The question (and answer) were taken from p. 127 of The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt by Richard H. Wilkinson. The book was published in 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Trivia of the Month (Answer)...
The question (and answer) were taken from p. 127 of The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt by Richard H. Wilkinson. The book was published in 2003 by Thames & Hudson.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Events for the Week of March 31….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
Sunday – 3/31
Sunday Afternoon Movie at 3:00
Monday – 4/1
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Make it Monday at 4:00
Tuesday – 4/2
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 4/3
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 4/4
STAR Reader at 3:00
All Ages Create-a-Zine Workshop at 4:00
Friday – 4/5
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 4/6
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
Cal State LA Asset Building Clinic Info Table from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
Sunday – 3/31
Sunday Afternoon Movie at 3:00
Monday – 4/1
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Make it Monday at 4:00
Tuesday – 4/2
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 4/3
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 4/4
STAR Reader at 3:00
All Ages Create-a-Zine Workshop at 4:00
Friday – 4/5
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 4/6
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
Cal State LA Asset Building Clinic Info Table from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Library Events in April…
(Mark your calendars accordingly)
The library has some interesting events planned in April. 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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4/1 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for some STEAM-y fun.
4/2 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
4/4 @ 4:00
Zine Workshop
Join us and work on your own personal Zine in this all-ages workshop.
4/6 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.
4/8 from 2:30 - 4:30
LA DOT Tap Information Table
Questions about LA metro systems? Just want to refill your TAP card? Stop by.
4/8 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a building block challenge.
4/9 @3:00
Teen Program
Join us for excite-teen fun.
4/13 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.
4/13 from 11:00-12:00
Citizen Science Day
Stop by to participate in a StallCatchers megathon. Sign up at megathon.us.
4/15 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for some STEAM-y fun.
4/16 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
4/20 at 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.
4/22 from 3:00-5:00
LA Saves Information Table
Stop by and get the information you need to start getting your finances in order.
4/22 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a citizen science program.
4/23 @3:00
Teen Program
Join us for excite-teen fun.
4/27 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Pacific by Simon Winchester.
4/28 @ 3:00
Sunday Afternoon Movie
Enjoy some action-comedy. Join us for Rush Hour.
4/29 @ 4:00
Music Performance
Enjoy the music of Louie Cruz Beltran
- - - - - - - - - -
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 4/9 or 4/30)
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 4/10)
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.
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 April. 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:
- - - - - - - - - -
4/1 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for some STEAM-y fun.
4/2 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
4/4 @ 4:00
Zine Workshop
Join us and work on your own personal Zine in this all-ages workshop.
4/6 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.
4/8 from 2:30 - 4:30
LA DOT Tap Information Table
Questions about LA metro systems? Just want to refill your TAP card? Stop by.
4/8 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a building block challenge.
4/9 @3:00
Teen Program
Join us for excite-teen fun.
4/13 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.
4/13 from 11:00-12:00
Citizen Science Day
Stop by to participate in a StallCatchers megathon. Sign up at megathon.us.
4/15 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for some STEAM-y fun.
4/16 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
4/20 at 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.
4/22 from 3:00-5:00
LA Saves Information Table
Stop by and get the information you need to start getting your finances in order.
4/22 @ 4:00
Make it Monday
Join us for a citizen science program.
4/23 @3:00
Teen Program
Join us for excite-teen fun.
4/27 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Pacific by Simon Winchester.
4/28 @ 3:00
Sunday Afternoon Movie
Enjoy some action-comedy. Join us for Rush Hour.
4/29 @ 4:00
Music Performance
Enjoy the music of Louie Cruz Beltran
- - - - - - - - - -
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 4/9 or 4/30)
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 4/10)
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.
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.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Arroyo Book Club April Pick
In April we will be exploring the Pacific Ocean with Simon Winchester and his book Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators and Fading Empires. Winchester is noted for interestingly written, non-fiction, topical explorations and he brings all those chops to this look at the past (& future) of the Pacific. The book jacket tells us that…
Winchester recounts the atomic tests on the atoll of Bikini. He takes us to the launch of “Gidget” and her surfboards that would forever change how the world’s youth views a rising wave. He also tells the story of the little transistor radio and how it sparked the digital revolution, from Japan to Silicon Valley, altering the ocean’s destiny. Winchester includes tales of alarming discoveries on the Great Barrier Reef and grand expeditions to mysterious vents on the ocean’s floor. He examines the geopolitical shifts that shaped the ocean’s vast land areas, from the rise of North Korea’s rogue state to the environmental degradation and climate shifts that now threaten this majestic body of water.Clearly an eclectic, wide ranging look at the topic. Stop by the branch for a copy to read. Read it making note of interesting questions you can bring for discussion. Join us for that discussion on April 27 at 3:00.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Events for the Week of March 24….
The library will be closed on Monday (3/25) in honor of Cesar Chavez. Events going on at the library during the remainder of the week include:
Tuesday – 3/26
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Wednesday – 3/27
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/28
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/29
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/30
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader at 2:00
Workers’ Comp Basics 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
Tuesday – 3/26
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Wednesday – 3/27
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/28
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/29
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/30
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader at 2:00
Workers’ Comp Basics 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, March 21, 2019
CitSciDay (April 13)
April 13 is CitSciDay, or Citizen Science Day, and the library is participating. To quote from citizenscience.org: “Citizen Science Day is an annual event to celebrate and promote all things citizen science: amazing discoveries, incredible volunteers, hardworking practitioners, inspiring projects, and anything else citizen science-related!”
The Arroyo Seco Branch will be taking part in a Stall Catchers Megathon on that day from 11:00 to 12:00. The goal of the Megathon is to get as many people as possible to play an online game to help answer a key Alzheimer's research question. Stall Catchers, the online game in question, helps scientists by harnessing the game player to the task of data analysis. If 100,000 people across the United States participate in the Megathon they will complete a year’s worth of analysis. You can find more information at megathon.us.
Sign up to play at lapl.stallcatchers.com.
So… help make it all happen and join us on April 13 between 11 and 12 to play.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
History of Highland Park…
Today I bring you the souvenir paper produced by Highland Park News Herald & Journal for Highland Park’s Diamond Jubilee in 1963 (http://dbase1.lapl.org/webpics/calindex/documents/11/520698.pdf). The paper calls itself a “Pictorial and Feature Panorama of the Historical Development of Highland Park… including sketches of the individuals and firms whose faith and plans have made its forward progress possible.”
All in all this is an 88-page extravaganza of information about the Highland Park of the past. It includes such interesting things as a chart of rainfall by month for the entire 75 years prior to 1963, pictures of all 3 (to that time) Monte Vista Street schools, the first Highland Park subdivision map, lots of celebratory advertising from local businesses and organizations, and more. Definitely worth browsing through.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Events for the Week of March 17….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
Monday – 3/18
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Citizen Science at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/19
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 3/20
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/21
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/22
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/23
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader at 2:00
Big Read: Arroyo Book Club 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
Monday – 3/18
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Citizen Science at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/19
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 3/20
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/21
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/22
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/23
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader at 2:00
Big Read: Arroyo Book Club 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
Friday, March 15, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
I, Mammal
In any event, this is not a book seeking to expound new science but rather a book that seeks to educate its reader about its topic. It does its educating by keeping the reader interested and engaged. I would strongly recommend it.
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Events for the Week of March 10….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
Monday – 3/11
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
LA DOT Tap Information Table from 2:30 to 4:30
Ballonacy at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/12
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Wednesday – 3/13
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/14
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/15
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/16
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
Monday – 3/11
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
LA DOT Tap Information Table from 2:30 to 4:30
Ballonacy at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/12
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Wednesday – 3/13
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/14
STAR Reader at 3:00
Friday – 3/15
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/16
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
Friday, March 8, 2019
History of Highland Park…
Today for your reading pleasure I bring you an 82-page document titled “The Highland Park and Mount Washington Historic Resources Survey” (http://dbase1.lapl.org/webpics/calindex/documents/11/520687.pdf).
Published in 1981, the document includes a cultural and architectural composition of community, the methodology of the survey, the historic resources survey master list, recommendations & conclusions of the survey, and a research guide. Take a look.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
March’s eResource of the Month
Anxious to keep abreast of your favorite periodicals without having to worry about subscription fees? Check out the March eResource of the Month, OverDrive Magazines.
The OverDrive Magazine collection consists of over 500 popular digital magazines available for downloading or reading online through OverDrive e-media. Magazines can be read through the Libby app, on the Library’s websites in the browser (via OverDrive Read) as well as in the OverDrive app. Magazines have no wait lists or holds, do not count toward your OverDrive checkout limits, and provide you with the ability to renew your items. You can also download your magazines to your Libby app for offline use.
Access OverDrive through the library’s emedia page (https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/e-media) or by going to the Library’s Research & Homework page and scrolling down to the O’s (https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework#O). You will need to know your library card number and PIN.
So hie yourself online and check it out.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Events for the Week of March 3….
Events going on at the library during the week include:
Sunday – 3/3
Sunday Afternoon Movie at 3:00
Monday – 3/4
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Building Blocks Club at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/5
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 3/6
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/7
STAR Reader at 3:00
All Ages Zine Workshop at 4:00
Friday – 3/8
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/9
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
Sunday – 3/3
Sunday Afternoon Movie at 3:00
Monday – 3/4
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Building Blocks Club at 4:00
Tuesday – 3/5
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
STAR Reader at 3:30
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00
Wednesday – 3/6
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00
Thursday – 3/7
STAR Reader at 3:00
All Ages Zine Workshop at 4:00
Friday – 3/8
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30
Saturday – 3/9
VITA Tax Prep from 9:30 to 1:00
STAR Reader 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
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