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Our next book plate is this one from 1910. Used for Harry Bennett Abdy’s books it is a black and white plate of a dilapidated archway through which a cottage is visible.
Access the book plate here: https://tessa2.lapl.org/digital/collection/bookplates/id/3719/rec/2
September is a non-fiction month for the Arroyo Book Club. The book we will read is The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis. In this book Lewis examines the lives and work of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, psychologists and researchers whose work created the field of behavioral economics among many other things. The catalog taglines the book with:
“How a Nobel Prize-winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.”
Stop by the branch to pick up a copy to read. You will find them in the usual location, just ask if you don’t know where that is.
We will meet to discuss the book on Saturday, September 28 at 3 p.m. It will be a hybrid meeting so you have the option of attending in person or via Zoom. If you’d like to join us via Zoom let us know at ayosco@lapl.org so we can get the link to you.
This month we asked how you use your arms to signal left or right turns when driving. The answer is reflected in the accompanying picture. Left turn is indicated by an arm held straight out, right turn by an arm bent 90 degrees up, and a stop by an arm bent 90 degrees down.
The question, and answer, were found in California DMV Practice Tests. This database tool provides free access to practice tests for Class C, Commercial, and Motorcycle license tests from Driving-Tests.org. Practice tests are available in English, Spanish and Russian, and the CA DMV Handbook is available to download in multiple languages.
Find California DMV Practice Tests on the library’s Research & Homework page under “C”
One of the branches most checked out fiction books last month was All Fours by Miranda July. Similar books include:
Check them out and place holds on those that interest you.
Let’s turn our attention back to the movie poster collection with this “Depiction of Gordon Bryon 'Beau' Brummel, portrayed by John Barrymore.”
Access the poster here
(for Adults)
When: Every Tuesday evening from 5p.m. to 7p.m.
What: Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our FREE services include:
Where: at the Arroyo Seco Library, come back to the Information Desk to be directed to the tutor
Bonus: All this assistance is offered in both English and Spanish
This month let’s make you dig into your driving knowledge and say how you use your arms to signal left or right turns when driving?
This week we peek into the Travel Poster collection turning up this goody. This undated poster is an Air France promotional poster depicting a plane traveling through clouds.
Access the poster here