Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Library Events in March…

(Mark your calendars accordingly)

The library has some interesting events planned in March.  I thought I’d take a minute and give you a run down so you can plan ahead.  Let’s start with the non-repeating events:

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3/1 from 1:00-5:00
MediCal/CalFresh Information Table
Eligibility specialists from the LA County Department of Public Social Services will be on hand to help you and your family sign up for Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, and other government assistance programs. Easy, convenient, and at your service.

3/7 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Craft
Join us for a crafty challenge.

3/8 @ 4:00
Teen Program
Come and join us for our monthly teen program.  Do something fun and share your thoughts about life & the library.

3/12 @ 2:00
Ireland in Song & Story
Join Mallory & McCall and rev up for St. Patrick’s Day with a selection of traditional Irish songs.

3/12 @ 3:00 
Resume Class
Join us to learn how to create a polished resume.

3/13 from 1:00-5:00
MediCal/CalFresh Information Table
Eligibility specialists from the LA County Department of Public Social Services will be on hand to help you and your family sign up for Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, and other government assistance programs. Easy, convenient, and at your service.

3/14 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Building Blocks
Come wow everyone with your solution to the building block challenge.

3/15 @ 6:00
Introduction to Genealogy
Learn the basics about using the Ancestry Database for genealogical research.

3/19 @ 3:00
Yellow Wallpaper Read Aloud (& discussion)
Come join us as we take turns reading Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s classic short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” aloud & then share your thoughts on the work as we discuss it.

3/20 @ 2:00
USC Thornton Gluck Scherzo Duo
Join us for a delightful musical afternoon as Edgar & Sergio share the beauty of the clarinet with us.

3/21 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Reptile Art
What is reptile art? Come and find out.

3/21 @ 5:00
Thor’s Reptile Family
Thor takes us on safari around the world. Snakes, lizards, and all sorts of creepy crawlies.

3/23 @ 3:00
Reading Workshop
Parents and caregivers, come to our Every Child Ready to Read workshop to learn simple practices to develop early literacy skills in children from birth to age five.

3/26 @ 1:00
USC Thornton Gluck Mo-Triple
Join us for a vocal performance with guitar & drum.  Bound to be a delightful experience.

3/26 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of the book Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin.

3/29 @ 6:00
USC Thornton Gluck Zephyr Brass Quintet
Join us for a delightful celebration of brass instruments as the quintet plays for us on the french horn, tuba, trombone, & trumpets.

3/31 @ 6:00
Chicano Moratorium Film
Join us for a documentary film about the Chicano moratorium.  Then come back on Sunday (4/3) for a discussion.

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Each month the library also has a number of ongoing classes & events.  They are:

Toddler Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 10:30 
Toddlers 3 and under & their grownups are invited to join us for stories, music, & games.  

Preschool Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 3:00 (NO session on 3/23)
Get ready for kindergarten with stories, puppets, songs, stretches, and rhymes for children ages 3-5.

Baby Storytime - - - Thursdays at 10:30 
Bounces, rhymes and songs for prewalkers (age 0-12 months) and their caregivers.

STAR Volunteer Readers - - - Available on Tuesdays at 3:00, on Wednesdays at 3:00, and on Thursdays at 3:00 
STAR readers present the fun of storytelling and reading to children one-on-one or in small groups. Kids earn a free book to keep after 3 visits. 

Drop in Computer Lab - - - Fridays at 3:30
Bring your questions about computers, tablets, eReaders, or other electronic devices.  We will do our best to help you figure out answers. 

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Please do not hesitate to call the library at 323-255-0537 if you have any questions or would like more information.  Remember that you can always check the Branch Page (http://www.lapl.org/branches/arroyo-seco) on the LAPL website for upcoming events or check out the Master Calendar (http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/calendar) where you can search for something specific across multiple branches.