203 S. Los Angeles St., LA, CA 90012 - (213) 612-0525
http://www.lapl.org/branches/little-tokyo
Event Name: Teen Game Nights! (NEW!)
Date/Time: Every Tues & Thurs, 4:00-6:00 pm
Description: Join us for some great Xbox One action featuring Halo 5. You are welcome to bring additional Xbox One disks to play. We also have the following board games: Risk, Sorry, Battleship, Uno, Chess, Monopoly, and Stratego. Tell your friends!
Event Name: Black History Month Celebrates Bronzeville
Date/Time: Sat, 2/13 - 1:00-2:30 pm
Description: Join us for a presentation on Bronzeville. Bronzeville was a community that came into being in Little Tokyo when Japanese-Americans were forced to move to internment camps. Many African-Americans rented out the abandoned houses and transformed the area into a jazz culture during the war. CeCe Antoinette will perform, playwrights will discuss their writing process, Chazz will supply the rhythm with a drum circle, and we’ll have some fabulous food: rib tips from Big Mama’s with salad and other fixin’s! Fun kids African drum craft as well!
Event Name: Money Smart
Date/Time: Wed, 2/17 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Description: Learn about better ways to manager your finances through this programming which have been developed through the FDIC. This month’s module: Charge it Right! Learn how to maximize the use of your credit and credit card use!
Event Name: Anime Club – Otaku Path!
Date/Time: Sat, 2/13 - 2:30-5:30
Description: Otaku path is an anime club dedicated to expanding the awareness and appreciation of Japanese animation and culture. It's all about anime, manga, art, craft, cosplay, games, learning Japanese and most importantly getting together and having a lot of fun
Event Name: Tochi Tales - Black History Month Storytime
Date/Time: Wed, 2/10 – 10:30-11:30 am
Description: Our special guests, Jayon and Jon, have planned a storytelling performance full of music, culture, laughs, puppets, language and more. Loads of learning and fun… a must see!
Event Name: Origami for Teens & Young at Heart
Date/Time: Thurs, 2/4 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Description: Join us for a workshop to make origami. Participants will learn about the history of this craft and then make their own origami creations! All supplies will be provided.
Event Name: Mardi Gras Masks for Teens & Young at Heart
Date/Time: Thurs, 2/4 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Description: The season of Lent is coming with fasting and contrition – but before it comes, it’s party time! Make a Mardi Gras Mask with us and have some fun! We’ll supply the materials needed, so just come and enjoy.
Event Name: Healthy Choices
Date/Time: Mon 2/8 - 1:00-5:00 pm
Description: Learn how to use your health insurance from a consultant in the library lobby
Event Name: Japanese Book Club
Date/Time: Sat 2/20 - 1:30-3:30 pm
Description: Enjoy a discussion in Japanese about the books you've read together or share the latest articles that you've found interesting
Event Name: Japanese Storytime
Date/Time: Sat, 2/6 & Sat, 2/20 - 11:00 - 11:30 am
Description: Children, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our fun-filled Japanese storytime with our STAR volunteer readers! Geared for families and children of all ages!
Event Name: Children's Storytime
Date/Time: Wed, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 - 10:30-11:00 am
Description: Children, parents, and caregivers, join us for our preschool Storytime filled with songs, finger plays, and stories! This program is intended for children ages 2-5 years old and is subject to cancellation without prior notice.
Event Name: Computer Class
Date/Time: Tue, 2/2 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Description: Small group computer basics workshop. How to set-up & use e-mail, social media, and search; how to download e-books; how to read magazines and newspapers using our databases. Themes change depending on the needs of those taking the workshop. Instructions available in English or Japanese.
Event Name: Citizenship English
Date/Time: Tue 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 – 1:30-2:30 pm
Description: Practice your English conversational skills on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm.
Event Name: Fast Film Fridays
Date/Time: Fri 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 – 2:00-4:00 pm (please note: no FFF on 1/1)
Description: Chill out with a hot film at the Little Tokyo Library every Friday from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Event Name: Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Quilters
Date/Time: Fri, 2/12 & 2/26 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description: The Friends of the Little Tokyo Branch Quilters meet on the second and fourth Friday of each month. The beautiful quilts they make are auctioned off each summer to support the needs of the Little Tokyo Branch Library. Sponsored by the Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library. Call (213) 612-0525.
Event Name: FREE Math Tutoring with Mishima Sensei (By appointment only)
Date/Time: Preferred times are Wednesdays 3:30-6:00 pm, Fridays 3:30-5:30 (possible)
Description: Please e-mail gallerymujo@yahoo.com to arrange for a time.
Event Name: Friends Group Meeting (Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library)
Date/Time: Sat, 2/6 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description: Join our Friends Group, which organizes and conducts activities that raise funds for special projects, programs and special interest books for the branch. Call 213-612-0525 for more information
Event Name: Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library Used Book Sale (Every LAST Saturday)
Date/Time: Sat 2/27 - 1:00-4:00 pm
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