Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Library Events in February…

(Mark your calendars accordingly)

The library has some interesting events planned in February.  As always, 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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2/3 from 1:00-4:00
LA OIC Boot Camp
This program puts low cost computers in the hands of low income people.  This session is in English. Call or drop by to sign up.

2/5 at 3:00
Make a Charm for Your Valentine
Join us to make a lovely shrinky-dink charm for your Valentine, for a friend, or for yourself.  Be as creative as you can be.

2/6 @ 4:00
Make it Monday: Building Block Challenge
Come show us what you can make.

2/7 @ 6:00
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

2/11 @ 2:00
African-American Read Aloud
Join us as we celebrate African-American Heritage Month by reading aloud the short stories & poetry of some noted African-American authors and then discussing what we have read.

2/11 @ 3:00
UCLA Gluck Near East Trio
Join us for an afternoon of music celebrating the Near East.  Everyone is welcome.

2/13 from 2:00-4:00
LA DOT Tap Card Information Session
Stop by with questions for the LA Department of Transportation.  Get your TAP card reloaded while you’re here.

2/13 @ 4:00
Make it Monday: Storytime & Craft
Join us for a special storytime & craft celebrating African-American Heritage Month.

2/14 @ 3:00
Teen Program
Join us for a fun activity of some kind.

2/18 from 10:30-2:30
SAT Practice Test
Join us for a full SAT practice test.  See how you will do on the real thing and get feedback about areas where you might need to do some work.

2/21 @ 6:00
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

2/25 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of The Emperor of all Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

2/26 @ 3:00
Interview Practice Session
Are you a nervous mess when facing an interview? Not sure what to say to certain types of questions? Join us for an interview practice session.

2/27 @ 4:00
Make it Monday: Building Block Challenge
What can you make from building blocks? Come impress us with your skills.

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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. (No session 2/8)

Baby Storytime - - - Thursdays at 10:30 
Bounces, rhymes and songs for prewalkers (age 0-12 months) and their caregivers.  (No session on 2/9)

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.