Gardena Mayme Dear Library

New virtual series for parents and caregivers! Every Wednesday afternoon, our new program Parent-Ade: When Life Gives You Distance Learning will cover topics related to the challenges of parenting during this time. Get tips on: -How to use the library resources to support distance learning ... -Managing and tracking your child(ren)’s schoolwork -Ways to help your child(ren) stay focused and on task -How to support your student(s) and help them support themselves This program will be offered at 4 pm in English, and at 5 pm in Spanish. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/parent-ade/ for more info. We hope to see you there! #virtualprogramming #parenting #caregiver #parentsupport #caregiversupport #distancelearning #lacountylibrary

Resources for Parents/Caregivers & Students - Do you need help with distance learning? - Are you looking for tips and support with common parenting issues? - What about recommended reading based on grade level? ... We have all this and more available on our website: https://lacountylibrary.org/parents-students/

Our buildings are still closed to the public, but in honor of Thanksgiving, we will not be offering Sidewalk Service, Virtual Storytime, or answering phone lines Nov 26 - 27, 2020. We're always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more: https://lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

If you’re ready for Baby Band Practice tomorrow, raise your hand! Visit bit.ly/BabyBandPracticeNov20 for details. We hope to see you there! ... #lacountylibrary #babybandpractice #virtualprogramming #libraryprograms #lacounty

Select LA County Libraries will be serving as Voting Centers to provide an in-person option for those who aren’t voting by mail. Get more information by visiting: https://lacountylibrary.org/vote/

Container Gardening in Southern California Virtual Library Program Wed, Nov 18, at 7 pm: Join Master Gardener Yvonne Savio as she discusses what to consider when container gardening and how to accomplish success. She will also show us some fun containers. Register by visiting: bit.ly/GardeningNov18 #containergardening #southerncalifornia #libraryprogram #virtualprogramming #yvonnesavio

We’re excited to announce that our 3 special edition library cards commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment are now available at all Sidewalk Service libraries! The cards feature the work of local artists commissioned by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and in partnership with L.A. County Women and Girls Initiative. Current cardholders can replace existing library cards with one of the Centennial designs free of charge. Pick up yours whi...le supplies last! Learn more by visiting: https://lacountylibrary.org/19thAmendment/

Our buildings are still closed to the public, but in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct 12, we will not be offering Sidewalk Service, Virtual Storytime, or answering phone lines. We're always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more: https://lacountylibrary.org/downloads/

It's that time of year again! Children from kindergarten through the 12th grade are invited to celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our annual Bookmark Contest! For contest rules and complete details, please visit: https://buff.ly/2nLWdc7

Battle of the Books! Help us crown a Battle of the Books champion by voting for your favorite titles each week in October! New rounds start every Thursday, so there is still time to vote in Round 1. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Teen-Read-Month to cast your vote. #battleofthebooks #lacountylibrary #teenreadmonth #voteforbooks

Exciting news! Starting tomorrow, October 6, we’re expanding our Sidewalk Service holds pickup to 21 additional libraries. With a total of 67 locations, yo...u’ll have more access to the books , music , and movies you want to borrow! Also, please note that our service schedule will change: Our 21 newly-added locations will be open Tuesday Saturday, with hours on Tuesdays from 12 7 pm to allow for evening pickups, and 10 am 5 pm Wednesdays Saturdays. Our existing Monday Friday Locations (all 46 locations that were already offering Sidewalk Service) will shift Tuesday hours to 12 7 pm to allow for evening pickups. We hope to see you at Sidewalk Service soon! For a full list of locations and details, visit LACountyLibrary.org/express-service

Hello Los Angeles! We've partnered with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to provide free flu vaccines at select LA County Library locations during... the months of October and November - no appointments or insurance needed! Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/free-flu-shots/ for upcoming dates , times, and locations.

Books and Brunch Join Grisel Oquendo, librarian and children's fiction expert, as she explores the importance of diversity in children's books and shares some of her favorite titles. When: Sat, Sep 26, 11 am... Where: Webex Virtual Event Register at: bit.ly/ExploringDiversity

Great opportunity for those interested in careers in STEAM!

Our buildings are still closed to the public, but in honor of Independence Day, on July 3, we will not be offering Sidewalk Service, Lunch at the Library, or answering phone lines. We are always open online at lacountylibrary.org! We look forward to serving you again next week.

This summer, LA County Library continues the Lunch at the Library program, providing free lunches for teens and children. Lunches are available for non-contact pickup Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 1 pm, June 16 through August 7 at 24 library locations. Please visit LACountyLibrary.org/SummerLunch for more info and pickup locations. In partnership with County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation (@parks.lacounty.gov)

Staring July 6, our Sidewalk Service libraries offering holds pickup will be expanded to include: Acton Agua Dulce Library Artesia Library Compton Library... Duarte Library El Monte Library Gardena Mayme Dear Library Hacienda Heights Library Hawthorne Library La Cañada Flintridge Library La Mirada Library La Puente Library La Verne Library Lennox Library Malibu Library Pico Rivera Library Quartz Hill Library San Dimas Library San Fernando Library San Gabriel Library South Whittier Library Temple City Express Library Topanga Library For service details, visit LACountyLibrary.org/express-service

In accordance with revised Public Health directives, LA County Library will resume offering holds placement and no-contact holds pickup at select locations starting June 8. Please visit https://buff.ly/2LmSGwv for complete details.