The Arroyo Book Club May Pick….

 

The Arroyo Book Club will be reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari for our May discussion. To quote from the catalog description:

“One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?”

Stop by the branch for a copy of the book. If you’d like it in ebook format, you can find it on Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/sapiens-yuval-noah-harari/12518369)

We will come together to discuss the book on Saturday, May 23 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.

Note: because the library will not be using the meeting room. Please find us in the lobby.

Programming Coming up This Week

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
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
4:00 Regulate and Recharge: Sensory Play and Community Support
6:30 Summer Support for Neurodiverse Kids (Register)

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
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

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This month the question was how many legs does the most “leggy” millipede have? It has 750 legs.

The question, and answer, were found in National Geographic Kids.  National Geographic Kids includes the complete run of the magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as books, videos, and images. High-quality informational texts are available for primary, upper elementary, and middle school in English, Language Arts, social studies, and science. Best for children aged 6 - 14. Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page under “N” and access it with your library card.

A Terrible Fall of Angels

 

Laurell K. Hamilton kicks off a new series with A Terrible Fall of Angels.  Zaniel Havelock is a detective. He has the special ability to communicate directly with angels. He lives, as you have surmised, in a world where the spiritual is a lot more physical than it is in our world.  His latest case involves a demon possession. He must pull out all the stops to get to the demon before more people suffer.  

The book is a quick read.  It is an obvious series opener, setting up a number of situations and relationships that will obviously be explored in future volumes.  The book is interesting enough. I would recommend it to people who are already fans of the author as well as those who enjoy a mix of magic & corporeal religion.

Programming Coming up This Week

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
2:00 Resistance Bookmarks

Monday
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
4:00 Japanese Folktales With Shadow Puppets

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Wednesday
12:00 Your Savings (LAPL Youtube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
6:00 Círculo de Lectores

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime with ASL
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Saturday
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 Arroyo Book Club (in person OR via 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

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This month the question is how many legs does the most “leggy” millipede have?

Resistance Bookmarks

 Mark your spot!

When: April 19 at 2 p.m.

What: Design and create your own book mark using a basic resistance technique.

Who: Meant for adults but all are welcome

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

Programming Coming up This Week

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
12:00 Government Imposter Scams (LAPL YouTube)
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
4:00 Organic Home Gardening for Kids

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Friday
11:00 The New Medi-Cal Doula Benefit: Justice in Action for LA County Families (LAPL YouTube)

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

Let’s Get Growing! Community Plant Swap

 

Is your spider plant overachieving? Did you propagate one too many pothos? Bring your extra greenery to the library and trade them for something new-to-you!

When: Saturday, May 9 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: The Library Community Room
How it works: Bring a plant, take a plant. It’s that simple!

Important Details:

• Please bring healthy, pest-free plants or cuttings (we will be screening).
• Label your plants if you know what they are (scientific or common names welcome!).
• Don't have a plant to swap? Come anyway—we may have "orphans" looking for a home.

 

LAPL’s Digital Collection: Fashion Plates

 

Today we have a fashion plate from Ladies’ Magazine in 1782 showing London fashionable full dresses. Find the complete image here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/fashion/id/7/rec/2

Programming Coming up This Week

Note that the library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 for the Easter 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
Library Closed

Monday
3:00-5:00 LA Saves Resource Table
3:00-6:00 Student Zone
4:00 Kids’ Program

Tuesday
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

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

Thursday 
10:00-3:30 Tech Help
3:00-6:00 Student Zone

Saturday
9:30-12:30 VITA Income Tax Preparation (Free)
11:00 STAR Reader: Jeffrey
3:00 Crafting Circle

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

Stitch & Socialize

(And Sketch, Solder, or Scrapbook!)

Love crafting but tired of doing it alone? Bring your current "Work in Progress" to the library for an informal social hour.

Who: All crafters, makers, and DIY-ers.

What: A casual meetup to work on personal projects.

Why: To meet creative neighbors and trade techniques.

When: Saturday, April 11 at 3 PM

Where: The Arroyo Seco Library

Important: Please bring your own materials!

Resistance Bookmarks

 Mark your spot!

When: April 19 at 2 p.m.

What: Design and create your own book mark using a basic resistance technique.

Who: Meant for adults but all are welcome

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

Arroyo Book Club’s April Pick…

 

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.