Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This month’s question was what is the national anthem of Chile? The national anthem of Chile is "Himno Nacional de Chile" ("National Anthem of Chile"). Lyrics by Eusebio Lillo and Bernardo De Vera; music by Ramón Carnicer. Music adopted in 1828, lyrics in 1847.  Visit the source of the question and you can hear it played.

The question and answer were found in CultureGrams. CultureGrams provides Brief country reports with concise information on the history, people, customs, lifestyle, society, travel information and more for over 175 countries. Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page under “C” and access it with your library card.

Highland Park Walks

 

Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m.

Join us as we explore our local neighborhood on foot. It’s summer so put your sun block on, bring some water, and be prepared to sweat. We will meet in the library lobby and collectively decide upon a route before setting out.  Casual chat about the books you love to read encouraged!

Everyone is welcome so bring the whole family

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 How to Draw Superheroes With Evan Burse

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

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
12:00 How To Avoid Scams and Stay Safe Online (LAPL Youtube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
12:00 Conoce tus derechos: Protegiéndote a ti mismo y a tus empleados (LAPL Youtube)
6:00 Arroyo Writing Group

Saturday
10:30 Splashy Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

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 Summer Reading Challenge started on June 1 and runs through August 1. Stop by the branch to sign up or sign yourself up via Beanstack (more info here)

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Book Plates

 

Today’s book plate is black and beige plate contains only the motto and the name of the owner. The text reads: “Books are friends that never intrude, betray or desert.” A sentiment it’s hard to refute. Find the image here

10,000 Steps a Day in L.A.

 

If you are an inveterate walker with a hankering to see the back routes & interesting side alleys of Los Angeles then you’ll want to take a look at 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A. by Paul Haddad.  In the book Haddad lays out 57 walking tours of Los Angeles.  The tours range across the city from San Pedro to the Valley.  Each tour is laid out in explicit detail with chatty extras from the author to provide additional cover.

Recommended to anyone looking to explore while racking up their daily steps. Grab this book and start walking!

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 Shark Week Returns

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 Create with Colorful Beads

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

Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 Fun with Paper

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 Summer Reading Challenge started on June 1 and runs through August 1. Stop by the branch to sign up or sign yourself up via Beanstack (more info here)

Fun with Paper

Who: Adults primarily but everyone is welcome!

What: Come have crafty fun with paper. Several project ideas will be provided but you are welcome to free your self from the bounds and design your own creation.

When: Saturday, July 12 at 3 p.m.

Where: The Arroyo Seco Library, 6145 N. Figueroa St.

Why: For fun, to stretch your creative muscles, just because…

Make plans to join us!

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This month’s question is what is the national anthem of Chile?

Arroyo Book Club July Read

 

The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge is “Reading Brings Us Together” so join our book club as we read the book Absolution by Alice McDermott for our July meeting.  

The book is described as “A riveting account of women's lives on the margins of the Vietnam War, from the renowned winner of the National Book Award”

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.  

We will come together to discuss the book on Saturday, July 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

Note that the library will be closed on Friday in celebration of the Fourth of July
 
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 Your Author: Alexander Vidal
 
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
 
Friday
Library Closed for Independence Day
 
Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
 
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 Summer Reading Challenge started on June 1 and runs through August 1. Stop by the branch to sign up or sign yourself up via Beanstack (more info here)

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Movie Posters

Today’s movie poster is for the movie Doctor X. The poster has depictions of three characters from the horror/science fiction film, left to right, Lee Taylor (Lee Tracy), Dr. Jerry Xavier (Lionel Atwill), and Joanne Xavier (Fay Wray). View the full image here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/movie/id/0/rec/6

The Arroyo Writing Group’s July Prompt

The Arroyo Writing Group will have a special Summer with the Library meeting on Thursday, July 17th at 6 p.m. We will be sharing our responses to the writing prompt:

Setting, a very hot day in LA. Story, open

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

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 Camp In

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 L.A. Zoo at Your Library
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
4:00 Breakdancing With Eric Nishimoto

Friday
10:00 Gentle Yoga Series With Elisa

Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 Arroyo Book Club 

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 Summer Reading Challenge started on June 1 and runs through August 1. Stop by the branch to sign up or sign yourself up via Beanstack (more info here)

Breakdancing with Eric Nishimoto

Join us for Breakdancing with Eric Nishimoto on Thursday, June 26 at 4 p.m. The program starts with an exciting breaking aka breakdance performance followed by a brief history of the hip-hop culture and breaking, a new Olympic sport in 2024. Eric will introduce and show the various dance components in breaking (ie: toprock, footwork, freezes, power-moves) and how these dance components all come together. The audience will be able to participate in a hands on learning experience followed by a group showcase to demonstrate the new dance moves.