Senior Librarian: Victoria Magaw

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Nov 07 - Free Cardio-Salsa Fitness Workout
  11:30 AM
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every other Saturday, join us as we work off some pounds with a fun cardio-salsa fitness workout. No reservation needed: just come as you are (tennis shoes recommended). Please check out our website: http://library.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Dec 05 - Free Cardio-Salsa Fitness Workout
  11:30 AM
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every other Saturday, join us as we work off some pounds with a fun cardio-salsa fitness workout. No reservation needed: just come as you are (tennis shoes recommended). Please check out our website: http://library.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Dec 19 - Free Cardio-Salsa Fitness Workout
  11:30 AM
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every other Saturday, join us as we work off some pounds with a fun cardio-salsa fitness workout. No reservation needed: just come as you are (tennis shoes recommended). Please check out our website: http://library.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)

Teen

• Nov 07 - Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every Saturday, join us as we try some easy yoga moves on our extra-thick yoga mats, or work off some pounds with a fun cardio-fitness workout. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out our website: yoga.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Yoga and Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Nov 10 - Rock Band 2 Videogaming + Chess & Board Games
  3:00 PM
  Rock Band 2 Videogaming + Chess & Board Games
  Join us for free 4-player Rock Band 2 Videogaming under the Big Screen, plus chess & board games every Tuesday afternoon in our meeting room. Open 3-4 pm. for the general public, but teens can get in early at 2:30 pm. if they come at 2 pm. to be part of our Teen Advisory Group (TAG), or come in early to read books or study. For more information, check out our free events website: http://library.viviti.com, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of Sylmar Library events.


• Nov 14 - Free Yoga Workout for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga Workout for Beginners
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every other Saturday, join us as we try some easy yoga moves on our extra-thick yoga mats. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome. Just come as you are -- no reservations needed. Please check out our website: http://yoga.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Yoga and Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Nov 14 - Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  11:30 AM
  Free Yoga & Fitness Workouts for Beginners
  Get in shape and let go of stress for free! Every Saturday, join us as we try some easy yoga moves on our extra-thick yoga mats, or work off some pounds with a fun cardio-fitness workout. Free beginner's workshops are geared for young adults, but all ages are welcome (no reservations needed). Please check out our website: yoga.viviti.com, or call 818-367-6102 for a schedule of all of our upcoming Saturday Yoga and Fitness workouts. (Please check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program.)


• Nov 16 - Volunteer Orientation
  3:30 PM
  Volunteer Orientation
  Find out how you can help the library and earn service credit at your school! For more information, call Sylmar Library at 818-367-6102, and check out our website: http://library.viviti.com.


• Nov 17 - Twilight Teens Reading Club
  2:00 PM
  Twilight Teens Reading Club
  In need of a Twilight fix as you count down the days until New Moon arrives in theatres? Then join us each month as we discuss all things Twilight: the books, the movies, the eternal debate of Edward vs. Jacob.


• Nov 17 - Rock Band 2 Videogaming + Chess & Board Games
  3:00 PM
  Rock Band 2 Videogaming + Chess & Board Games
  Join us for free 4-player Rock Band 2 Videogaming under the Big Screen, plus chess & board games every Tuesday afternoon in our meeting room. Open 3-4 pm. for the general public, but teens can get in early at 2:30 pm. if they come at 2 pm. to be part of our Teen Advisory Group (TAG), or come in early to read books or study. For more information, check out our free events website: http://library.viviti.com, or call us at 818-367-6102 for a complete schedule of Sylmar Library events.


• Nov 19 - Evening of Stargazing
  5:00 PM
  Evening of Stargazing
  Look through high-powered telescopes to see the Moon and planets. Join the Sidewalk Astronomers outside the library front entrance after sunset. All ages welcome; star party will be postponed if it is cloudy. For more information, call 818-367-6102. On the web: http://library.viviti.com.

Children

• Nov 09 - Family Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Family Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole family!


• Nov 09 - Read To Me LA Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read To Me LA Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts highlighting the six pre-reading skills that young readers need to succeed!


• Nov 09 - Read To Me LA presents Bubblemania
  4:00 PM
  Read To Me LA presents Bubblemania
  A fun-filled program for all ages of bubbles and the science behind them. Will you be the one put inside the GIANT BUBBLE??


• Nov 12 - Family Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Family Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole family!


• Nov 18 - Fun & Games Reading Club
  4:00 PM
  Fun & Games Reading Club
  Kids, this is a book club just for you! Join us as we play games, answer trivia and do crafts each month for a fun, new book. Even if you haven't read the book, stop by and have some fun! Upcoming books will include: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Goosebumps, Frindle, & Farewell my Lunchbag. For grades 3-5.


• Nov 19 - Read To Me LA Storytime
  6:00 PM
  Read To Me LA Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts highlighting the six pre-reading skills that young readers need to succeed!


• Nov 23 - Family Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Family Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole family!


• Nov 30 - Family Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Family Storytime
  Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Fun for the whole family!

GAB

• Nov 09 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 10 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 12 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 16 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


• Nov 17 - GAB
  3:00 PM
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

Computer Class

• Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
   
  Computer Skills for Spanish Speakers
  Beginners who speak Spanish can learn computer basics: how to use a mouse, get a free e-mail account, type a resume, use the Internet to look for jobs, get homework help and more! To schedule a free appointment, call Sylmar Library at 818-367-6102.


• Web Pages for Beginners
   
  Web Pages for Beginners
  Learn how to create your own free web page, start a blog, upload pictures, create or join an online club, and more. Call 818-367-6102 to schedule an appointment.


• Nov 09 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Nov 16 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Nov 23 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Nov 30 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Dec 07 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.


• Dec 14 - Computer Comfort
  10:30 AM
  Computer Comfort
  Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search, and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen.

Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Seventh District, represented by Councilmember Richard Alarcón.