Carson Library

Virtual program alert! Friday, April 2, 11 am: Baby Band Practice Build your child’s pre-literacy, cognitive, and motor skills through song and dance! For toddlers and their parents and caregivers. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/nvzz5tdk

Virtual program alert! Dance a Book - Thu, Apr 1 at 4 pm Get ready to jump, move, shake, and groove! Tina Banchero from The Gabriella Foundation, home of the Everybody Dance! Program, will lead this workshop exploring improv, games, and the elements of modern dance technique through the pages of I Love to Dance by Anna Walker. For kids. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/d9w7xdy5

Celebrating the life and work of Beverly Cleary, author of the beloved 'Ramona Quimby' books. One of our favorite Beverly Cleary quotes: Quite often somebody will say, What year do your books take place? and the only answer I can give is: In childhood. Image courtesy of Woodcrest Library

Virtual program alert! Wed, Mar 31 at 4 pm & 5 pm Parent-Ade: Moving Up to Middle or High School Counselors from the LA County Office of Education (LACOE) will tell you all about helping your child transition from elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school.... Parent-Ade: Avanzar a la escuela secundaria y preparatoria Los consejeros de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Los Ángeles (LACOE) le contarán todo sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo en la transición de la escuela primaria a la secundaria, y de la secundaria a la preparatoria. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/ to register.

There’s nothing like a good night’s rest . Join us tomorrow (Wed, Mar 31) at 11 am to find out the science behind sleep and why it’s so important. RSVP: https://buff.ly/3lSC6pH

Check out these professional behind-the-scenes photos of our #LAvsHate mural, which was displayed a few weeks ago on our building as part of the LAvsHate campaign: https://www.lavshate.org/

Is "read more" one of your New Year's resolutions? Librarian Am's dog Libby (left) and Librarian Jennifer's dog Daisy have definitely made reading a priority for the new year! Daisy is currently reading Middle School: Master of Disaster by James Patterson, while Libby is checking out doggie nonfiction on Overdrive! Our buildings are still closed, but you can check out books, movies, and more using our Sidewalk Service: https://lacountylibrary.org/express-service/ Also, be sure to check out our massive collection of e-books and audiobooks on Overdrive: https://lacountylibrary.overdrive.com/

We know it can take a long time to find that perfect book. Just ask our friend the sloth! At a maximum speed of 0.17 mph, we are guessing he has been slowly making his way around our libraries for days and days searching for a good book. Save time by letting us do the work for you! Share your reading preferences with us, and get a list of title recommendations from your local librarian. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/more-books/... to get started. Happy reading! : Manhattan Beach Library #lacountylibrary #recommendedreading #readersadvisory #reading See more

Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home? We have laptops and Wi-Fi kits to access the internet that can be checked out for 3 weeks, with the option to renew if available. For more info, please visit: lacountylibrary.org/express-service : @countyofla #lacountylibrary #sidewalkservice #lacounty

TODAY (Wed, 10/28) at 11:30 am: Parents and caregivers - Learn how to turn everyday activities into learning opportunities during this demonstration and Q&A with @readyrosie - a free educational tool available to cardholders. Register by visiting bit.ly/ReadyRosieOct28 #lacountylibrary #virtualprogramming #parenting #caregivers #lacounty

Get free food tomorrow (Wed, 12/30) at Athens Park starting at 8:30 am! See flyers for details...

Have you picked up a special edition 19th Amendment Centennial LA County Library card yet? These cards were created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification and adoption of the 19th Amendment, in collaboration with Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and L.A. County Women and Girls Initiative, and with artwork from @mosestheartist, @lauravazquez_art, and @amysmithart. Cards are available at our Sidewalk Service library locations while supplies last. Learn more by visiting LACountyLibrary.org/19thAmendment #100yearsofwomenvoting #lawomenvote #19thamendment #lacountylibrary #librarycards

Select libraries are serving as Voting Centers to provide an in-person option for those who aren’t voting by mail. Carson Library is NOT a Voting Center this year, so our Sidewalk Service will not be suspended. We do have a Vote by Mail (VBM) ballot drop box located at the front entrance of the Library, however, where you can conveniently drop off your VBM ballot. No postage required! To find the Voting Center nearest you, see: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc?id=4193&culture=en 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 Voting Center locations for the duration of the Voting Centers. Get more information by visiting: https://lacountylibrary.org/vote/

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)! This program is for tweens and teens. Visit bit.ly/MakeatHomeOct26 to register. #makermonday #lacountylibrary #virtualprogramming #pantograph

Our free flu shot clinics are off to a great start! The first event was held at Angelo M. Iacoboni Library, as shown in this video courtesy of County of Los Angeles. We have partnered with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to provide free flu vaccines to those who are 6 months of age and older. No insurance required! Visit for future dates, locations, and hours: https://lacountylibrary.org/free-flu-shots/ https://www.youtube.com/watch

Teens and tweens: learn how you can make your own pinball machine at home! This Fun Friday program takes place today at 4 pm. Register by visiting: bit.ly/ShoeboxPinballOct23 Special thanks to Edison International and LA County Library Foundation for sponsoring this program.

Did you know that October is Filipino American History Month? Our Community Library Manager, Miss Leticia, is shown here, along with displays of books on Filipino culture, and traditional dolls from the Philippines. You can place holds on any books through our online catalog, then pick them up using Carson Library's Sidewalk Service: https://lacountylibrary.org/express-service/ Also, be sure to check out our large collection of ebooks, music & audiobooks on Hoopla about the P...hilippines & Filipino culture: About the Philippines: https://tinyurl.com/y9rbtrpx About Filipino history, culture and customs: https://tinyurl.com/yxsad894 Learn Tagalog: https://tinyurl.com/y5hscvdu See more

Curious about the hidden nature in your own backyard? Join us at 6 pm today to hear Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County scientists talk about their book Wild LA, and give you tips and tricks for exploring the natural side of Los Angeles! Register for this event by visiting: bit.ly/WildLAEvent

Tonight at 7pm! Join us for an evening of poetry reading with Pride Poets that explores love and community. After the reading, there will be a discussion with the poets about the importance of poetry in the LGBTQ+ community. Register for this event by visiting bit.ly/PridePoetsOct20 #poetry #poetrycommunity #lgbtq #LACountyLibrary #libraryprogram

Need a secure location to drop off your Vote By Mail (VBM) ballot? Carson Library's VBM Drop Box is open now through Election Day (November 3, 2020), and is located at the front entrance of the Library at 151 E. Carson Street in Carson. No postage required! A list of all official LA County VBM Drop Box locations can be found at: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193 Ballots are securely collected every 72 hours by Registrar-Recorder & County Clerk staff members; as Election Day approaches, ballots will be collected every 24 hours. The Drop Box closes (gets locked) at 8 pm each night. You can track your Vote By Mail ballot online at: http://wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov

Today at 4 pm! Teens and tweens: practice your maker skills and learn how to turn a sock into a stuffed animal! A list of materials can be found at the registration page. This program is sponsored by Edison International & the LA County Library foundation. Register here: bit.ly/MakeatHomeOct16

Tomorrow (Friday, Oct 16) at 11 am: build your child's pre-literacy, cognitive and motor skills through song and dance! This program is for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Register here: bit.ly/BabyBandPracticeOct16

Join us for these two special programs taking place today (Thurs, Oct 15) virtually: 5 pm: California Women Win the Vote: Film Screening Register here: bit.ly/womenwinvote 6:30 pm: El Son Jarocho: Docoumental Poético Musical Son Jorocho Musical History (program is in Spanish) Register here: bit.ly/SonJarochoOct15... Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/ for full event details and registration links. We hope to (virtually) see you there!