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September Programs at our Libraries

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 September 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.

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 12:30 pm
  • Making Books Fun at Edendale: Bilingual. Every Tuesday at 2:30 pm
  • ELFS Used Book Sale at Edendale: every Wednesday at 2:00 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.
  • Life Story Writing at Edendale: A writing class on memoir writing and fiction. Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 am.

For Teens

  • Teen Council: Make your voice heard at the Teen Council meeting on Thursday, September 2 at 5:00 pm at Edendale Branch.
  • Teen Book Club: Thursday, September 16 at 5:00 pm at Edendale Branch.
  • PSAT Practice Test at Echo Park Branch: Practice for the SATs as early as 8th grade. Call or sign up at the Reference Desk to reserve your spot. Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 am.
  • PSAT Practice Test Results & Feedback at Echo Park Branch: Follow-up session for those who took the test on September 18. Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 am.
  • Fall Film Fest: Thursday, September 30 at 5:00 pm at Edendale Branch.
  • Reading Club Book Buddies: Buddy up with kids to help them practice reading. Every Thursday at 1:00 pm at the Echo Park 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

  • Introduction to Computers at Edendale: Friday, September 10 at 2:00 pm.
  • Introduction to the Internet at Edendale: Friday, September 17 at 2:00 pm.
  • Introduction to Email at Edendale: Friday, September 24 at 2:00 pm.
  • 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.

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.

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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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Library Book Sale Tomorrow (May 19th)

Wednesday, May 19th

2pm – 5pm

Community Room

Edendale Library

2011 Sunset Blvd.

Free parking in rear parking lot

Cash only

We have had over 1000 newly donated non-fiction books this week, mostly hardcover with dust jackets.These were donated by a local book dealer who has gone out of business, and is just a small part of the collection. The rest will be sold over the coming weeks. You will find these on our center tables starting at ten cents (.10). This is not a misprint. We must clear out our inventory. We have over 5,000 books in total, many rare, old, out of print, signed first editions and collectible.

We have nowhere to store all these books, so we’re just clearing them out. These are donated books, not library books. All our proceeds go to library programs and books, and in light of looming budget cuts this year we need your support more than ever.

Please call Sheila Anthony at 323-868-1243 if you have any questions.

If you’re buying in large quantity, please bring your own boxes.

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The Edendale Library Friends Society (ELFS)

Many Echo Park residents are not aware of the existence of the Edendale Library Friends Society (ELFS) which is why I decided to take a pen and a pad to their weekly meeting the other day and find out more about them. I was amazed by how much they have done over the past few years to support both the Edendale Library and the Echo Park community.

The ELFS were founded in 2004 by Joelle and Judy when the Edendale branch of the LAPL opened. Since then, they’ve put an estimated $13,000 per year into the Edendale Library in the form of books, periodicals, DVDs, equipment and supplies and special programs. A lot of the library’s resources would not exist without their efforts. They get money from memberships, the Elysian Park Neighborhood Council and their weekly used book sales.

The weekly used book sale happens at the Edendale Library every Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The ELFS also help to run classes at the library for kids and adults. They are currently planning a mixer to be held sometime in the middle of June, in the hopes of getting individuals and local business owners to join. Their goal is not to raise money for themselves but to raise money for library and awareness of the kind of resources it offers.

Go to their Facebook page to learn more about them and their upcoming events. We’ve included some photos below of their postcard/letter writing campaign to save L.A.’s libraries from reduced hours and budget cuts.

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Free SAT Practice Test This Saturday

Edendale Branch

Free full length SAT practice test administered by The Princeton Review

Saturday, April 10th
10:00am – 2:30pm

Free snacks will be provided.

Edendale Branch of the LA Public Library: 2011 W. Sunset Blvd.

Call 213 207 3000 or stop by the library to sign up. Space is limited.

Library Hours:
Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays: Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays: Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays: Closed

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Events & Classes At The Library

There are a lot of events for kids and adults coming up at the library. Did you know the library offers computer classes as well as classes for online job hunting and resume writing? There is even a web design class. Bring your kids around on March 2nd for Dr. Seuss day or to one of the library’s numerous art classes!

Adult

  • Mar 03 – Crochet & Knitting Class
    5:00 PM
    A crocheting and knitting class for all adults – beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.
  • Mar 06 – Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.
  • Mar 16 – Music and Munchies
    6:30 PM
    Step outside your busy schedule and into an evening of lovely, live music with the UCLA GLUCK STRING QUARTET. Refreshments provided.
  • Mar 20 – Life Story Writing
    10:30 AM
    Learn how to turn your memories into vivid writing for inner exploration, to share with friends and family or to prepare for publication. No writing experience necessary.
  • Mar 24 – Community Health Plans – Learn Your Options
    6:30 PM
    The State of California provides free and low-cost health plans for families who can’t afford health insurance. Representatives from these services will be here to explain the different programs and how to access them. Get your questions answered.
  • Apr 21 – Crochet & Knitting Class
    5:00 PM
    A crocheting and knitting class for all adults – beginners always welcome! For information call, 213-250-7808.

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Web Design Class at Echo Park Library

The Echo Park Branch Library (on Temple Street) is holding an Introduction to Web Design computer class on Thursday, October 8, 2009. You can, “Learn about HTML codes to create a simple web page. Computer keyboard experience is mandatory.”
Date: 10/08/09
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (please arrive 10 minutes early)
Branch:

Echo Park
1410 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 250-7808

No word on whether or not it’s free, but we’re assuming it is.

RSVP required. For more info and to RSVP, call 213-250-7808.

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