East Los Angeles Library

Join us for our next Adult Book Club on August 7 for a discussion of Patricia Highsmith's portrayal of an alluring sociopath, "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk, so pick up your copy soon! The club will take place in the Chicano Resource Center. Light refreshments provided courtesy of Los Amigos of the East Los Angeles Library.

After the discussion, we will screen the 1998 film adaptation of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY in our Community Meeting Room at 5:15 pm. This movie is Rated R: Restricted, and the program is for adults. This program is provided by the generous support of Los Amigos of East Los Angeles Library.

📅 Classics Book Club – Wed, Aug 7, 4 pm / Film Club Screening, 5:15 pm
☑️ More Info: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11211325 and visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11211334

A reminder that we are providing shuttle service to & from our "One Book, One County" Author Talk Celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27.

Reserve your spot today: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11223520

Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. After reserving your spot, you will receive an e-mail with additional details to prepare for your upcoming trip. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive before the shuttle's departure time

Rainbow Parenting & Family Program: Be Proud of Someone You Love

Join us to decorate a fun picture frame and choose a photo of someone you love & are proud of to put into the frame! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Rainbow Parenting & Family Programs strive to build community and create a safe space for LGBTQ+ families in the library. Meet other local families, share experiences, inspire & encourage each other!

Attendance is limited & advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 &their caregivers.

📅 Tue, July 30, 2:30 pm
☑️ Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11020557

Join us for a live tour of Roundhouse Aquarium and explore the human connection to the natural world while learning about the diverse ecosystems of watersheds and how they how they are connected to the ocean.
Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation. For teens ages 12-18.

💻 Thu, July 25, 4 pm - on Zoom
📌 RSVP: https://ow.ly/NqHU50SzUIB

In response to an increase in fentanyl & other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of LA Department of Public Health & California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan). Customers will need to complete a brief training on how to administer Naloxone, which will be available, while supplies last on site (1 per person).

📅 Naloxone Clinic, Wed, July 24, 12 to 4 pm
☑️ More info:

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Join us for our regular Storytimes this week! Attendance is limited & advance registration is required. Please register every individual - parent/caregiver & kids

1) Smarty Pants Storytime, for ages 2 - 5 - Wed, July 24, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11112837

2) Baby Storytime,for babies up to 18 months - Thur, July 25, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11018672

with Elizabeth Acevedo
Learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting conversation & Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X. For teens & adults

💻 Tue, July 23, 11 am - on Zoom
📌 RSVP: https://ow.ly/mhIo50SzUrW

Your East Los Angeles Library is providing *free* shuttle service to & from our "One Book, One County Author Talk Celebration" at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles on July 27. Reserve your spot today below!

Thanks to the generous support of LA County's Board of Supervisors, shuttle service to and from the One Book, One County Author Talk Celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles will be available at the East LA Library on Saturday, July 27. Join us for activities, resources, giveaways, a music performance from Banda Las Angelinas, and an author talk with María Amparo Escandón, author of "L.A. Weather". Take advantage of this free service by reserving your spot today! Reserving a spot on the shuttle will also register you for the event.

Space is available on a first come, first serve basis. After reserving your spot, you will receive an e-mail with additional details to prepare for your upcoming trip. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive before the shuttle's departure time.

📅 Sat, July 27, 4 pm - 8:15 pm
☑️ Register here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11223520

Hey Teens - drop by the Library for a summer afternoon of gaming with your friends! We have a Nintendo Switch & new games including NBA 2K24 & FC 24 and Switch classics like MarioKart 8 & Super Smash Bros Ultimate, AND a selection of classic board games too! And while you're here, sign up for our Summer Discovery Program & check out a teen read! For ages 12 - 18

📅 Teen Gaming Afternoon - Mon, July 22, 4 - 5:30 pm
☑️ More info: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11047422

Parents are invited to join us to learn about raising confident competent children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents & caregivers of children, 3-12. Attendance is limited & advance registration is required.

Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar
📅 Sat, July 20, 2 - 3:30 pm
☑️ Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/10884133

Cómo comenzar su negocio pequeño
El Dept. de Oportunidades Económicas le ofrecerá información útil sobre el proceso de empezar un negocio en el condado de Los Ángeles, incluyendo pasos para abrir su negocio, permisos, licencias comúnmente requeridos y recursos gratuitos.

💻 Jueves, julio18, 3 pm (programa virtual, en español)
📌 Registrarse:

Cómo comenzar su negocio pequeño El Dept. de Oportunidades Económicas le ofrecerá información útil sobre el proceso de empezar un negocio en el condado de Los Ángeles, incluyendo pasos para abrir su negocio, permisos, licencias comúnmente requeridos y recursos gratuitos.

In response to an increase in fentanyl & other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of LA Department of Public Health & California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan). Customers will need to complete a brief training on how to administer Naloxone, which will be available, while supplies last on site (1 per person).

📅 Naloxone Clinic, Wed, July 17, 12 to 4 pm
☑️ More info:

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Join us for our regular Storytimes this week! Attendance is limited & advance registration is required. Please register every individual - parent/caregiver & kids

1) Smarty Pants Storytime, for ages 2 - 5 - Wed, July 17, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11112806

2) Baby Storytime,for babies up to 18 months - Thur, July 18, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11018079

Anyone can learn to draw! Art instructor Claudia Hindu shows the basic concepts that will help you draw what you see and all you can imagine in this recording of our recent Drawing for Beginners virtual program. ✏️🎨🖍️

Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JARyoN8Tb4s

Attention Teens, we've got a great program on Thursday at 4 pm! Terrariums are a great way to add a little greenery to your desk. Join us as we make some colorful succulent sand terrariums. Learn about the history of terrariums & their growth in popularity over the years. For ages 12 – 18. Register below to save your spot as supplies are limited!

📅 Succulent Sand Terrariums for Teens – Thur, July 18, 4 pm
☑️ Register here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11048976

The Department of Economic Opportunity provides entrepreneurs with helpful information on the start-up process in Los Angeles County, including the steps to open your business, commonly required permits, licenses, and other free resources. Join us for our next virtual program!

💻 Tue, July 16, 3 pm - on Zoom
📌 Register below: https://ow.ly/euRi50SzUcF

What better way to enjoy summer than streaming great music for free on Freegal Music using your LA County Library card? Anywhere you go, you can take the 🎶 music🎶 with you.

🎧🎵 Check it out: https://lacountylibrary.freegalmusic.com/playlist/397417

Trying to cool down and escape the ? A reminder that your East Los Angeles Library is a designated Cooling Center. Drop by the library - relax, take a break and sign up for our Summer Discovery Program while you're here! :-)

For more info about designated Library Cooling Centers, visit: LACountyLibrary.org/coolingcenters

For more info about our Summer program, visit: LACountyLibrary.org/summer-discovery

A reminder that our free Summer "Lunch at the Library" continues at your East Los Angeles Library! 🍓

Meals are available for FREE for kids & teens 18 and under on a first come, first served basis weekdays until August 9 between 12 – 1 pm, Mon – Fri.

There are no restrictions on family income to receive a free lunch. Menus vary daily. We hope to see you this summer! 🍎 🥦 For a list of other participating libraries visit: LACountyLibrary.org/free-summer-lunch 🍊

In response to an increase in fentanyl & other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of LA Department of Public Health & California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan). Customers will need to complete a brief training on how to administer Naloxone, which will be available, while supplies last on site (1 per person).

📅 Naloxone Clinic, Wed, July 10, 12 to 4 pm
☑️ More info:

Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).

Hey Teens, are you interested in getting involved at the Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) & help shape the future of teen activities & the teen space here at your East Los Angeles Library. Participants can earn community service hours for attending meetings. New members are welcome! For ages 12 - 18.

📅 Our next meeting is this Wednesday, July 10 at 4 pm!
🔗 Program listing:

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Get involved at the Library! Join our TAB and help shape the future of teen activities & the teen space. Participants can earn community service hours for attending meetings. New participants are always welcome - bring a friend! For ages 12 - 18.

Both of our regular Storytimes return this week! Attendance is limited & advance registration is required. Please register every individual - parent/caregiver & kids

1) Smarty Pants Storytime, for ages 2 - 5 - Wed, July 10, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11051306

2) Baby Storytime,for babies up to 18 months - Thur, July 11, 10:30am
Register: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11018229

Your resume is the key to unlocking job interviews. Join career coach Stephanie Nuesi as she reveals how to supercharge this vital document so you can land your dream job.

The recording is now available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j816uFzj9Q

Please join us for our monthly Coloring for Adults program on Tuesday! Did you know that coloring can be an effective way to relieve stress? Relax & enjoy an afternoon of coloring accompanied by a background of classical music. Supplies provided courtesy of Los Amigos of East Los Angeles Library.

📅 Coloring for Adults - Tue, July 9, 2:30 - 4 pm
☑️ Listing: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11046887

Discover alternatives to a 4-year degree with Karin Klein, award-winning LA Times journalist and author of Rethinking College. She’ll introduce you to a broad range of exciting and well-paid career paths — no degree required.

💻 Tue, July 9, 11 am - on Zoom
📌 Register below: https://ow.ly/Pu2L50SquOy

A reminder that your East Los Angeles Library and all LA County libraries are closed today in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen with our regular hours tomorrow & all weekend! :-)

We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music & more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Teens – explore your creativity & individuality with this artistic workshop. Learn about the power of positivity and create an art piece that will remind you of your new life skill! For teens ages 12 – 18.

📅 Express Yourself for Teens – Wed, July 8, 4 pm
☑️ Event listing: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11047592

Your East Los Angeles Library and all LA County libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more!

Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

This month's special Adult Book Club is tomorrow! Join us for a community reading program – one book for all of LA County featuring a discussion of "L.A. Weather" by María Amparo Escandón. Unlimited eBook & audiobook copies are available on the Libby app - you can check it out online right now! Light refreshments provided by Los Amigos of the East LA Library.

📅 One Book, One County Book Club – Wed, July 3, 4 pm
☑️ visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/11105787

Finding it hard to network? Join career coach Liz Mohler for this master class that will transform you from awkward to awesome. Learn the art of connecting with people, select events that work for you, and find out other great networking tips.

💻 Tue, July 2, 11 am - on Zoom
📌 Register below: : https://ow.ly/gCXK50Squzx