Thursday, September 28, 2023

Highland Park History…

 


This article called Where are Old Names? by Oran W. Asa explores the history of names (of places) in our neck of the woods.  Read it to find out some interesting facts about various place names you may (or may not) have heard off.  

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Monday, September 25, 2023

October Arroyo Book Club Pick….

 


October is a non-fiction month for the Arroyo Book Club and the book we will be reading is The World Without Us by Alan Weisman. This book is a thought experiment that begins with the premise that all humanity has disappeared. To quote from a review in Library Journal:

The book's strength lies in its audacious willingness to confront uncomfortable questions while offering glimpses of answers in areas of recent wars, diseases, and ecological disasters. This is neither a warning to human beings to change their errant ways, nor a wishful paean to returning to the Garden of Eden; instead it is a sober, analytical elucidation of the effects of human dominance on this planet, intriguing if not especially comforting.

There will be copies of the book available at the library in the usual location (just ask staff if you don’t know where that is).

We will meet to discuss the book on October 28 at 3:00. If you can’t join us in person but would like to follow along remotely please send an email to ayosco@lapl.org so we can add you to the link list. 


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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Programming Coming up This Week

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 (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
3:00 Read With a STAR: Emily
4:00 Building Bricks Challenge

Tuesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
12:00 Comprar una casa (LAPL YouTube)

Wednesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
4:00 Feel the Spirit of the Drum With Roberto "Konga Kid" Gutierrez
6:00 Círculo de Lectores

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

Friday
9:00-12:00 LA Los Libros Festival virtual programs. Find schedule & register links at https://www.lapl.org/libros-fest

Saturday
10:30-12:00 The Sun Up Close With the Sidewalk Astronomers
11:30 Read With a STAR: Toni
12:30 Cybernauts: Computer Class Series

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Los Angeles Los Libros Festival

 


The annual Los Angeles Los Libros Festival is nigh.  Los Libros celebrates bilingualism with storytelling, performances, workshops, and award-winning authors. This year’s festival includes a virtual slate of programs on Friday, September 29 and an exciting in-person experience at Central Library on Saturday, September 30. Visit https://www.lapl.org/libros-fest for every exciting detail.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 


This month’s question asked you to name at least one Native Californian people.  Possible answers include: Cahuilla, Chumash, Klamath, Maidu, Mono, Pomo, Shasta, and Yurok. The map shows more. Check out the article from more information about Native Californian peoples:

Pritzker, B. M. (2023). California and Great Basin Cultures. The American Mosaic: The American Indian Experience.

The article was found in the database  The American Indian Experience. This database can be found on the library’s Research & Homework page under “A” and accessed with your library card.


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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

View the Sun Up Close

(through a solar telescope)


Take an up close and personal look at the sun safely with the help of the Sidewalk Astronomers.

The Sidewalk Astronomers will set up telescopes with hydrogen-alpha blocking filters, which will allow safe viewing of sunspots and solar prominences, on the sidewalk in front of the library. Come by and take a look:

Saturday, September 30 from 10:30 to 12:00

Then make plans to join us for our Annular Solar Eclipse viewing party on October 14. 

Everyone is welcome


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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Programming Coming up This Week

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 (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
12:00 Homeowners Know Your Rights (Streaming: LAPL YouTube)
3:00 STAR Reader: Emily

Tuesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime

Wednesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine

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

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

Saturday
11:30 Read With a STAR: Toni
3:00 Arroyo Book Club (In person & Zoom: email ayosco@lapl.org for link)

Sunday
3:00 French Conversation Club

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Highland Park History…

 


This article published in the Highland Park Journal on 3/3/1984 takes a good, solid look at the Judson Stained Glass studios.  The studios were founded in 1895 on Ave. 66 (and can still be found there today).  Read the article for a fascinating look at the Studios’ history and check out their website (http://judsonstudios.com/) for some lovely images of their work.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Daisy Cooper’s Rules for Living

 


Daisy Cooper’s Rules for Living by Tamsin Keily is another take on the “now that I’m dead let me learn what life really is” trope.  These books can sometimes be quite imaginative as the author builds a speculative post-life universe but this particular take is weighed down by a main character that is radically self-centered.  It’s particularly odd because the author goes to great lengths to say that Daisy is selfless while consistently showing us the opposite in plot and character interaction.

The book is easy to read and does keep the reader entertained. Pick it up if you’ve an hour to kill and like exploring the “life after…” genre.


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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Programming Coming up This Week

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 (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
3:00 STAR Reader: Emily

Tuesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
6:00 Poetry Open Mic (email wwood@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine
6:00 Círculo de Lectores

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

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

Saturday
11:30 Read With a STAR: Toni

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Sun & Games

 


We are having a Fun Family Friendly Science program this Saturday, 9/9,  at 10:30. First hear from "Solar Ambassador" and author Cecil Castellucci, then learn all about the sun while enjoying an assortment of games and activities. This program is for the young, the young at heart, and anyone with an eye to the upcoming eclipse

Stay tuned: Make plans to join our eclipse viewing party on October 14th. We’ll have eclipse glasses to make for safe viewing (while supplies last).


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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This month’s question asks you to name at least one Native Californian people.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Programming Coming up This Week

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 (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
Library closed in celebration of Labor Day 

Tuesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
4:00 In Conversation With Joe R. Lansdale (email holywd@lapl.org for link)

Wednesday
10:30 Baby Toddler Storytime
3:00 STAR Reader: Miss Katherine

Thursday
1:00 Q.Me Free Legal Clinic (sign up: https://qme.io/)

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

Saturday
10:30 Sun & Games 
11:30 Read With a STAR: Toni

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