Monday, December 15, 2025

Blood Drive

Start the New Year by giving the gift of blood. Come by the Arroyo Seco library on Saturday, January 3, between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  and let them take a pint off you.

Drop-ins welcome but you can make an appointment by calling (310)562-0573 or online here

When donating be sure to:

  • Bring a photo ID
  • Be in good health
  • Weigh at least 110
  • Eat a good meal
  • Drink extra water
  • Be at least 17 years old
  • A 16 year old may donate if they have a signed parent consent form and weigh at least 135 pounds.


Sunday, December 14, 2025

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch during the week below (all programs are 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 Meditative Art

Monday
4:00 Make a Sock Puppet

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 DIY Archives: Info Session

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
4:00-6:00 Walk-In Tutoring

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
2:00 Intro to the Signal App

Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Catch up with us on various sites...


Wednesday, December 10, 2025

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Maps

 


Today we’re looking at “Heart of Los Angeles, 1931.”  This is a Transportation map of the downtown area. There are two inserts, one of 1849 Plan de la Cuidad map, the other showing the total square miles of Los Angeles, present on the right side. A transportation legend is present on the left side. Find the complete map here

Monday, December 8, 2025

Meditative Art

  

random shapes colored in shaded tones

When: December 14 at 3 p.m.

What: Swing by for a relaxing, art filled afternoon. We will be creating zentangles frames for coloring, or working on an old-fashioned coloring project, or creating a full-fledged zentangle. Set your cares aside and join us

Who: Adults primarily but we will have child friendly activities as well.

Where: The Arroyo Seco Library at 6145 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Programming Coming up This Week

Find the in person programs at our branch during the week below (all programs are in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday
12:15 NELA Holiday Parade (meet in our parking lot & march in the parade with us)
3:00-5:00 Tech Help

Monday
4:00 Design Your Own Wrapping Paper

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

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
4:00-6:00 Walk-In Tutoring
6:00 CĂ­rculo de Lectores

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

Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Catch up with us on various sites...


Thursday, December 4, 2025

Scrapbooks & Storytelling

image of 3 scrapbook pages

Saturday, December 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Arroyo Seco Library

Get cozy & crafty at the library at our scrapbooking program, centered on storytelling and personal archiving! Collage and craft supplies will be provided, including 8.5in x 11in or 12in x 12in cardstock paper. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies.

Bring your stories to life with old photographs and ephemera from your personal collections! Digitize, print, and add to your scrapbook page on the spot. All prints are made on 4x6 glossy photo paper.

This workshop is geared toward adults but all are welcome. Join us & learn what resources are available at LAPL for your personal and community archiving projects.

The Los Angeles Public Library offers this workshop as part of Community: Your Archive, Your Legacy, an initiative supported by @libraryfoundla and funded by the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at lapl.org/community


Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Monthly Trivia Question…

This month’s question is not about a trivial matter, it is, what are the signs that you need to see your healthcare provider about your moles?

 

Monday, December 1, 2025

Telescope Night

The ever-popular Telescope Night returns (weather permitting) to the Arroyo Seco Library Tomorrow,  December 2.  We will begin at 6:00 and wrap things up shortly before the library closes at 8:00.  We should be able to see Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon.  Mark your calendar and plan to drop by.  Do note that the event is weather dependent, so if there are clouds on the day give us a call after 3:00 for word on the status of the program.

For those who don’t know what Telescope Night is…  During Telescope Night a group of local astronomers, the Sidewalk Astronomers, sets up telescopes outside the library and points them at objects of interest in the night sky.  Everyone is invited to take as many turns as they’d like looking through the telescopes.  The Sidewalk Astronomers are very knowledgeable and will answer your questions & chat about how they made the telescopes.  Bring your questions with you.