Events for the Week of December 1….

Events going on at the library during the week include:

Sunday – 12/1
NELA Holiday Parade meet in Library Parking lot at 12:30

Monday – 12/2
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Dave Winstone Holiday Music from around the world at 4:00

Tuesday – 12/3
Teen Program at 3:00
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
Teen Henna Program at 3:00
Círculo de lectores at 6:00

Wednesday – 12/4
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00

Thursday – 12/5
STAR Reader at 3:00
Make your Mark … Design a Zine at 4:00

Friday – 12/6
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30

Saturday – 12/7
Family Storytime at 1:30
Design a Mug at 3:00 (limited supplies so first come first served)

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

Trivia of the Month (Answer)...

This month’s question was if you are misfortunate enough to suffer a poisoning by digitoxin what should you do?  Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to regulate the heart’s rhythm.  To counteract its adverse affects you should wash the stomach with strong tea and keep the victim lying down. Give stimulants such as caffeine, ammonia or atropine.

The question (and answer) was found on p. 147 of The Poisons and Antidotes Sourcebook by Carol Turkington. The book was published by Facts for Life in 1999.

Witchmark

In Witchmark C.L. Polk gives us an imaginative tale of a land reminiscent of Edwardian England but only vaguely.  Our hero is Miles Singer a doctor returned from war who is busy treating the mentally war torn.  Miles has magic which he must keep hidden lest he be sent to an asylum or enslaved for his power.  Using his magic he notices that many of the veterans have a miasma.  A man dies in his arms after asking for his help and Miles is on the road to trying to figure out both mysteries with lots of larger consequences.

I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to those who like fantasy with an element of mystery mixed in.

Library Events in December…

(Mark your calendars accordingly)

Let’s start with the Winter Reading Challenge.  This year’s challenge runs from December 13 to January 13.  You can sign yourself up online or swing by the library and have someone sign you up.  There are a number of reading and activity tasks you can choose from to complete the challenge which will earn you a small prize and a ticket in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.  Sign yourself and your friends and family up!

Moving on… the library has some interesting events planned in December.  Let me give you a run down so you can plan ahead.  Let’s start with the non-repeating events:

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12/1 meet at 12:30
NELA Holiday Parade
Join us as we march down Figueroa in the 75th NELA Holiday Parade.

12/2 @ 4:00
Dave Winstone Music
Join us for an afternoon of holiday music from around the world.

12/3 @ 3:00
Teen Program
Join us for a henna themed teen program.

12/3 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

12/5 @ 4:00
Leave Your Mark : Create-a-Zine
Free workshop for all ages. Craft your own custom zine.

12/7 @ 1:30
Family Storytime
All ages storytime followed by free play session.

12/7 @ 3:00
Design a Mug
Customize a mug just for yourself (or to give to that special someone). Limited supplies so be early.

12/9 from 2:30-4:30
LA DOT Tap Information Table
Get your TAP card refilled, ask your metro related questions, and more.

12/9 @ 4:00
Building Block Challenge
Just what can you build?

12/14 @ 3:00
Shrinky-Dink Fun
Design your own custom amulet or magnet in the shrink-dink medium.

12/16 @ 4:00
Felt Ornaments
Design your own lovely ornaments.

12/17 @ 3:00
Teen Program
Join us for some teen-riffic fun.

12/17 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo

12/21 @ 1:00
Holiday Lights Caroling
Join us for some caroling of songs from around the world.

12/23 @ 4:00
Make It Monday
Join us for some good, science fun.

12/28 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra

12/30 @ 4:00
Make It Monday
Join us for some good, science fun.

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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 program on 12/10 or 12/24)

Toddler Storytime - - - Wednesdays at 10:30 
Little Ones’ 3 and under & their grownups are invited to join us for stories, music, & games. (No program on 12/25)

LAPD Read Along - - - Tuesdays at 3:00
Officers from the LAPD read favorite stories with kids. (No program on 12/24 or 12/31)

STAR Volunteer Readers - - - Wednesdays at 3:00 and Thursdays at 3:00.
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. (No readers on 12/25 or 12/26)

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.

Events for the Week of November 24….

As you no doubt know, Thanksgiving is this week.  The library will be closed, in consequence, on both Thursday and Friday.  Events going on at the library during the remainder of the week include:

Monday – 11/25
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Native American Heritage Storytime and Craft at 4:00

Tuesday – 11/26
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00

Wednesday – 11/27
STAR Reader at 3:00

A reminder that the Library will be participating in Sunday’s Holiday Parade and that you are welcome to join us if you wish. Meet us in the library parking lot on Sunday, December 1 at 12:30 and we’ll move from there to our parade staging point.

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

Winter Reading Challenge

The library will be offering a Winter Reading Challenge this year.  Think of the WRC (or winter reading challenge) as a counterpart to the one we do in the summer, except maybe a bit lower key.  The purpose is to keep everyone reading and engaged across the winter holidays.

The WRC will begin on December 13 and run until January 13.  You can stop by the branch to register and obtain a paper game board or you can register yourself online and use the computer to keep track of your progress. There will be small prizes available for you to win as you work your way through the challenge and completion earns you a ticket in a branch raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card.

Look for the link to the online component of the Winter Reading Challenge on the library’s webpage at www.lapl.org on the 13th.

Make plans to enroll your entire family and see who is first among you to complete the game board!

Upcoming Craft Programs

December means gifts which means arts and crafts programs.  We have a couple of exciting ones on the books.

First up is a Design-a-Mug program we have set for December 7 at 3:00.  You’ll be provided with a mug and all the necessary tools to personalize it for that special someone.  We only have supplies for 12 participants so be sure to arrive early.

Then we have a fun Shrinky Dink program set for December 14 at 3:00.  Design your own fun amulets or magnets and then watch the power of heat transform them.  We have plenty of material for this program so bring all your friends.

Events for the Week of November 17….

Events going on at the library during the week include:

Monday – 11/18
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Disney’s Frozen Crafts & Activities at 4:00

Tuesday – 11/19
Teen Program at 3:00
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
Círculo de lectores at 6:00

Wednesday – 11/20
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00

Thursday – 11/21
STAR Reader at 3:00

Friday – 11/22
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30

Saturday – 11/23
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

Saturday's Program Cancelled

Sorry for the late notice but unfortunately the program on Graffiti Art we had scheduled for tomorrow, November 16, has been cancelled.

The second program from the series, scheduled for December 5 at 4:00, will go on as scheduled.  Join us on that day to make your own mark via a zine of your own creation.

Link to library calendar's event description: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/leave-your-mark-create-zine

Trivia of the Month....

This month’s question is if you are misfortunate enough to suffer a poisoning by digitoxin what should you do?

Trail of Lightning

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse is set in the near future on the land of the Dinétah (the Navajo reservation).  It takes place after cataclysmic global warming has drowned most of the world.  There has been a (literal) rebirth of the gods and heroes of myth in the aftermath of this cataclysm.  Maggie Hoskie, our heroine, is a monster slayer and in this volume she is sent on an adventure that tests origins and skills. 

This is an exciting story that highlights the myths & legends of the Navajo people in the context of post-apocalyptic fantasy.  Recommended for those who like a good all-out fight with gods and demons.

NELA Holiday Parade

The Northeast Los Angeles Holiday Parade will march down Figueroa Street from about where the library lives (York Blvd) to Sycamore Park on Sunday, December 1st.   The library will be participating and we invite you (& your family & friends) to join us.  Those daring souls who wish to join us in costume should feel free to go all out.  We will meet up in the Library parking lot on 12/1 at 12:30 before moving to the parade staging ground.

Please get in touch if you plan to join us so we can know to expect you.  Call us at 323-255-0537, email us at ayosco@lapl.org or drop by and sign up in person.  The more the merrier so pass along word of the event to everyone you know who might be interested.

Events for the Week of November 10….

The library will be closed on Monday 11/11 in celebration of Veteran’s Day.  Events going on at the library during the remainder of the week include:

Sunday – 11/10
Afternoon Movie at 3:00

Tuesday – 11/12
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00

Wednesday – 11/13
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00

Thursday – 11/14
STAR Reader at 3:00

Friday – 11/15
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30

Saturday – 11/16
Man One on Graffiti Art 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

History of Highland Park…

Here (http://dbase1.lapl.org/webpics/calindex/documents/11/520691.pdf) you will find a complete copy of  the December 3, 1910 issue of the Arroyoside Forum, a small weekly paper.  Read about the Arroyo Seco Chamber of Commerce, check out some local advertisers, find out what’s up with education, read an article about “local happenings in Arroyoside twenty-two years ago,” read the local happenings column and more.  All in all, just fascinating.

November’s eResource of the Month

Learn about the history and contemporary experiences of more than 150 Native American tribes from all regions of North America with The American Indian Experience --- November’s e-resource of the month.  On the American Indian Experience you will find articles and essays from Native American authors and contributors, giving voice to the American Indian experience with respect to colonial conflict, trade economies, decisive wars, parsing of Native American land enabled by American policy, assimilation, and native claims to land, to mention some of the things covered by this database.

You can find The American Indian Experience via the LAPL website on the Research and Homework page (https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework), look for it alphabetically in the A section.  If using the resource from home you will need to have your library card number and PIN handy. 

Events for the Week of November 3….

Events going on at the library this week include:

Monday – 11/4
Grupo de apoyo para la familia at 10:00
Building Block Challenge at 4:00

Tuesday – 11/5
Baby Storytime at 10:30
LAPD Read Along at 3:00
Teen Fun at 3:00
Círculo de Lectores at 6:00

Wednesday – 11/6
Toddler Storytime at 10:30
STAR Reader at 3:00

Thursday – 11/7
STAR Reader at 3:00
All Ages Create-a-Zine Workshop at 4:00

Friday – 11/8
Drop in Computer Lab at 3:30

Saturday – 11/9
Arts & Crafts: Collage Magnets 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