This month’s question (& answer) were taken from pages 32 & 43 of Los Angeles Central Library: A History of its Art and Architecture by Schwartzman & Gee. The book was published in 2016 by Angel City Press.
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Monday, April 30, 2018
Trivia of the Month (Answer)...
This month’s question was who was the architect of LAPL’s Central Library? Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue designed the flagship library for Los Angeles. Upon Goodhue’s death in 1924, Carleton M. Winslow took up the task of making sure Goodhue’s vision would be fulfilled.
This month’s question (& answer) were taken from pages 32 & 43 of Los Angeles Central Library: A History of its Art and Architecture by Schwartzman & Gee. The book was published in 2016 by Angel City Press.
This month’s question (& answer) were taken from pages 32 & 43 of Los Angeles Central Library: A History of its Art and Architecture by Schwartzman & Gee. The book was published in 2016 by Angel City Press.
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Events for the Week of April 29….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
- Grupo de apoyo para la
familia on Monday (4/30) at 10:00
- Chazz Ross Drums performs on
Monday at 4:00
- Circulo de Lectores on
Tuesday (5/1) at 6:00
- Toddler Storytime on
Wednesday (5/2) at 10:30
- STAR Reader on Wednesday at
3:00
- STAR Reader on Thursday (5/3)
at 3:00
- Drop in Computer Lab on
Friday (5/4) at 3:30
- STAR Reader on Saturday (5/5)
at 2:00
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
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Library Events in May…
(Mark your calendars accordingly)
The library has some interesting events planned in May. 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:
- - - - - - - - - -
5/1 @ 6:00
Circulo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
5/2 @ 4:00
5/7 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a cool program and make your own self-propelling boat.
5/8 @ 4:00
Teen Program
Join us for teen tastic fun.
5/9 @ 4:00
Discusión: depresión y trasornos
5/13 @ 3:00
Sunday at the Movies
Join us for the screening of a family friendly film.
5/14 from 2:00-4:00
LA DOT TAP Information Table
Questions about the transit system and TAP cards? Want to fill up your card? Swing by and talk to the folks from LA’s Department of Public Transportation.
5/14 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us this week and construct an edible skyscraper.
5/15 @ 6:00
Circulo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
5/16 @ 4:00
Discusión: tratamiento de la depresión
<CANCELLED> 5/19 @ 3:00
LA Made: Taiko Drum Show
USC’s Kazan Taiko will be performing as part of the LA Made series. Join us for some serious drumming.
5/20 @ 2:00
"Celebration" 25 year Anniversary Chamber Concert
Santa Cecilia Orchestra with Sonia Mare De Leon de Vega, director present a free concert. Everyone is welcome.
5/21 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
This week will be all about suspense. Join us and build a suspension bridge.
5/26 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
- - - - - - - - - -
Each month the library also has a number of ongoing classes & events. They are:
Grupo de apoyo para la familia - - - Mondays at 10:00
Baby Storytime - - - Tuesdays at 10:30
Stories, songs, and rhymes await babies up to 18 months (no session on 5/1)
Toddler Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 10:30
Little Ones’ 3 and under & their grownups are invited to join us for stories, music, & games.
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.
- - - - - - - - - -
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.
The library has some interesting events planned in May. 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:
- - - - - - - - - -
5/1 @ 6:00
Circulo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
5/2 @ 4:00
Discusión: la salud mental y estigma
5/7 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a cool program and make your own self-propelling boat.
5/8 @ 4:00
Teen Program
Join us for teen tastic fun.
5/9 @ 4:00
Discusión: depresión y trasornos
5/13 @ 3:00
Sunday at the Movies
Join us for the screening of a family friendly film.
5/14 from 2:00-4:00
LA DOT TAP Information Table
Questions about the transit system and TAP cards? Want to fill up your card? Swing by and talk to the folks from LA’s Department of Public Transportation.
5/14 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us this week and construct an edible skyscraper.
5/15 @ 6:00
Circulo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
5/16 @ 4:00
Discusión: tratamiento de la depresión
<CANCELLED> 5/19 @ 3:00
LA Made: Taiko Drum Show
USC’s Kazan Taiko will be performing as part of the LA Made series. Join us for some serious drumming.
5/20 @ 2:00
"Celebration" 25 year Anniversary Chamber Concert
Santa Cecilia Orchestra with Sonia Mare De Leon de Vega, director present a free concert. Everyone is welcome.
5/21 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
This week will be all about suspense. Join us and build a suspension bridge.
5/26 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
- - - - - - - - - -
Each month the library also has a number of ongoing classes & events. They are:
Grupo de apoyo para la familia - - - Mondays at 10:00
Baby Storytime - - - Tuesdays at 10:30
Stories, songs, and rhymes await babies up to 18 months (no session on 5/1)
Toddler Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 10:30
Little Ones’ 3 and under & their grownups are invited to join us for stories, music, & games.
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.
- - - - - - - - - -
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.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Book Burners
In Book Burners a team of people, housed at the Vatican, seek out books housing demons and return them to their archive for safe keeping. Sal Brooks is a new member of the team, joining after her brother falls victim to one of these books. Things run out of control as various demon plots seek to undermine the Earth as a whole and one branch of the Vatican’s demon controlling forces begins an odd set of machinations. The book is written as “episodes” by four different people: Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap, Mur Lafferty, and Brian Francis Slattery.The book was enjoyable enough to finish but I did not love it. The characters did not draw me in and their various motivations, particularly those of the main character, were not compelling. I would recommend it to those who really enjoy a good demon infested reality adventure but would not recommend it to anyone else.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Events for the Week of April 22….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
- Grupo de apoyo parl la
familia on Monday (4/23) at 10:00
- Stop Motion Animation Class
on Monday at 4:00
- Baby Storytime on Tuesday
(4/24) at 10:30
- Teen program on Tuesday at 4:00
- Toddler Storytime on
Wednesday (4/25) at 10:30
- STAR Reader on Wednesday at
3:00
- STAR Reader on Thursday (4/26)
at 3:00
- Drop in Computer Lab on
Friday (4/27) at 3:30
- STAR Reader on Saturday (4/28)
at 2:00
- Arroyo Book Club meets on
Saturday at 3:00
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
Thursday, April 19, 2018
LA Made Presents USC’s Kazan Taiko
Unfortunately this event has been CANCELLED. We will try to reschedule it for the fall, keep your eyes peeled for the new date.
The library’s LA Made is a cultural programming series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the city. In May they will be bringing a performance by USC’s Kazan Taiko to our branch. USC’s Kazan Taiko will showcase the Japanese art of traditional Taiko drumming by performing on magnificent drums and auxiliary instruments. The program will include audience participation so you will get the chance to play the drum yourself.
The program will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 3:00.
Check out the library’s online event calendar for more LA Made programs at branches throughout the city. Find the event calendar here: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/calendar. Selecting LA Made from the Categories drop down box will limit your results to these programs.
The library’s LA Made is a cultural programming series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the city. In May they will be bringing a performance by USC’s Kazan Taiko to our branch. USC’s Kazan Taiko will showcase the Japanese art of traditional Taiko drumming by performing on magnificent drums and auxiliary instruments. The program will include audience participation so you will get the chance to play the drum yourself.
The program will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 3:00.
Check out the library’s online event calendar for more LA Made programs at branches throughout the city. Find the event calendar here: http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/calendar. Selecting LA Made from the Categories drop down box will limit your results to these programs.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
History of Highland Park...
This article, Saloon played role in saga of local park by Fred Allen, makes the case that saloons in Highland Park are the reason that it was eventually annexed into Los Angeles. The article goes on to talk in some detail about Sycamore Grove Park. Check it out.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Trivia of the Month...
This month’s question tests your local library love. Who was the architect of LAPL’s Central Library?
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Events for the Week of April 15….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
- All about Terrariums on
Sunday (4/15) at 3:00
- Grupo de apoyo parl la
familia on Monday (4/16) at 10:00
- Stop Motion Animation Class
on Monday at 4:00
- Baby Storytime on Tuesday
(4/17) at 10:30
- Circulo de Lectores on
Tuesday at 6:00
- Toddler Storytime on
Wednesday (4/18) at 10:30
- STAR Reader on Wednesday at
3:00
- STAR Reader on Thursday (4/19)
at 3:00
- Drop in Computer Lab on
Friday (4/20) at 3:30
- STAR Reader on Saturday (4/21)
at 2:00
- Shrinky-Dink Crafts on
Saturday at 3:00
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
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Hanging Tree
If you’ve not read the series let me direct your attention to it. Start with Midnight Riot and continue on until your reach our current entry.
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Events for the Week of April 8….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
- Grupo de apoyo parl la
familia on Monday (4/9) at 10:00
- LA DOT Tap Information Table
on Monday from 2:30-4:30
- Stop Motion Animation Class
on Monday at 4:00
- Teen Program on Tuesday
(4/10) at 4:00
- STAR Reader on Wednesday
(4/11) at 3:00
- STAR Reader on Thursday (4/12)
at 3:00
- Drop in Computer Lab on
Friday (4/13) at 3:30
- STAR Reader on Saturday
(4/14) at 2:00
- Puppet Making Workshop on
Saturday at 3:00
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
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman produces a primer on Norse Mythology in his book called (very plainly) Norse Mythology The book consists of retellings of a number of different myths involving Thor, Odin, Loki, and their compatriots. I was torn by this book. It is interesting and it was fun to read about gods & goddesses from a non-Greek, non-Roman pantheon. On the other hand, given the author, I was expecting more than a straightforward, middle-school reading level, narrative of each myth. I know Gaiman is capable of doing a good job with words but just didn’t see it here. It came across as an assignment he had lost interest in. So recommended if all you need is a basic review of stories coming out of Norse mythology, not recommended if you’re looking for a poetic breadth of storytelling.
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
April’s eResource of the Month…
Do you have an abiding interest in science? Are you curious about the latest scientific breakthrough being touted online or around the water cooler at work? Want to find out if the miracle substance your friend is going on and on about is actually real? Then you want to take advantage of our April eResource of the Month --- Science in Context.
Science in Context provides contextual information about hundreds of significant science topics. The collection includes millions of full-text articles that include national and global publications as well as more than 200 experiments and projects.
Science in Context is free and easy to access from home with your library card and PIN or from any library computer. Find it via the Homework & Resources page on LAPL’s website in the s section (http://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework#S).
Take a look at it.
Science in Context provides contextual information about hundreds of significant science topics. The collection includes millions of full-text articles that include national and global publications as well as more than 200 experiments and projects.
Science in Context is free and easy to access from home with your library card and PIN or from any library computer. Find it via the Homework & Resources page on LAPL’s website in the s section (http://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework#S).
Take a look at it.
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