Echo Park Branch

Join us this Friday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. to learn more about tax preparation help during the pandemic. Learn how to file your taxes, where to go for assistance and how to avoid overpaying for tax preparation. Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube @lapubliclibrary. #lapl #taxhelp #vitaprogramtaxes

The next Pajama Storytime is on Monday 2/8 at 7pm.

The second article showcasing our great LAPL staff members and libraries. Thank you Daniel from Edendale Branch for representing! #lapl #edendalelibrary https://www.theeastsiderla.com//article_97682cd2-461e-11eb

The third of the articles showcasing our neighborhood libraries and librarians. Thank you Jenn for representing LAPL, we know you are awesome! Photo is pre-Covid times. #lapl #benfranklinlibrary... https://www.theeastsiderla.com//article_44bd12c8-4631-11eb

Jump in your jammies- storytime for families with children 0-8! Live streamed Mondays at 7 pm, on LAPL’s main Facebook and YouTube channels. lapl.org/whats-on/events/pajama-storytime #pjstorytime #pajamastorytime #familyfun #onlinestorytime #librarystorytime #storytime #storytimefun #readtogether

Need last minute gift ideas? Join Ms Aida this afternoon at 4pm.

Join us on Friday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m.for a Spanish story with Mr Ruben, STAR volunteer, and Ms Karla, Children's Librarian, from Echo Park Branch. E-mail [email protected] for zoom link. Acompáñanos el viernes 18 de diciembre a la 1:00 p.m. para un cuento en español con el Sr. Rubén, voluntario de STAR, y la Sra. Karla, Bibliotecaria de Niños, de la sucursal de Echo Park Manda un correo electrónico a [email protected] para el enlace de zoom. ... For ADA Accommodations please call (213)228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento. [alt text: Image- Picture of STAR volunteer readers logo.] #lapubliclibrary #echoparklibrary #STARvolunteerreadersLAPL

Thank you to one of our patron who made us this lovely card. It feels great to be appreciated and we appreciate you too.

Central Library and all 72 branch libraries are closed until further notice. During this time no late fines will be assessed for overdue items. We know you hav...e a lot on your mind, so if you’ve borrowed materials, don’t worry: we will automatically renew them through June 30even though we certainly hope to reopen well before then: https://www.lapl.org/coronavirus Although our buildings are closed, we’re still open online. You can read books, watch movies and TV shows, take a class, or learn a language from home with your library card: https://www.lapl.org

Join us on Friday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m.for a Spanish story with Mr Ruben, STAR volunteer, and Ms Karla, Children's Librarian, from Echo Park Branch. E-mail [email protected] for zoom link. Acompáñanos el viernes 11 de diciembre a la 1:00 p.m. para un cuento en español con el Sr. Rubén, voluntario de STAR, y la Sra. Karla, Bibliotecaria de Niños, de la sucursal de Echo Park Manda un correo electrónico a [email protected] para el enlace de zoom. ... For ADA Accommodations please call (213)228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento. [alt text: Image- Picture of STAR volunteer readers logo.]

Anyone interested in learning to Code? Are you already pretty good at it and want a challenge? Join us this winter for the Coding 4 Change Challenge, all levels welcome!

Mona Field, Co-President of the Los Angeles League of Women Voters, helps us understand the 12 statewide measures, and some local measures, on the November 3, 2...020 ballot. Mona Field is a notable expert in state and local politics. In addition to her role with the League, she is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Glendale Community College and the author of California Government and Politics Today (15th Edition). The discussion will focus on the pros and cons of the following: Property taxes Rent control Parolee voting sentence changes Approving or rejecting cash bail Funding for stem cell research Reinstituting affirmative action Voting rights for some 17-year-olds Governing kidney dialysis clinics Special workplace rules for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft New consumer privacy rules This event is being organized through Teens Leading Change at the Eagle Rock Branch Library. Please email [email protected] for more information. --- For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Winter Reading Challenge started December 7th! El reto de lectura de invierno empezó el 7th de diciembre. ¿Ya te registraste?

Winter break is coming up! Keeping checking our calendar page for all the virtual programming available for everyone in the family! LAPL's Event Calendar https://www.lapl.org/events... or the easy breakdown by audience: KidsPath https://www.lapl.org/kids Teen Web https://www.lapl.org/teens

Census operations are ending early. This is our last chance to be counted. Fill out the #2020Census TODAY: http://lapl.me/rHQTTY8 El censo de 2020 terminará abruptamente en cualquier momento. Llame, envíe un mensaje de texto o envíe un correo electrónico a alguien que conoce para asegurarse de que haya completado el censo: http://lapl.me/rHQTTY8 #2020Census #Censo2020

Today! 10/9 Latin American Music and Dance Storytime Explore music and dance from Latin America, including the "King of Space Age Pop," Juan Garcia Esquivel!... [Alt text: Image 1 - Picture of book cover of Esquivel! Space Age Sound Artist with floating musician and piano keys illustration and text: Latin American Music and Dance Storytime, presented by Allison, Edendale Children's Librarian, Friday, October 9, 3 p.m., Register for Zoom link: tinyurl.com/LHMonth] See more

Winter Challenge will start December 7th and go until January 9th! Pre-registration is open now. Reto de lectura de invierno comienza el 7 de diciembre y termina el 9 de enero. La preinscripción comienza hoy.

Visitenos para completar su formulario del Censo 2020, obtenga asistencia en su idioma, y reciba una bolsa de regalos con una tarjeta de regalo de $5. Pruebas para COVID-19 estarán disponibles. Haga cita: https://la.curativeinc.com/walkup/8395 #BoyleHeights #2020Census

Drop in to fill out your #2020Census, get in-language assistance, and receive a goody bag with a $5 gift card. Free COVID-19 testing. Sign up for an appointment: https://la.curativeinc.com/walkup/8395 #BoyleHeights

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10/2 INCA: The Peruvian Ensemble Join us for an exciting program, featuring songs and rhythms from Peru and the Incas! Concierto esta tarde a las 3pm con el conjunto musical peruano INCA. ... [Alt text: Image -Picture of four musicians playing traditional Peruvian instruments and text: INCA: The Peruvian ensemble performance hosted by Shirley, Lincoln Heights Children's Librarian, Friday, October 2, 3 p.m., Register for Zoom link: tinyurl.com/LHMonth ] See more

Los Angeles Libros Festival, presented by the Los Angeles Public Library, will offer a full day of free online entertainment for all ages, featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, music, arts & crafts, and award-winning authors. (Part 2)

Los Angeles Libros Festival, presented by the Los Angeles Public Library. This Saturday 9/26 from 10am-5pm. Streaming live on Facebook & YouTube (Part 1)

This afternoon at 4pm. Young Composers Classical Music Concert Program from our friends at the Little Tokyo Branch.