Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Library Events in May…

(Mark your calendars accordingly)

The library has some interesting events planned in May.  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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5/2 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Hawaiian Stories & Leis
Listen to stories of Hawaii & make a beautiful lei.

5/3 @ 6:30
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

5/9 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Building Blocks
Come wow everyone with your solution to the building block challenge.

5/10 @ 4:00
Manga Art Class for Teens
Learn how to draw your own manga style art.

5/10 @ 6:00
Computer Basics Class
This class is for the computer neophyte.  Join us as we learn to manipulate a computer, navigate through and use common software programs, and explore the Internet.

5/14 @ 2:00
Big Read: Shrinky Dinks & Fahrenheit 451
Memorialize your favorite book & turn the power of heat to good in our Fahrenheit 451 themed shrinky-dink program.

5/16 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Craft
Join us and make something interesting.

5/17 @ 6:30
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

5/20 from 1:00-4:00
LA OIC Computer Boot Camp
This program puts low cost computers in the hands of low income people.

5/21 @ 3:00
Viva Poetry! A Lummis Day Event
Join us for our annual Lummis Day celebration of poetry.

5/23 @ 4:00
Make It Mondays: Building Blocks
Come wow everyone with your solution to the building block challenge.

5/26 @ 6:00
Word for Beginners
Join us for an introduction to MS Word.

5/28 @ 1:00
Author Talk by Luis J. Rodriguez
Come listen to the thoughts of LA’s Poet Laureate.

5/28 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of the Big Read book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

5/29 @ 2:00
Zen Out & Color
Relax! Mellow out! Reduce Stress...with COLORING FOR ADULTS! It's good for body and mind. Coloring patterns & instruments provided.

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

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

Preschool Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 3:00 
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 Wednesdays at 3:00, on Thursdays at 3:00, & on Saturdays at 2:00 
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.