Alondra Library

We're excited to announce that #LACountyLibrary is a finalist for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Medal for Museum and Library Service - the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries! IMLS is highlighting finalists and we're featured today! Help us celebrate by telling the world why you love your library and #LACountyLibrary on their Facebook page! (https://www.facebook.com/USIMLS/posts/1544927618985683) #IMLSmedals

By proclamation of the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, all LA County Library locations will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 5 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush. All materials due December 5 will now be due December 12. No overdue fines will be assessed for December 5. Libraries will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 6.

All libraries will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Our digital library with eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, streaming movies and more is always open! http://lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

We'll be closed Monday, September 3 for Labor Day...stop by this week for your books and DVDs. We're always open online with free eBooks, movies, music & more! lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

Artists from Kindergarten to High School are invited to enter LA County Library's Bookmark Design Contest! Your bookmark might be placed in the library! Pick up an entry form at the library, or download one here: https://lacountylibrary.org/bookmark-contest/

Reminder: All libraries will be closed for Staff Training on Thursday, August 16. eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines are available online: http://lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

All libraries will be closed for Staff Training on Thursday, August 16. eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines are available online: http://lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

Reminder: Alondra Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. We're always open online for free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and music!

Where do film makers get such great ideas for their movies? From books, of course! These books are being made into feature films or TV series! Read the book before you see the movie: http://lacountylibrary.org/read/adult/basedonbook2018Q2.php

Have you tried our new free service: Kanopy Streaming? Kanopy has over 30,000 films from independent filmmakers, documentaries, Great Courses, art films, and more. It covers a wide-range of subjects and has films in many languages. To get started, create an account on Kanopy with your email and library card number. Kanopy has apps for iOS, Android and works with Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Play up to 10 films per month; titles automatically expire after 3 days (72 hour). Get ready to watch thought-provoking cinema - all free with your library card! https://lacounty.kanopystreaming.com/

Bring your toddlers for stories, songs, and fingerplays. They'll be introduced to early literacy in a fun environment and will be able to socialize with new friends. And we'll finish the morning with an art activity! Fridays at 11:15 am http://www.colapublib.org/calendar/index.php?eID=124572