Senior Librarian: Shahla Chamanara

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

• Free Friday Films
  Join us every Friday at 2pm for a free film screening in our Community Room. Call branch for titles.


• Nov 09 - Resume Workshop
  6:30 PM
  If you're looking for a new job or re-entering the job market, this is for you. Get free expert help with your resume. Future dates include Dec. 7, Jan. 6, and Feb. 16.


• Nov 14 - Book Club
  11:00 AM
  Join us for a discussion of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.


• Nov 17 - Health Program: Hunger Trust
  6:30 PM
  Registered Dietitian Eve Lahijani will discuss a non-diet approach to eating—designed to reconnect you with your body’s natural eating cues and develop an eating plan that is enjoyable, healthy and lifelong.


• Nov 19 - Portuguese and Bossa Nova
  6:30 PM
  Dani Casselman teaches Portuguese using Bossa Nova song lyrics as a point of departure. All levels welcome.


• Nov 28 - Mystery Book Club
  11:00 AM
  Join us for a discussion of "Bleeders" by Bill Pronzini.


• Nov 30 - French Conversation Group
  6:00 PM
  Practice your French in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This month's discussion will revolve around the theme of Home Decorating.

Teen

• Nov 19 - Teen Council
  4:00 PM
  Teen Council
  Westwood Library's Teen Council members help to plan the branch's collection, programs and special projects. If you wish to volunteer for community service hours, please attend and stick around afterwards for the Teen Book Club discussion of Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers." Copies are available at the Circ Desk.

Children

•  - Library Orientations
   
  Library Orientations
  Available for teacher's classes and parents. Call the children's librarian to schedule visits at 310-474-1739.


• Nov 10 - Art Adventures
  4:00 PM
  Art Adventures
  Stories and art projects inspired by cultures around the world. This month we are visiting the Indian tribes of North America.


• Nov 17 - Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For toddlers who are 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers.


• Nov 17 - Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
  11:30 AM
  Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
  Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, stretches and a whole lot more. For babies who are 2 to 18 months old and their parents or caregivers.


• Dec 01 - Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For toddlers who are 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers.


• Dec 01 - Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
  11:30 AM
  Read To Me L.A. Baby Storytime
  Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, stretches and a whole lot more. For babies who are 2 to 18 months old and their parents or caregivers.


• Dec 08 - Art Adventures
  4:00 PM
  Art Adventures
  Stories and art projects inspired by cultures around the world.


• Dec 15 - Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  10:30 AM
  Read To Me L.A. Toddler Storytime
  Join us every other Tuesday morning for stories, songs, fingerplays and more. For toddlers who are 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers.

GAB

• GAB
  Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers. Please call 310-474-1739 for days and times.

Computer Class

• Nov 10 - E-mail
  11:00 AM
  E-mail
  Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending, checking and replying to messages. Familiarity with the keyboard and mouse and/or "Computer Comfort" classes is recommended before taking this class.


• Nov 24 - Beginning Word Processing
  11:00 AM
  Beginning Word Processing
  Basic familiarity with computers is required for this class. We will learn how to use word processing techniques to create documents.

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
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Located in the Fifth District, represented by Councilmember Paul Koretz.