Memorial Branch

Starting soon! If you miss it live, please check out the LAPL YouTube channel to watch the recording! Lots of great book recommendations to be had! #LAPL #teenbookbites #aapiheritagemonth

It’s Friday and we’ve got a great weekend craft for you today! You can easily make a whole school of these cute fish to hang in your space and watch them lazily float around all weekend! #memorialbranch #LAPL #fridaycraft #familycrafts #craftime #springtime #paperfish

Did you know that May is also Jewish American Heritage Month??? Enjoy some great books written about the Jewish experience for teens and kids. Check out our catalog for lots more suggestions too! #LAPL #jewishheritage For Teens: Recommended For You by Laura Silverman Color Me In by Natasha Diaz... The Assignment by Liza Wiemer Girl on the Ferris wheel by Julie Halpern & Len Vlahos Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder For Kids (Grades 3-7): Turtle Boy by M. Evan Wolkenstein The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman No Vacancy by Tziporah Cohen A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit For Kids (Picture Books): Welcoming Elijah by Lesléa Newman Saving Lady Liberty by Claudia Friddell I am the Tree of Life by Mychal Copeland The Book Rescuer by Sue Macy I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy A Sweet Meeting on Mimouna Night by Allison Ofanansky The Eight Knights of Hanukkah by Leslie Kimmelman Miriam at the River by Jane Yolen

Teenscape is hosting this awesome program today! Register now to attend. Sure, you love manga, but have you been reading Korean comics known as manhwa? What about Chinese comics, manhua? Comics from the Philippines? Comics from South Asia? In this program we’ll have a look at comics from Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander creators that are available in the Library’s collection. We’ll also talk about the influence of Asian art and popular culture on illustration and animation around the world. Bring a list of your favorite titles to discuss and share. . This program is open to ages 12-19. Please register in advance by visiting https://bit.ly/3hmg1zK After registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with the program link. #Manga #Manhwa #LAPL