The Arroyo Book Club December Book

 

This year the Arroyo Book Club will continue our tradition of reading one of the Bard’s plays for our December meeting.  This time around we will be reading Twelfth Night.  Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s romantic comedies.  It is centered around twins Viola and Sebastian and some serious mistaken identity complicating their respective loves.

We have plenty of copies of the “No Fear” edition of the play here at the library if you’d like to swing by for a physical edition.  The No Fear edition is the one that has the current English on one side and the original text on the other. If you prefer an e-version you can find it via overdrive/libby here.  

If you would like to watch Twelfth Night performed you can find two options on the Kanopy platform.  The first is Trevor Nunn’s 1996 version (https://lapl.kanopy.com/video/twelfth-night-0).  The second is from a 1980 BBC series noted for their fidelity to the text (https://lapl.kanopy.com/video/twelfth-night)

Finally…. A reminder that this year our December book club meeting will fall on the third Saturday of the month, specifically, we will be meeting on 12/18 at 3:00 to share our thoughts.  Email ayosco@lapl.org if you are interested in attending and we’ll add you to the program link list.

Programming Coming up This Week

Check out some of the exciting programming on offer from the library this week.  Visit the online calendar for the complete selection…

Monday
12:00 Monday Meditation with Don Cadora (email eden@lapl.org for link)
3:00 Teen Book Bites: Native American Heritage (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Tuesday
10:00 Storytime Online (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
4:00 Effective Interview Skills for Teens (email cpalacios@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
11:00 Virtual Toddler Storytime (email shrmno@lapl.org for link)
3:00 Dive into Language: Vietnamese for Kids (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
 
Thursday
10:00 Storytime Online (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
4:00 Shrinky Dink Fun (In person at Arroyo Seco)

Friday
10:00 Yoga & Meditation With Master John (email dmatthews@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Your Author Series: Adrianna Cuevas (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Saturday
10:00 Western Edge Writers (email shannah@lapl.org for link)

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Highland Park History

 

Explore local Heritage Square Museum with the help of “Heritage Square Facts & Photos”.  This 1982 document provides a basic overview of the buildings on site at that time.

Bi-weekly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This time we asked what were some of the things Harriet Tubman was noted for?  There are, of course, many answers.  According to Mr. Gerry W. Hazleton, who was seated on the War-Claims committee... 

“her services in the various capacities of nurse, scout, and spy were of great service and value to the Government, for which no compensation was paid her beside the support she was furnished…”  

He goes on to recommend she be paid $2,000 for her services to the Union Army. 

This information was obtained by reading some of the scanned images of original archival material about Harriet Tubman.  This information can be found in Black Freedom Struggle, an online resource that focuses on  African American U.S. history, featuring historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, and correspondence.  Find the resource on LAPL’s Research & Homework page under B.

Craftsy

Are you a crafter? Do you like the feel of yarn pulling across your fingers? Or the sensation of a stick of charcoal on hand with a blank page before you? Perhaps you enjoy presenting a lavishly decorated cake to your family? Then Craftsy is here for you.  Whether you’re an old hand at knitting, baking, drawing, or you’d like to get started Craftsy has the video help for you.  What is Craftsy? Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 3,000 hours of diverse video instruction. 

This resource is available via Libby (your ebook app).  It is found in the Libby Extras section and each check out gives you access to the content for 7 days.  Craftsy is free and easy to use.  

Zentangle Mania…

 

Zentangle® is "mindful doodling". It is meant to provide you with the opportunity to relax and de-stress while at the same time creating lovely looking artwork. Books that discuss the topic include:

• Totally Tangled by Sandy Steen Bartholomew 
• One Zentangle a Day by,Beckah Krahula 
• Pattern Play by Cris Letourneau 

Check out the book covers for an idea about how pretty zentangle can be then plan to join us on December 8 at 6:00 to learn how and to make a piece or two of your own.  

Programming Coming up This Week

Check out some of the exciting programming on offer from the library this week.  Visit the online calendar for the complete selection…

Monday
11:00 Baby & Toddler Storytime (Register http://tinyurl.com/EdendaleStorytime)
4:00 Laughter Yoga (email eaaronson@lapl.org for link)

Tuesday
10:00 Storytime Online (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
4:00 Teen’Scape Tea Time Tuesdays (email teens@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
9:30 Storytime & Crafts with Shokoufeh (email smoghtassed@lapl.org for link)
3:00 Dive into Language: Mandarin Chinese for Kids (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
 
Thursday & Friday
Closed for Thanksgiving

Saturday
3:00 Arroyo Book Club discusses Animal Farm by Orwell (email ayosco@lapl.org for link)

Catch up with us on various sites...

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

    Arroyo Seco Social Media:    
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl
Twitter: twitter.com/arroyoseco5

NELA Holiday Parade Returns!

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 5th.   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 12/5 at 12:15 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.

Highland Park History

 

The article “Masonic Temple Restoration” by Richard Tuber, published 1/10/85, describes a Highland Park preservation project. The article includes interesting sides details about Highland Park itself, architectural information about the building in question, and the (sometimes curious) views of the developer.

Bi-weekly Trivia Question…

 This time let’s ask what were some of the things Harriet Tubman was noted for?

The Arroyo Book Club Movie…

 

The Arroyo Book Club’s November Pick is Animal Farm by George Orwell.  If you’re interested in checking out a movie version of the title there is one available via Hoopla here.  This version is brought to life by the vocal talents of an all-star cast and an array of magical special effects by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.  The cast includes Kelsey Grammer, Ian Holm, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Pete Postlethwaite, and Patrick Stewart and the film is directed by John Stephenson.

Read the book, check out the film, and join us in discussion on Zoom on Saturday, November 27 at 3:00. Email ayosco@lapl.org if you would like the program link.

Programming Coming up This Week

Check out some of the exciting programming on offer from the library this week.  Visit the online calendar for the complete selection…

Monday
2:00 NoHo Art From Home: Book Page Pumpkins (email edimapasok@lapl.org for link)
6:00 Creative Writing Workshop with Tony DuShane (email mpanzera@lapl.org for link)

Tuesday
10:00 Storytime Online (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
4:00 Teen’Scape Tea Time Tuesdays (email teens@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
10:30 Thankful Storytime (email venice@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Shrinky-Dinks Fun (in person at Arroyo Seco)
 
Thursday
10:00 Storytime Online (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)
4:00 LA Made: Rethinking Wines - A Culture of Flavor and Feel (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Friday
10:00 Yoga & Meditation With Master John (email dmatthews@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Your Author Series: Brandy Colbert (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Saturday
11:00 Genealogy Garage: Pre-WWI Military Records at NARA (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Catch up with us on various sites...

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

    Arroyo Seco Social Media:    
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl
Twitter: twitter.com/arroyoseco5

Highland Park History….

 

This article from 2/26/1986 discusses the early days of Franklin High School and includes (a very blurry) picture of the old building.   Learn that in 1922 the Drill team and the Band both placed first in the all city contest among other facts.

Bi-weekly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This time the question was what California bird is among the largest flying birds in the world? The answer is the California Condor.  Adults weigh approximately 19.8 lbs (9 kg) and have a wingspan up to 9.1 ft (2.75 m).  This is a bird I remember seeing in the wild as a child on my grandparents farm in Fillmore.  

Then and now the bird is endangered.  Find out all about it in the article about it in Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America. This series is available in ebook from with your library card.  Access it under B on LAPL’s Research & Homework page 

Shrinky-Dinks

 

Have some fun with shrink-dinks! Create a lovely design, shrink it, and then use it as a zipper pull, a magnet, a pendant, or whatever your heart desires. Join us on Wednesday November 17 at 4:00 and set your creative juices flowing.

Everyone is welcome so bring the whole family.

Programming Coming up This Week

Check out some of the exciting programming on offer from the library this week.  Visit the online calendar for the complete selection…

Sunday
3:00 Scrabble at the Library (in person program)

Monday
3:30 Basic Chinese Class (email phe@lapl.org for link)
6:00 La actividad política de las mujeres salvadoreñas del siglo XX (LAPL Facebook/YouTube)

Tuesday
11:30 Yoga for Well Being with Shaina (email jjones@lapl.org for link)
6:00 Expressions LA Virtual Poetry Readings and Open Mic (email eaaronson@lapl.org)

Wednesday
9:30 Storytime & Crafts with Shokoufeh (email smoghtassed@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Container Gardening with Master Gardener - Yvonne Savio (email wbermeo@lapl.org for link)
 
Thursday
Library Closed for Veterans’ Day

Friday
11:00 Introduction to Meditation (email wvally@lapl.org for link)

Saturday
11:00 Reducing Stress This Holiday Season - Meditation With Doug Frankel (email mschatkun@lapl.org for link)

Catch up with us on various sites...

    LAPL platforms:    
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lapubliclibrary/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lapubliclibrary/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

    Arroyo Seco Social Media:    
Blog: arroyoseco5.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArroyoSecoLibrary
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arroyosecolapl
Twitter: twitter.com/arroyoseco5

Computer Aide

Do you need help with the computer, with your phone, with another technical device? Whether it is using a device that’s new to you or figuring out the idiosyncrasies of an app or piece of software our Computer Aide can help. She can even help you navigate cumbersome websites to accomplish your tasks.

Our Computer Aide is available to lend a hand Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Swing by to meet her and bring your technical problems along.

History of Highland Park

 

Explore Highland Park hillside homes with the help of this Highland Park Heritage Trust brochure from 2000.  Line maps of the different neighborhoods, brief area descriptions, and photos and house description of selected homes included. Use it for a virtual tour and then plan yourself a walk.

Bi-weekly Trivia Question…

 This time the question is what California bird is among the largest flying birds in the world?

Game Day

 

(of the non-electronic variety)

If you’re in the mood for some good old fashioned scrabble make plans to join us on Sunday, November 7 at 3:00.  We welcome all comers --- even complete novices.  

This will be friendly, though there will (of course) be one winner.  Will that be you?  See you there.

…by the way if you have a scrabble game board bring it along…