Norwalk Library

Seasonal Kimchi Workshop: Spring & Summer Saturday, June 5, at 11:00 am Chef Hae Jung Cho presents a seasonal kimchi workshop. She'll discuss kimchi traditions then demonstrate how to prepare a light and refreshing water and cucumber kimchi! ... Register for the program here: https://tinyurl.com/c3utc4zt

Virtual Watercolor Series with Claudia Hindu Session 1: Wednesday, June 2, at 5 pm In this 5 week series, learn the art of watercolor. Use your own paints, or pick up a kit at Norwalk library. Supplies are limited. For adults.... Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2c5bs69v

All LA County libraries will be closed May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

We are now open for select in-person services! Browse the collection and checkout items Public computers (up to 1 hour per customer) Printing... Holds Pickup Free Wi-Fi For more information please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/

On Tuesday, May 18, at 11 am, join Jennifer Delatte (U.S.VETS) and Alex Noguera (TA Military Liaison, Raytheon Technologies) for practical and in-depth guidance on effectively translating skills acquired in the military to the civilian work-force. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/jfwb74kt

Are you or someone you know in need of baby formula or diapers? If interested, please contact the Social Services Center at 562-929-5544 to make an appointment.

Pre-Kwanzaa Workshop and Celebration! Saturday, December 19, at 2 pm The teachers of the Limbiko Tembo School of African American Culture will teach us about this important Pan-African and African American cultural holiday. For Adults. ... Register for the program here: bit.ly/PreKwanzaaDec19

Artificial Intelligence: How Computers Learn, Part 1 Today, December 18, at 4 pm we'll explore how machines learn from data to answer real world questions. Powered by TechGirlz. For Teens. Register for the program here: bit.ly/AI_Dec18

Check out these new upcoming titles from some of your favorite authors. Place your holds to be first in line when they come out! https://lacountylibrary.org/booklist-details/646/

Soldaderas: Her Stories from the Fields Join us tomorrow, Dec 17, at 7 pm for a presentation by Dr. Gloria Arjona, who will share songs, stories, and living representations of the brave women who participated in the Mexican Revolution. For adults. Register on Webex: bit.ly/SoldaderasDec17

Join us Wed, Nov 4, at 11 am to learn about the hobby of bird watching and how to get started. Register for the program here: bit.ly/DiscovertheBirds

It's time for Books and Brunch with librarian David Wysocki! Join David tomorrow, Sat, Oct 24, at 11 am for a discussion about true crime. He will discuss crimes in history, organized crime, corporate crime, and more! Register for the program here: http://bit.ly/BooksandBrunchOct24

How to Become a U.S. Citizen Wed, Dec 16, at 3 pm Join a Community Relations Officer with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to learn about the naturalization process and what you need to become a U.S. citizen. The session will also include details on avoiding immigration scams.... Register for the program here: https://tinyurl.com/yc44nrsm

We did a lot of reading this year! Check out this list of what we loved in all genres and for all ages. https://lacountylibrary.org/featured-booklists/

Would you like to vote in person? Select libraries are serving as Voting Centers. For the safety of our staff and customers, and due to capacity restrictions at our libraries, Sidewalk Service has been temporarily suspended at these locations for the duration of the Voting Centers. For more information please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/vote/

Make at Home: Shoebox Pinball Friday, October 23, at 4 pm Practice your maker skills building a classic pinball game using a few household items. Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation. For tweens and teens. ... Register for the program and view the materials list here: https://tinyurl.com/y6lsvzck

Join us today at 4 pm for a conversation with director and producer Kimberley Browning! Kimberley will explore avenues you can take to enter the filmmaking and animation business, and turn your creative passions into a sustainable career. Sign up here: bit.ly/CreativeCareersDec10

Living and Creating Without Fear: Author Talk with Catherine Linka Catherine Linka discusses her newest YA novel, What I Want You to See, set in the cutthroat world of LA’s visual arts scene. Join us Thu, Oct 22, at 4 pm as she explores thriving in the face of adversity in fiction and in real life. For teens and adults. Register for the program here: https://tinyurl.com/y2f3hglu

Careers in STEAM: Environmental Engineers Mon, Oct 19, at 4 pm Dig deep into what the engineers at LA County Public Works do! Learn how engineers contribute to environmental efforts across LA County. For kids, tweens, and teens.... Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y4b3hqay

Art Workshop for Veterans tomorrow, Oct 14, at 6:30 pm! Join artist and US Navy veteran, Jon Harguindeguy, for a meditative workshop using paper and colored pencils or crayons to tap into your creativity. For adults. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y6xpmnn5

Can you achieve Book BINGO? 1. Save the image of the board 2. Cross off any activities you’ve done 3. See if you can get BINGO!... 4. Compete with your friends 5. Share on social media and tag us LA County Library For more Teen Read Month activities and resources, visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/teen-read-month/

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/

Tuesday, October 6, at 6 pm: Turn Your Hobby into an Online Business: A Conversation with Mujeres Market The founders of Mujeres Market, a community-based pop-up market featuring women of color and queer & transgender creators and artists of color, join us for a conversation about starting their own businesses, community building, and tips for entrepreneurs. Register for the program here: https://tinyurl.com/y268lhzx

Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019 The American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom has released its list of the top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books of the past decade. How many have you read? See the list here: http://www.ala.org//b/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019

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. Register here: bit.ly/ExploringDiversity

Have a Look! Veterans Resource Centers Discover the many resources available to veterans and their loved ones in this LA County Library database tour. For easy access to our Veterans Resource Centers page visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/veterans/