History of Highland Park….

 

Today we have an 8-page article from Overland Monthly and Outwest Magazine that focuses, in some detail, on Charles Lummis.  The article is from the July 1928 edition of the magazine and includes some photographs.  Take a look at it here.  

Arroyo Book Club’s March Pick

 

The Arroyo Book Club will be participating in the NEA Big Read program again this year and so…. Our March book will be Can't we talk about something more PLEASANT? By Roz Chast. This well reviewed, graphic format, memoir tells the story of Chast’s parents’ final years through cartoons, family photos, found documents, and narrative prose.

A copy of the book will be yours to keep while supplies last. Pick one up from the usual spot. If you’re a fan of ebooks, find the ebook version of the title on libby here.

Find the NEA’s page for this book here. The page includes the discussion questions we will be using as well as additional information about the work.

We will meet to discuss the book on Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m. 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. 

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

Monday
4:00 Get Ready for Kindergarten: Body and Brain

Tuesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

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
1:00 English Conversation Class With Sidney and Natalie (email literacy@lapl.org for link)

Saturday
2:00 Read With a STAR: Toni

Sunday
3:00 Game Day: Scrabble

Catch up with us on various sites...

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YouTube: www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary

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Plant Day

Central Library is hosting a fun & informative Plant Day. This will be a family-friendly event celebrating all things plants. There will be workshops, keynote speakers, and gardening tips. Experience the joy of connecting with nature! 

Events range from a plant themed storytime through potting clinics to fruit tree pruning and beyond. Find the complete schedule of events here

Free and open to all.

Saturday, March 2, 2023

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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, March 3 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…

Monthly Trivia Question (Answer)….

 

This month we asked what, in a nutshell, is infrared astronomy? To quote from our source, Infrared astronomy is 

“The field of astronomical observations specializing in detecting photons from the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared astronomy plays an important role particularly in the study of cooler astrophysical objects, ranging from asteroids and comets to exoplanets and developing stars. These objects emit brightly in the infrared, although they may be veiled by clouds of dust that conceal their presence at shorter, optical wavelengths. Infrared astronomy thus affords researchers an opportunity to study phenomena that would go unseen if relying on just visible light”

The question, and answer, were found in AccessScience. This is the online version of the standard encyclopedia with updated science and technology news, biographies, learning resources, study guides, and links to related web sites. The particular article referenced was: 

Bhattacharya, Bidushi. “Infrared astronomy.” AccessScience, McGraw Hill, Feb. 2019.

Find AccessScience on the library’s Research & Homework page under “A” and access it with your library card.

Hella

 

In Hella by David Gerrold you will find inventive Science Fiction world building, both the building of a literal alien world where our story takes place and the building of the social world of our colonists a world that is obviously answering to some of the social justice issues present in our own world today.

The story takes place on the planet of Hella.  This planet has a slightly lower gravity then Earth, meaning its plant and animal life is enormous --- think dinosaur world. It also has an extreme tilt so the colonists must migrate between summer and winter sites.  The colonists are getting by when a ship, with a meddling AI, from an Earth that has pretty much collapsed, arrives while simultaneously local politics turns ugly.  

The book is a fascinating read for its world building.  Hella and its plant and animal life are very interesting and keep you engaged. The social world building falls a little flat for me but you do have to give the author credit for trying and it gives you the chance to muse over what changes you would make in setting up a similar scenario.  All in all I recommend the book to anyone interested in a good SF adventure.

Programming Coming up This Week

Please note that the library will be closed in celebration of Presidents’ Day on Monday 2/19.

Find the in person programs at our branch as well as a selection of the exciting, virtual programs offered by branches across the city during the remainder of the week below (programs in person at our branch unless otherwise noted). Visit our online calendar for our complete program selection….

Monday
Closed for Presidents’ Day

Tuesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
3:00 Read With a STAR: Jeffrey
6:00-7:45 Telescope Night With the Sidewalk Astronomers (weather permitting)

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
2:00 Read With a STAR: Toni
3:00 Arroyo Book Club Meets (in person OR via Zoom / ayosco@lapl.org for link)

Catch up with us on various sites...

LAPL platforms:
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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

History of Highland Park

 

Today we look at a library specific document. Specifically, the specifications for competitive bidding for the remodeling of the charging desk at Arroyo Seco Branch Library.  Read it over for an organizational picture of the library’s circulation desk. 

Pictured is an image of the original library’s circulation desk. Find it in the Library’s photo collection as image #00038649.

The Spirit Thief

 

If you’re in the mood for some escapist fantasy check out The Spirit Thief by Rachel Aaron. This book, the first in a series, introduces us to Eli Monpress. Eli is a thief, and a wizard, and has the dream of having the highest ever bounty on his head. He travels with a swordsman and a girl with demonic powers. To increase his bounty he plots to steal a king but things go, as things will, awry.

I recommend the story for those who like a bit of wizarding fantasy and enjoy a good world building series.

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

Monday
12:00 Triage Health: Being Prepared (Register)
4:00 Zany Zoe’s Magical Discoveries

Tuesday
3:00 Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

Wednesday
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)
11:00 Genealogy Garage: California Reparations (LAPL YouTube)

Saturday
10:30 Frozen Science Fun Inspired by "The Father of Ice Cream"
2:00 Read With a STAR: Toni

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

Monthly Trivia Question…

 This month let’s ask what, in a nutshell, is infrared astronomy?

Telescope Night

 

The ever-popular Telescope Night returns (weather permitting) to the Arroyo Seco Library on Tuesday, February 20.  We will begin at 6:00 and wrap things up shortly before the library closes at 8:00.  Mark your calendar and plan to drop by.  Do note that the event is weather dependent, so if there are clouds on the day give us a call after 3:00 for word on the status of the program.

For those who don’t know what Telescope Night is…  During Telescope Night a group of local astronomers, the Sidewalk Astronomers, sets up telescopes outside the library and points them at objects of interest in the night sky.  Everyone is invited to take as many turns as they’d like looking through the telescopes.  The Sidewalk Astronomers are very knowledgeable and will answer your questions & chat about how they made the telescopes.  Bring your questions with you.

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

Monday
12:00 Triage Health: Getting Organized (Register)
4:00 Lunar New Year Dragon Craft Time

Tuesday
2:00 First Home Purchase Assistance (email business@lapl.org for Zoom link)
3:00 Read With a STAR: Jeffrey

Wednesday
10:30 Baby & Toddler Storytime
12:00 SBA Resources for Black-Owned Small Businesses (LAPL YouTube)
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
2:00 Read With a STAR: Toni
2:00 Movie Screening: "Harriet"

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

Movie Screening: Harriet

 

Join us for a screening of the film Harriet on Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. 

Harriet is the incredible true story of one of America's greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. From her escape from slavery to the dangerous missions she led, setting free hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad.  

The movie was directed by Kasi Lemmons and features the acting work of Jennifer Nettles, Joe Alwyn, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, Tim Guinee, Clarke Peters, and Leslie Odom, Jr.

History of Highland Park

 

Check out this article by Luella Rice from an undated issue of the Highland Park News Herald that details the life and work of Dr. Finis E. Yoakum, founder of Pisgah Home and Tabernacle. The author tells a fairly dramatic and over the top tale. Take a look.

Pictured (found here) is Yoakum’s Highland Park home.