El Monte Library

Our Spring & Summer Discovery Program is here! We’re celebrating reading and exploration with challenges for all ages. Participate online using Beanstack or pick up the monthly challenge and activity list at your nearest LA County Library location. For more information, visit: LACountyLibrary.org/spring-summer-discovery... #SpringSummerDiscovery

Big Library Read begins today! Visit our digital collection to borrow the featured title ‘The Art of Taking It Easy’ by Dr. Brian King with no waitlists or holds: https://lacountylibrary.overdrive.com/

Happy #LibraryOutreachDay - We're celebrating by looking back at some of our historical bookmobiles. Image 1: Los Angeles County Free Library delivery trucks in 1929 Image 2: The Mobilibrary of Los Angeles County Public Library in 1949 Image 3: The Antelope Valley Bookmobile in 1951 Image 4: The Los Angeles County Public Library bookmobile in 1954... Image 5: The Information Express Bookmobile in 1982 These images and more can be found in our Digital Collections: http://history.lacountylibrary.org/.../p15952coll5/search #NationalLibraryWeek See more

Happy #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! As part of #NationalLibraryWeek, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication our library staff has shown not only during this last year, but in everything they do to help keep our libraries going. If you have a favorite memory or story to share about how library staff has made a positive impact in your life, let us know in the comments.

#NationalLibraryWeek This week celebrates our nation's libraries and library workers. We’re showcasing some of your favorite virtual programs of the past year, which illustrate how library service has extended far beyond our building walls. : Manhattan Beach Library (2019) Details: https://lacountylibrary.org/national-library-week/

From fruit to roots, this collection of books will help you unearth tips and info about all kinds of gardening, in honor of National Garden Month and Earth Month: https://buff.ly/3dsoVrF

It's getting cold in Southern California. If you are using a space heater, don't leave it unattended and unplug it when it's not in use. Consider getting a space heater that has an automatic shut-off.

Any fans of Book Spine Poetry? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ The journeying boy Coming of age in New Jersey... Plays well with others Talking to strangers Loving what is The unheard A forest in the clouds Seeing voices Gone so long I can hear you whisper She’s not there ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Book spine poetry is a poem made up of words from - you guessed it - the title of books! Grab a couple of nearby books, or check out a few from our Sidewalk Service locations, and give it a try this weekend. See more

Tell us what you like (and don't like ) to read, and our librarians will send you a list of recommended titles just for you! Who knows...your next favorite book might be among them! #ReadersAdvisory Details: https://lacountylibrary.org/more-books/

Bring the children and enjoy a Storybook Walk at Arceo Park beginning February 9, 2021. Storybook Walk is a children’s book installation along the Arceo Park wa...lking path that combines family time, physical activity and early literacy development. Join us from 4:00pm - 6:00pm to visit with a special guest.

This Thursday, January 28th at 5pm, take a virtual Photographic Tour Through Late Victorian Era Los Angeles, as seen through images from the collection of the Homestead Museum. The tour is led by its director, Paul Spitzzeri. For adults. Free Registration at https://bit.ly/3iCbU1a

If you haven't already done so, make sure you've signed up for the vaccine newsletter from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. It will help keep you up to date on when you can receive your vaccine.

Good morning Los Angeles County! It’s Election Day! Vote Centers are open from 7 am - 8 pm today. Find your nearest location: https://locator.lavote.net/locat...ions/ #VoteSafe2020 #Vote2020 #LACountyLibrary #LACounty

It’s time for #BigLibraryRead! Join the discussion & borrow the featured title 'Reverie' from our digital collection: https://lacountylibrary.overdrive.com/

LA County has made voting early in-person safe, easy and convenient. You can visit ANY Vote Center in the county and cast your ballot securely. Find a Vote Center today and make your voice heard before November 3rd! https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc?id=4193&culture=en

Congratulations Los Angeles Dodgers!

Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs tSOclpoutmsoombhefrt u21 ahiatn 4s:odlu3Sreh6 datsPMc WEBINAR: Join us next Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11 am as we discuss how #immigrant and other vulnerable #workers can keep physically and financially safe. Register for the Q&A session: bit.ly/37ccNcO You can watch the live broadcast here on Facebook! ... Share our page with your community: facebook.com/LAC4Immigrants See more

Vote Centers are OPEN for day 3 safe in-person #EarlyVoting. Follow these tips for quick, easy, and safe voting! 1. Find a Vote Center near you: locator.lavote.net 2. Make your selections before leaving the house: isb.lavote.net 3. Speed up your Vote Center check-in: lavote.net/vrstatus #EveryVoteIn #LAVotes #VoteEarly #Election2020 #Vote2020

Welcome to Virtual Storytime! We are excited to bring you stories, rhymes, and songs every Monday - Thursday at 11 am on Facebook. For more online activities and programs, please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/ Additionally, our Positive Parenting Program librarians are here to help with your parenting concerns - from tantrums to language development to balancing work and family. Request a personalized phone consultation here https://colapl.wufoo.com/.../request-for-positive.../

Did you know that voters have 10 consecutive days before Election Day to vote in-person at ANY participating Vote Center in the County? Save time and speed up the process of in-person voting by using the Interactive Ballot Sample!

We've partnered with L.A. County Registrar-Recorder to develop a new reporting tool giving voters and residents the ability to report damaged Ballot Drop Boxes, and suspicious unofficial ballot drop boxes and ballot collection. More info: ow.ly/tWPO30rgwOv #EveryVoteIn #LAVotes #VoteSafe2020

Today at 4 pm, join us online for our Make at Home program where you will learn how to create your own pantograph (a device that allows you to copy images). Visit bit.ly/MakeatHomeOct26 to register. #makermonday #lacountylibrary #virtualprogramming #pantograph

Join David Wysocki, librarian and nonfiction expert, as he shares his favorite true crime titles and topics during our virtual Brunch and Books event tomorrow, Oct 24, at 11 am. Topic will include crimes in history, crime in other countries, amateur crime solvers, organized crime, capers, serial killer vs. lawman, and corporate crime. Register at: http://bit.ly/BooksandBrunchOct24

Select libraries are serving as Voting Centers to provide an in-person option for those who aren’t voting by mail. For the safety of our staff and customers, and due to capacity restrictions at our libraries, we have made the decision to temporarily suspend Sidewalk Service at these locations for the duration of the Voting Centers. Get more information by visiting: https://lacountylibrary.org/vote/

Did you have a chance to participate in Arts & Culture Thursday? Here's another chance! Some art supplies don’t have to be purchased from a store but can be found in your own backyard or neighborhood! Pick a dandelion from the grassy park, gather fallen leaves from a tree, find a feather or slim twigthese objects can all be used to make a nature collage. Items you will need: - Nature objects such as leaves , plants , flowers , rocks, or pebbles ... - Yarn or other accessories - Paper - Glue Instructions: 1. Collect your assortment of nature objects and sort them by type and shape. 2. Think of what type of collage you want to make. Put glue on a piece of paper and then place your nature object on top of the glue. 3. Add additional materials such as yarn to your collage. 4. Let your collage dry flat before picking it up or pieces will fall off. This will take a while. Take a picture of your collage and tag us on social media using @LACountyLibrary! We'd love to see your creations! See more

Welcome to Virtual Storytime! Today will be in both English and Spanish. We are excited to bring you stories , rhymes , and songs every Monday - Thursday at 11 am on Facebook. For more online activities and programs, please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/... Additionally, our Positive Parenting Program librarians are here to help with your parenting concerns - from tantrums to language development to balancing work and family. Request a personalized phone consultation here https://colapl.wufoo.com//request-for-positive-parenting-/