Monday, March 30, 2026

Arroyo Book Club’s April Pick…

 

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The Arroyo Book Club will be reading The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Kahn for our April discussion. To quote the LA Times:

Khan is a refreshing original, and The Unquiet Dead blazes what one hopes will be a new path guided by the author's keen understanding of the intersection of faith and core Muslim values, complex human nature and evil done by seemingly ordinary people. It is these qualities that make this a debut to remember and one that even those who eschew the [mystery] genre will devour in one breathtaking sitting. 

We will come together to discuss the book on Saturday, April 25 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 send an email to ayosco@lapl.org so we can get the link to you.


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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Programming Coming up This Week

Note that the library will be closed on Monday, March 30 for a city holiday.

Find the in person programs at our branch during the remainder of 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

Monday
Library Closed 

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 with ASL

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Maps

 

zoomed out image of a map

Today we have a map from 1913 showing the Lines of the Pacific Electric Railway in Southern California.  This is a map showing all of the existing streetcar lines of the region.; Scale [ca. 1:340,000]. Find the complete, zoomable map here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/maps/id/31/rec/3

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Murder Most Fowl

 

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Meg Langslow, Donna Andrews’ detective, returns in Murder Most Fowl.  This time around Meg is hosting the actors for her husband’s staging of Macbeth as well as an eccentric band of Scottish re-enactors.  Of course trouble also makes an appearance. Trouble starts with a string of vandalism attacks but it’s not too long before murder also makes an appearance.  Join Meg and her eccentric family, as well as an ever increasing animal coterie, as justice is found.

Donna Andrews can be counted on to deliver a satisfying and amusing mystery and she does not disappoint here. While the book is well into the series, it can be read as a standalone. I would recommend it to those who appreciate a light mystery.


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Sunday, March 22, 2026

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

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

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
1:00 SBA Manufacturing (LAPL YouTube)

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 with ASL

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 Arroyo Book Club (in person OR via Zoom / ayosco@lapl.org)

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

image of each of washington's parents

This month the question was who were George Washington’s parents?  George’s father was Augustine Washington, born in 1694 in Westmoreland, VA.  His mother was Mary Ball, born in 1708 in Pennsylvania. I took an unusual route to the answer this time, using a genealogy database. In this particular case, MyHeritage Library Edition

MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources. Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page under “M” and access it with your library card.


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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Crafting Circle

Craft, Chat & Connect!

picture of a collection of different sewing supplies

Do you craft? Are you looking for a like-minded community? Join us for our inaugural crafting circle. Spend some time working on one of your projects, share it with us, see what others are working on, and chat & exchange tips in a relaxed and friendly environment.  All crafters are welcome.

When: Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m.

Where: The Arroyo Seco Library 

Important: Please bring your own materials!


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Sunday, March 15, 2026

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

Monday
4:00 Pokémon Club

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

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

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

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 LA Made Presents: How to Care For & Use Sourdough Starter (bring a clean jar if you’d like to take some starter home)

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Fruit Crate Labels

 

drawing of river with trees

Today we have a fruit crate label for the Goleta Lemon Association. These are Santa Barbara County growers. It depicts a scene with orchards sandwiched between mountains and river. View the full image here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/fcl/id/347/rec/7

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

LA Made: How to Care For & Use Sourdough Starter

 

picture of a loaf of bread and a jar of starter

Who: Every baker and would be baker who’s interested in sourdough.

What: Join Certified Food Preservation Instructor Brie Wakeland Muszynski for a presentation on how to care for and use sourdough starter using kitchen staple ingredients and tools. The presentation includes tasting samples and a sourdough zine. Please bring a clean pint or quart-size jar if you would like to take sourdough starter home.

When: Saturday, March 21 at 3:00 P.M.

Where: The Arroyo Seco Library

Why: There are as many whys as there are participants. Come and satisfy yours.


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Sunday, March 8, 2026

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

Monday
4:00 Paper Buildings Inspired by Zaha Hadid

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

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

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

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
10:30 Pi Day and Number Fun
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This month the question is who were George Washington’s parents?

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Arroyo Book Club’s March Pick…

 


The Arroyo Book Club will be reading Quiet by Susan Cain for our March discussion. As the catalog description puts it:

“In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself."

Stop by the branch to pick up a copy to read. 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, March 28 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 send an email to ayosco@lapl.org so we can get the link to you.


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Sunday, March 1, 2026

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
2:00 Paper Bead Making

Monday
4:00 Kids’ Program

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

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime with ASL
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

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey

Catch up with us on various sites...


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