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Summer programs at the Echo Park libraries

Echo Park, Edendale, and Silver Lake Libraries:

Free puppet shows, magic shows, music, storytimes, crafts, and lots of books to read!
When you join the free 2011 Summer Reading Club, you will receive a game board. See if you can “read around the world,” 30 minutes at a time! After you read 2 hours, you get a sticker and a chance to win a prize. After you read 8 hours, you get a free book to take home. If you read 15 hours, you might win a Grand Prize!

New this year – a special game board just for kids ages 0 to 4 and their parents! Young kids and parents do fun activities together, such as reading books, going to library storytime, and making animal noises. After you finish the game board, the child gets a free book to take home and is eligible for a Grand Prize.

In the Summer Reading Club, you get to read whatever you want – for fun! And the more you read, the better you get at it.

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Echo Park Branch

  • Bilingual Baby & Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
  • Game Days: Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
  • Len Levitt & the Levity Puppets: July 13, Stories Around the World
  • LACMA Family Art Class: Thursdays at 4:00 pm
  • Teen Summer Reading Club events:
    • Start of Teen Summer Reading Club: Celebrate Canada Day. July 1 at 2:00 pm
    • AFRICA: South African Beaded Bracelets. July 8 at 2:00 pm
    • THE UNIVERSE: Build a Bubble-Powered Rocket. July 15 at 2:00 pm
    • THE AMERICAS: Mexican Cooking Round Robin. July 22 at 2:00 pm
    • WITHIN YOURSELF: Juanderful Poetry Writing Workshop, Teen Summer Reading Club. July 29 at 2:00 pm
    • EURASIA: European Food & Games. August 5 at 2:00 pmEnd of Summer Party. August 12 at 2:00 pm.

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Edendale Branch

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.

For Children
Infant & Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:00 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. Get ready to read and have fun in the library!
One World, Many Stories: June 25 at 10:00 am. Drop by the library anytime today for games and crafts from around the world and to sign up for the summer reading club: One World, Many Stories. Read great books this summer and get a free book to keep and a chance to win other prizes.

Puppet making & Storytelling: June 30 at 3:00 pm. Artist and puppeteer Leslie Gray leads a puppet-making and storytelling workshop, part of our Summer Reading Club, One World, Many Stories.

For Teens
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off: June 30 at 5:00 pm. Let’s get together with Marcella Kroll, Mistress of the Tarot, to kick off this year’s Teen Summer Reading Program.

Click here to download the full PDF of summer events at the libraries (which contains both English and Spanish).

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    Saturday: Echo Park Library Book Sale

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    Sip and nibble on some complementary coffee and donuts while you shop for inexpensive books at the Echo Park Library Book Sale tomorrow, Saturday, November 13.

    Books range from $0.15-.50, with specialty books under $5.00.

    You can also support the library by becoming a member for only $10 per year!

    Book donations are always welcome, please drop them off at the Echo Park Library Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Thursday from 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm, Friday through Sunday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

    Check it out at the GEPENC Office and Community Center on 1572 Sunset Boulevard (behind the Bank of America) from 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm.

    For more info, email jose_sigala@yahoo.com

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    November Library Events

    Both the Echo Park and Edendale Libraries have some FREE special programs for kids, teens, and even some for adults all fall. Here are the November events for both libraries:

    For Kids

    • Popcorn Pals: Enjoy a children’s movie with other kids and a bag of popcorn. Ending time is approximate. Tuesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm, Edendale Branch.
    • LACMA Family Art Class: Learn about art and artists, then create your own masterpiece! LACMA hosts this weekly art workshop for school age children. Program is bilingual in Spanish and English. Thursdays at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Library.
    • 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.
    • Bilingual Baby & Toddler Storytime at Echo Park Branch: Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
    • Infant & Toddler Storytime at Edendale: Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays, for children 1-3 and their special grown-ups.  Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
    • GAB: Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Branch.

    For Teens

    • Meditation For Teens: Stressed by school? Younger siblings getting to you? Parents bugging you? Feel like punching someone? Turn yourself into a stress-free zone through meditation This is a 4-week class. Space is limited so please sign up in advance. Every Tuesday at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Branch.
    • Teen Council: Make your voice heard at our next Teen Council Meeting. Choose materials, plan programs, and design publicity. Tasty snacks provided. Thursday, November 4 at 5:00 pm. Edendale Branch.
    • Student Smart SAT Practice Test Follow-Up: Examine your test results and learn strategies to improve your scores with a Princeton Review instructor. Thursday, November 4 at 5:00 pm, Edendale Branch.
    • Student Smart Seminar, Financial Aid: Learn the steps involved and how your financial aid award affects college admissions. Parents are encouraged to attend with their high school and middle school children. Materials will be available in Spanish and English. Thursday, November 4 at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Branch.
    • Weave Your Own Dream Catcher: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating a spiral of bright string and feathers. Friday, November 12 at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Branch.
    • College Club, Fall Session: For those who want to go to college… and those who thought they never could. High school and middle school students meet the first and third Tuesday each month. Topics include, Fall Session (Oct. 5 – Dec. 7): SATs, ACTs, college applications and essays; Winter Session (Jan. 18 – March 15, 2011): financial aid, FAFSA and scholarships; Spring Session (April 5 – June 7, 2011): study skills, acing tests, and college visits. Start at any time. Pizza served. Tuesday, November 16 at 4:00 pm, Echo Park Branch.
    • Teen Book Club: We’ll be reading The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, sequel to our previous book club selection, The Forest of Hands and Teeth. Copies of both books will be available behind the Reference Desk, snacks provided. Thursday, November 18 at 5:00 pm, Edendale Branch.

    For more information, Edendale Teens has a website! There’s a book club, film screenings, and teens get library bucks when they sign up and write book reviews (which they can use to bid on prizes at the Carnival). Click here to visit the website. Teens can sign up at the Library or by visiting the LAPL Teen Web page.

    For Adults

    • ELFS Monthly Meetings: Join the Edendale Library Friends Society and support the Edendale Branch Library. ELFS meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Click here for the website.
    • Game Day Saturday: Join us for fun and games in our community room on most Saturdays. We have many popular games; including chess, backgammon, scrabble, dominoes, and much more. This is a program for adults. Children must come with a parent or guardian. Call (213) 207-3000 for more information. Saturdays at 1:00 pm, Edendale Branch.
    • ELFS Used Book Sale: Join the Edendale Library Friends Society for their weekly used book sale. All sales support the library. Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
    • Introduction to Computers at Edendale: Friday, November 5 at 11:00 pm.
    • Introduction to the Internet at Edendale: Friday, November 12 at 11:00 pm.
    • Introduction to Email at Edendale: Friday, November 19 at 11:00 pm.
    • Online Job Searching & Resume Review at Echo Park: If you are a seasoned employee searching or a recent graduate looking for a job, this class will assist you in job searching, creating, and updating your resume. This class is by appointment. For information please call 213-250-7808.
    • Computer Classes to Go at Echo Park: Join us for Computer Comfort, Computer Classes for Improving your English, and Introduction to Beginning Web Design. Individual and group classes by appointment only. For information call Nadine Flores at 213-250-7808.

    Edendale Library is located at 2011 West Sunset Blvd. Click here to visit the LAPL website.

    Echo Park Library is located at 1410 West Temple Street. Click here to visit the LAPL website.

    Teen

    * Nov 02 – College Club: Fall Session
    4:00 PM
    College Club: Fall Session
    For those who want to go to college . . . and those who thought they never could. High school and middle school students meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. Topics include, Fall Session (Oct. 5 – Dec. 7): SATs, ACTs, college applications and essays; Winter Session (Jan. 18 – March 15, 2011): financial aid, FAFSA and scholarships; Spring Session (April 5 – June 7, 2011): study skills, acing tests, and college visits. Start at any time. Pizza served.

    * Nov 04 – Student Smart Seminar: Financial Aid
    4:00 PM
    Student Smart Seminar: Financial Aid
    Confused about how to apply for financial aid? Come learn the steps involved and how your financial aid award affects college admissions. Parents are encouraged to attend with their high school and middle school children. Materials will be available in Spanish and English.

    * Nov 09 – Meditation For Teens
    4:00 PM
    Meditation For Teens
    Stressed by school? Younger siblings getting to you? Parents bugging you? Feel like punching someone? Turn yourself into a stress-free zone through meditation This is a 4-week class. Space is limited so please sign up in advance.

    * Nov 10 – Weave Your Own Dream Catcher
    4:00 PM
    Weave Your Own Dream Catcher
    The original web dream catcher of the Ojibwa was hung above the cradleboard to give an infant beautiful dreams and trap the nightmares. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by creating a spiral of bright string and feathers.

    * Nov 16 – College Club: Fall Session
    4:00 PM
    College Club: Fall Session
    For those who want to go to college . . . and those who thought they never could. High school and middle school students meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. Topics include, Fall Session (Oct. 5 – Dec. 7): SATs, ACTs, college applications and essays; Winter Session (Jan. 18 – March 15, 2011): financial aid, FAFSA and scholarships; Spring Session (April 5 – June 7, 2011): study skills, acing tests, and college visits. Start at any time. Pizza served.

    * Nov 16 – Meditation For Teens
    4:00 PM
    Meditation For Teens
    Stressed by school? Younger siblings getting to you? Parents bugging you? Feel like punching someone? Turn yourself into a stress-free zone through meditation This is a 4-week class. Space is limited so please sign up in advance.

    * Nov 23 – Meditation For Teens
    4:00 PM
    Meditation For Teens
    Stressed by school? Younger siblings getting to you? Parents bugging you? Feel like punching someone? Turn yourself into a stress-free zone through meditation This is a 4-week class. Space is limited so please sign up in advance.

    * Nov 30 – Meditation For Teens
    4:00 PM
    Meditation For Teens
    Stressed by school? Younger siblings getting to you? Parents bugging you? Feel like punching someone? Turn yourself into a stress-free zone through meditation This is a 4-week class. Space is limited so please sign up in advance.

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    August Library Programs and Fun

    Both the Echo Park and Edendale Libraries have some FREE special programs for kids, teens, and even some for adults all summer long. Here are the August events for both libraries:

    For Kids

    • Knight Time Reading at Echo Park Branch: Every Wednesday from 3 – 4:00 pm. Stories of dragons and other magical creatures. Create a fire-breathing dragon to take home.
    • Knight Time Reading at Edendale: Stories, jokes, crafts and snacks. Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 pm.
    • Summer Film Fest at Edendale: Mostly family-friendly films, plus popcorn! Tuesdays from 5-7:00 pm.
    • LA Kings Hockey Mascot Storytime: Thursday, August 12 at 2:30 pm at the Edendale Library.
    • Medieval Faire: Juggler/jester/magician Jeff Fredricksen at the Edendale Branch on Thursday, August 26 at 2:30 pm.

    Other great activities:

    • Family Playtime at Echo Park Branch: Mondays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Bilingual Baby & Toddler Storytime at Echo Park Branch: Tuesdays from noon – 1:00 pm
    • Making Books Fun at Edendale: Bilingual. Every Tuesday at 2:30 pm
    • Book Buddies at Echo Park Branch: Thursdays from 3 – 5:00 pm
    • Infant & Toddler Storytime at Edendale: Nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays, for children 1-3 and their special grown-ups.  Wednesdays from 10-10:45 am.

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    July Library Programs and Fun

    Now that it’s really feeling like summer out there, give your AC a break and cool down at the library for a change! Both the Echo Park and Edendale Libraries have some FREE special programs for kids, teens, and even some for adults all summer long. It might be nearing the end of the month, but there are a ton of things going on, so here are the remaining events for the month of July:

    For Kids

    • Knight Time Reading: Every Wednesday at the Echo Park Branch from 3 – 4:00 pm. Stories of dragons and other magical creatures. Create a fire-breathing dragon to take home.
    • LA Kings Hockey Mascot Storytime: Wednesday, July 28 at the Echo Park Library from 3 – 4:00 pm.
    • The Reptile Family: Animals to see and touch at the Edendale Library on Thursday, July 29 at 2:30 pm.

    Other great activities:

    • Family Playtime at Echo Park Branch: Mondays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    • Infant & Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at Edendale from 10-10:45 am
    • Bilingual Baby & Toddler Storytime at Echo Park Branch: Tuesdays from noon – 1:00 pm
    • Making Books Fun at Edendale: Every Tuesday at 2:30 pm
    • Stories & Crafts: Thursdays at Edendale from 2:30-3:30 pm
    • Book Buddies at Echo Park Branch: Thursdays from 3 – 5:00 pm

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    Echo Park Library summer book sale

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    Echo Park Library Community Group (EPLCOG) is having its Summer Library Book Sale!

    Saturday July 31, 2010 from 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

    Complimentary Coffee & Donuts

    Average book costs are .25 -.50 cents

    Specialty books under $5.00

    Located in the Echo Park Library Community Room, 1410 West Temple Street

    Donations welcome, drop off at the Echo Park Library

    For more info contact Lisa Palombi (213) 250-7808 or Lisa Baca (323) 660-7234, bacasigala@earthlink.net

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    Los Angeles Libraries to close on Mondays

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    This coming Monday, July 19, will be the first Monday all 72 Los Angeles libraries will be closed as the result of city budget cuts and the reduction of library staff. Library branches, such as the Edendale and Echo Park Libraries, are now closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Holidays.

    Branch hours and web-based resources are available 24 hours a day at www.lapl.org

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    There will be a demonstration and program to protest the closing of the libraries on Monday and those reduced hours listed above. “Unslam the Doors: Keep the Library Open” takes place on Monday, July 19 at 9:30 am at the entrance of the Central Library (630 W. 5th Street).

    We have some information from the event organizers:

    Please come out and show your support for Los Angeles Public Library. On July 1, the Mayor and City Council laid off 160 library workers, forcing service hours to be cut an additional day. This Monday, July 19th marks the first day the library will be closed on Mondays in LA history. If we don’t take a stand now, there are likely more layoffs and more cuts to come.

    For more information, go to savethelibrary.org

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    Get your Summer Books at the EPLCG Book Sale

    Shop for your summer reading books! The Echo Park Library Community Group is having a book sale on Saturday, April 10 from 12 noon – 4:00 pm.

    Enjoy some complimentary coffee and donuts while shopping for your 25 -50 cent books! Specialty books are priced under $5.00. You can also support the EPLCG by becoming a member for just $10 a year.

    Echo Park Library in the Community Room
    Saturday, April 10
    12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
    1410 West Temple Street

    General hours are:
    Mondays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Tuesdays: 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
    Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Thursdays: 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
    Fridays: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
    Saturdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Sundays: Closed

    For more information, contact Lisa Baca at bacasigala@earthlink.net or Lisa Palombi at (213) 250-7808

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