The library has some interesting events planned in August. 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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8/1 @ 4:00
Teen Summer Fun
Join us for an exciting program on henna tattoos.
8/1 @ 6:00
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
8/2 @ 6:00
Astronomy 101
Join us as we explore the world of online education by collaboratively taking Astronomy 101.
8/3 @5:00
Know Your Rights
An opportunity for community members to meet with representatives from the National Immigration Law Center to discuss your constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status.
8/4 From 1:00-4:00
LA OIC Computer Bootcamp
This program puts low cost computers in the hands of low income people. This session is in Spanish. Call or drop by to sign up.
8/5 @ 9:30
Tai Chi
De-Stress from your week with a tai chi session taught by our longtime volunteer.
8/7 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
This week’s program features balloon rockets.
8/14 from 2:30-4:30
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.
8/14 @ 4:00
Make it Monday: Eclipse Preparation
Come learn a bit about the upcoming solar eclipse and make your own pinhole projector for safe viewing.
8/15 @ 6:00
Club de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
8/20 @ 3:00
Pinhole Projector Construction
Join us today to learn a little bit about tomorrow’s solar eclipse and to make your own pinhole projector for safe viewing.
8/21 from 9:30-11:30
Eclipse Viewing Party
Join us and safely view all or part of today’s solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse occurs at 10:21am.
8/21 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Celebrate today’s eclipse with an “Eclipse Craft & Galaxy Mural” project.
8/26 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a spirited discussion of the book In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
8/28 @ 4:00
Make it Monday: Building Blocks edition
Join us and see what you can do with today’s building block challenge.
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Each month the library also has a number of ongoing classes & events. They are:
Grupo de apoyo para la familia - - - Mondays at 10:00
Toddler Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 10:30
Little Ones’ 3 and under & their grownups are invited to join us for stories, music, & games. (No session on 8/9)
Baby Storytime - - - Thursdays at 10:30
Bounces, rhymes and songs for prewalkers (age 0-12 months) and their caregivers. (No session on 8/10)
STAR Volunteer Readers - - - Available on Wednesdays at 3:00, on Thursdays at 3:00, and 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.
