Let’s start with the Winter Reading Challenge. This year’s challenge runs from December 13 to January 13, so it’s not over yet. You can still 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.
Moving on… the library has some interesting events planned in January. Let me give you a run down so you can plan ahead. Let’s start with the non-repeating events:
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1/2 @ 4:00
All Ages Zine Workshop
Create a zine all your own.
1/4 @ 4:00
Family Storytime
Stories and crafts for the whole family.
1/6 @ 4:00
Building Block Club
Show us what you can build.
1/7 @ 3:00
Teen Program
Teentastic fun
1/7 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
1/8 from 6:00-7:45
Telescope Night
Come take a look at local astronomical objects through telescopes with the Sidewalk Astronomers. If it is cloudy on the 8th check with us after 3:00 for program status.
1/11 @ 11:00
Paper Craft Fun
Make cute things from recycled paper with us.
1/13 from 2:30-4:30
LA DOT Tap Information Table
Get your TAP card refilled, ask your metro related questions, and more.
1/13 @ 4:00
Make Slime
Have some slimey fun
1/13 @ 6:30
Philosophy Discussion Group
Everyone is invited to join us as we work our way through Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason. We will be focusing on the introduction in this first meeting of the group.
1/21 @ 3:00
Teen Program
Join us for some teen-riffic fun.
1/21 @ 6:00
Círculo de Lectores
Hay café, pastel casero, ye conversación amena sobre el libro que estamos leyendo
1/25 from 9:30-12:30
VITA Income Tax Preparation & Filing
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.
1/25 @ 3:00
Arroyo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
1/27 @ 4:00
Silly Food Storytime
Storytime for all with a theme.
1/27 @ 6:30
Philosophy Discussion Group
Everyone is invited to join us as we work our way through Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason.
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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.
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 - - - 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.
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.
