978." View the full image here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/movie/id/3/rec/5

The Grand Sophy

If you’ve a mind to read a historical romance, why not pick up a story by one of the original grand masters of the format, Georgette Heyer;  Heyer’s The Grand Sophy for example.  When Sophy’s diplomat father is sent to Brazil he leaves her with his sister’s family in England.  Sophie, who had grown up in war torn (Napoleonic Wars) Europe, was a competent woman with a mind of her own. She immediately takes her cousins under her wing, setting out to right all their problems.  In the course of this endeavor she clashes with her oldest cousin, Charles. In the end, of course, Sophy triumphs.  

The book is humorous, chock full of lively characters, with a fast pace. Take a break from the modern world with it and dip into life in the early 1800s.

 

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city during the week below (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar https://lapl.org/whats-on/calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday
1:00-5:00 Tech Help

Monday
4:00 Make a Thaumatrope

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
12:00 Women Thriving in Business: Small Business Resources in Partnership With the SBA (LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
12:00 Investing Safely in Cryptocurrency (LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
6:00 Círculo de Lectores

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime

Saturday
9:30-12:30 Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing
1:00 CodeCombat - Intro to AI (Online register)

Catch up with us on various sites...

LAPL platforms:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

Arroyo Seco Social Media:
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl

Monthly Trivia Question…

Where can you find the complete text of a poem about mathematics by a female author?  This, obviously, is another of our questions designed to highlight a library resource.

Copenhagen Connection

 

If you’re looking for humorous, light romance mixed with a bit of mystery and a bit of suspense then Elizabeth Peters is an author worth digging up.  Today let’s take a quick look at her Copenhagen Connection.  In this book Elizabeth Jones, a young woman off on a vacation to Denmark, spots her idol, author Margaret Rosenberg, on the plane.  When Margaret’s secretary has an accident upon arrival at the Copenhagen airport Elizabeth jumps at the chance to step in and offer her assistance.  Shortly thereafter Margaret disappears, perhaps kidnapped, perhaps on her own recognizance, and Elizabeth and Margaret’s son Christian set out to find her.  In the course of the ensuing adventure Elizabeth and Christian fall in love. 

This is escapism.  Although written in the early 80’s and set in the late 70’s the story as a whole feels fairly timeless and remains an interesting read even today.  Give it a try if romantic adventure is your cup of tea.

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city during the week below (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday
1:00-5:00 Tech Help

2:00 Email Basics

Monday
4:00 Children’s Program

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
12:00 E-Mail Marketing Essentials for Business (LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime

Saturday
9:30-12:30 Free Income Tax Preparation and Filing

Catch up with us on various sites...

LAPL platforms:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

Arroyo Seco Social Media:
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Travel Posters

 

Today’s travel poster celebrates France.  It shows a bridge over a river, possibly the Tech, in Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda, France.  The town and the Pyrenees are visible in the distance.  View the full image here