Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Library Events in January…

(Mark your calendars accordingly)

Welcome the New Year with a resolve to take advantage of librarian programming.  Save money & engage in interesting and educational activities… that ought to tick more than one of your resolutions.  Let me give you a run down of what’s scheduled so you can plan ahead.  Let’s start with the non-repeating events:

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1/3 @ 4:00
Zine Workshop
Join us and work on your own personal Zine in this all-ages workshop.

1/7 @ 4:00
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring your favorite stuffed animal along for this overnight in the library preceded by party fun for the two of you.

1/14 from 2:30-4:30
LA DOT Tap Information Table
Ask questions about TAP or just get your card refilled.

1/14 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for some STEAMy fun.

1/15 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

1/16 @ 4:00
Teen Program
Teens join us to for some insider fun.

1/19 @ 1:30
Workers’ Comp Essentials
Whether you’re embroiled in a claim or just want to be prepared for the worst join us to learn the basics about workers’ compensation claims.

1/19 @ 3:00
Craft Space
Join us for an hour of crafting.  Bring your ideas for future craft program projects.

1/26 from 9:30-1:30
VITA Tax Prep
Have a professional do your taxes for free. First come first served. There are income limits so check with branch to make sure you qualify.

1/26 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.

1/28 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a Neighborhood Science program

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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

Baby Storytime - - - Tuesdays at 10:30
Stories, songs, and rhymes await babies up to 18 months. (no session on 1/1)

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

LAPD Read Along - - - Tuesdays at 3:00
Officers from the LAPD read favorite stories with kids.

STAR Volunteer Readers - - - Available on Tuesdays at 3:30, Wednesdays at 3:00, Thursdays at 3:00 and 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. 

Walk in Tutoring - - -  Mondays from 6:30-7:30 and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30
Free tutoring for adults (19+). Stop by on a first come first served basis for tutoring in English reading, writing, and conversation skills as well as help with your computer or cell-phone.

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.