Echo Park and Edendale Branch Library happenings for April

Be sure to take advantage of all the great services offered by our local libraries – Echo Park is lucky enough to have two! Here are some great classes and activities that are ongoing as well as for the month of April:

Echo Park Branch Library

Where is it? How to use the library and website for school projects and reports. Call 213-250-7808 for an appointment.

Art Class for Kids: Kids will learn about art from an artist from LACMA and create something new each week. For hours please call 213-250-7808.

GAB: Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Call 213-250-7808 for hours.

Computer Class: Introduction to Computers, Ten Week Series. 3:30 PM on Wednesdays and Fridays through April (started in March).

Edendale Branch Library

ELFS Used Book Sale: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. Join the Edendale Library Friends Society for their weekly used book sale. All sales support the library.

Book Club: First Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm.

For Children

Infant & Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Children 1-3 and their special grown-ups join the children’s librarian for nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books.

Legos Club: Saturday, April 21 at 10:15 am. Join other children for some creative construction. We’ll provide the Legos and Duplos, but donations are welcome to help build up our collection.

For Teens

Teen Council: Thursday, April 5 at 5:00 pm. Make your voice heard at the next Teen Council meeting. Help plan programs, design bulletin boards, and choose materials. Free snacks!

Teen Book Club: Thursday, April 19 at 5:00 pm. Visti edendaleteens.blogspot.com for more info.
Teen Cooking Club: Thursday, April 26 at 5:00 pm. Learn how to make delectible seasonal dishes, both savory & sweet.

Computer classes

Introduction to Computers: This class starts at the very beginning and provides a basic introduction to computers. Absolute beginners are welcome. April 7 at 2:00 pm.

Introduction to the Internet: This class offers an introduction to navigating the Internet and using a search engine. Students should already be able to use the mouse.April 14 at 2:00 pm

Introduction to E-mail: In this class students create a free e-mail account and learn the basics of sending and receiving e-mail messages. April 21 at 2:00 pm.
Introduction Word Processing: In this easy word processing class we cover the basics skills necessary for creating professional documents like letters and simple resumes. April 28 at 2:00 pm.