LA Made: Sauerkraut & Other Fermented Foods

 

Explore the exciting world of food fermentation and learn how to safely make sauerkraut using lacto-fermentation during our fascination workshop offered on Saturday, January 14 at 3:00.  Master microbial alchemy with the primordial preservation sorceress herself. Uncommon culinary techniques enable you to add a flourish to your food’s flavors, improve nutrient content, and reduce your household food waste.  

The workshop will be conducted by Brie Wakeland.  In 2017 Ms. Wakeland studied under Sandor Katz during his yearly Fermentation Residency Program in Liberty, TN. She is a Certified Instructor for Slow Food Preservers LA, UCCE Master Gardeners, and is also a certified yoga instructor, and traditional sign painter.  She works during the school year teaching yoga, food preservation, gardening and culinary arts lessons to children and adults throughout the LA area.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on the 14th!

History of Highland Park

 

Today’s article is “Local author is surprised by the success of her new book” and is about Kathryn Hulme and her book The Nun’s Story. Hulme lived on Wildwood Drive. The lengthy article includes much biographical detail about an interesting person. Check it out.

Programming Coming up This Week

The Library will be closed Sunday & Monday in celebration of the Christmas holiday.

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city this week below. Visit our online calendar https://lapl.org/whats-on/calendar for our complete program selection….

Sunday & Monday
Closed in celebration of the Christmas Holiday

Tuesday
10:00 Storytime Online: Winter Days (LAPL YouTube)
6:00 Sharing True Stories (email wwood@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
10:00 Storytime Online: Winter Days (LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader  (In Person)
6:00 Círculo de Lectores (In Person)

Thursday
10:00 Storytime Online: Winter Days (LAPL YouTube)
1:00 Q.Me Free Legal Clinic (Register)

Friday 
10:00 Storytime Online: Winter Days (LAPL YouTube)

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

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.  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.

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

This time we ask what is Adinkra? Adinkra are visual forms that first achieved prominence among the Akan linguistic group whose members are now part of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Adinkra often involve designs that integrate striking aesthetic power, evocative mathematical structures, and philosophical conceptions ranging from the ethical to the cosmological, expressed in relation to proverbs and stories. The picture included with this post is an example. 

Read more about Adinkra in the source article:

Adepoju, O. (2010). Adinkra. In The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought. : Oxford University Press. Retrieved 3 Aug. 2022, from https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780195334739.001.0001/acref-9780195334739-e-006.

The question, and answer, were found in “The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought” which can be found within Oxford Reference Online.  This database provides quick reference and scholarly articles from a broad range of subjects in over 100 titles that include key titles from the Oxford Companion series and the complete Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.  Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page and access it with your library card. You’ll find it under O.

New e-Resources

Wall Street Journal Digital 

We now have access to the Wall Street Journal digital edition. Access is similar to our setups for NY Times and Washington Post digital.  You click through our link for three days of free access, then you can go through our link again to "renew."

Hellosaurus
Hellosaurus is the latest addition to hoopla's BingePass offerings (Binge Passes allow you unlimited access to a resource for a period of time with just one of your monthly hoopla borrows.)  Hellosaurus is an award-winning interactive video platform that empowers kids to be active participants in every story.  Geared towards children aged 2-8, Hellosaurus puts kids in their favorite shows, featuring titles like The Wiggles, Love, Diana, Kidz Bop, and Lalo's Lunchbox.   Access works best when you open the hoopla app on your mobile device, check out the Hellosaurus BingePass, and are then automatically directed to open or download the Hellosaurus app.

GetSetUp 
GetSetUp is a social learning platform for individuals 50+, taught by peers who are experts in their field. The resource hosts live online classes covering digital learning, physical health, mental health, social health, and vocational health. First time users must create a free account using their email address. Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin.  This resource is funded by the State of California.

Extended coverage for LA Times and LA Sentinel digital archives
Our date range coverage for two of our ProQuest historical periodical databases has expanded--we now have access to the LA Times Historical 1881-2014 and the LA Sentinel Historical  1934-2010.  These searchable archives provide users with a digitized image of the print edition.

January’s Arroyo Book Club Pick

 

The January Arroyo Book Club pick is The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. The book provides the following description:

“The nameless narrator of the novel describes growing up in a black community in the South, attending a Negro college from which he is expelled, moving to New York and becoming the chief spokesman of the Harlem branch of "the Brotherhood", and retreating amid violence and confusion to the basement lair of the Invisible Man he imagines himself to be. The book is a passionate and witty tour de force of style, strongly influenced by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, Joyce, and Dostoevsky.”

We will have copies available for checkout on the shelf by the window where they are normally placed (if you can't find them just ask).  Unfortunately all the e-copies are currently checked out and there’s a wait list, so you’ll have to go with the paper book for this meeting. 

This mid-century classic is quite long but fortunately we have extra time.  Our January meeting will be on the 28th at 3:00. It will be a hybrid meeting so you may attend in person or via Zoom. If you elect to join us virtually be sure to email us at ayosco@lapl.org so we can add you to the link list.

Programming Coming up This Week

Here are the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city this week. Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
12:00 Monday Meditation With Don Cadora (email eden@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Children's Crafternoon: Snowy Crafts (In Person)

Tuesday
6:00 Ghost Stories at Christmastime (email eden@lapl.org for link)
6:00 LA Made: A Conversation With Author Javier Zamora/Una conversación con el escritor Javier 

Zamora (LAPL YouTube)

Wednesday
10:00 Baby Toddler Storytime (In person)
3:00 STAR Reader (In Person)

Thursday
1:00 Q.Me Free Legal Clinic (Register)

Friday 
10:00 Yoga & Meditation With Master John (email dmatthews@lapl.org for link)

Saturday
Christmas Eve—Library will close at 1:00 PM

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

History of Highland Park

 

This is an article we have shared fairly recently but we thought we’d share it again in honor of the Los Angeles Public Library’s recent 150th birthday.  It really isn’t an article but rather a booklet, it’s called “Los Angeles Public Library Branches” and provides of thorough look at the branches the library had in 1928. It is full of fascinating history and includes pictures of many of the branches. Check it out.

eResources to Explore

 

Two eResources you can take a look at are Hispanic Life in America and Black Life in America from NewsBank

The Hispanic Life in America and Black Life in America databases help users drill down on various suggested topics or perform keyword searches to find relevant news articles.  Publications covered include over 700 Spanish-language or bilingual publications and over 400 current and historical Black publications.

You’ll find both databases on the Library’s Research & Homework page listed alphabetically under H and B respectively.  You will need to have your library card # and PIN handy.

Programming Coming up This Week

Here are the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city this week. Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….
 
Sunday
2:30 Sunday Afternoon Movie: Strange Magic (In Person)
 
Monday
12:00 Monday Meditation With Don Cadora (email eden@lapl.org for link)
 
Tuesday
4:00 Magic Show With Magician Wayne Kawamoto  (In Person)
6:00 Poetry Open Mic (email wwood@lapl.org for link)
 
Wednesday
10:00 Baby Toddler Storytime (In person)
6:00 Círculo de Lectores  (In Person)
 
Thursday
1:00 Q.Me Free Legal Clinic (Register)
 
Friday
10:00 Yoga & Meditation With Master John (email dmatthews@lapl.org for link)
12:00Lunch With Lizabeth (LAPL Youtube)
 
Saturday
1:00 150th Birthday Storytime (In Person)
3:00 Arroyo Book Club  (In Person OR Zoom : email ayosco@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
 

History of Highland Park

 

Yesterday the Los Angeles Public Library turned 150 years old. Today, to celebrate, we’ll share an article published in 1947 discussing the history of the Arroyo Seco Branch. The article is called “Library Services started in Highland Park 53 years ago” Check it out for some interesting details.

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This time we ask what is Adinkra?

Little Pim (language learning for kids)

 

Content from Pimsleur's popular Little Pim language learning program for kids is now live on our Mango platform.  Designed for ages 0-5, this engaging video content is available for learning Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic, and English (ESL.)  On Mango desktop the Little Pim content can be found under the "explore" tab for the selected language, and on the Mango mobile app you can toggle to Little Pim along the bottom of the screen.

First time using Mango? Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page listed alphabetically in the M’s.

Teddy Bear Concert: Meet the String Family

 

Musicians from the Santa Cecilia Orchestra will be coming by this Saturday, December 10, at 3:00 to provide us with a free concert! This delightful concert is perfect for your young children, your toddlers, indeed it is perfect for the entire family. 

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to this fun concert that demonstrates how sounds, melodies, rhythms, and instruments can bring music to life. Kids and stuffed animals alike will enjoy discovering the strings of the orchestra.

Learn more about the Santa Cecilia Orchestra with a visit to their website.

Programming Coming up This Week

Here are the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city this week. Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
12:00 Monday Meditation With Don Cadora (email eden@lapl.org for link)
4:00 Wacky Winter Adventure Puppet Show! (In Person)

Tuesday
10:00 Introduction to Meditation (email wvally@lapl.org)
6:00 María Amparo Escandón presenta su novela El clima de Los Ángeles (LAPL YouTube)

Wednesday
10:00 Baby Toddler Storytime (In person)
1:30 Los Angeles Public Library’s 150th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration (LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader (In Person)

Thursday
1:00 Q.Me Free Legal Clinic (Register)

Friday 
10:00 Yoga & Meditation With Master John (email dmatthews@lapl.org for link)
4:00Your Author Series: Lucky Cat (LAPL Youtube)

Saturday
3:00 Teddy Bear Concert: Meet the String Family (In Person)

Sunday
2:30 Sunday Afternoon Movie: Strange Magic (In Person)

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

History of Highland Park

 

With the Los Angeles Public Library turning 150 on 12/7 we thought we’d revisit some articles touching upon the early library branches in our Highland Park area. We’ll start with this letter to the editor arguing in favor of purchasing the land upon which our branch would eventually sit.