FRIENDS OF WESTWOOD LIBRARY
April 2016

Join us for our first free Sunday concert of the year upstairs in the library on April 17th, at 2:30 p.m. featuring The Upside with an eclectic selection of music from Bach to Brubeck.

Doors open at 2 p.m. with free parking and a reception to follow featuring food from new Westwood eatery CAVA.

AMAZING!!!!!

Library Hours

Monday 10:00am-8pm
Tuesday 12:00pm-8 pm 
Wednesday 10:00am-8 pm 
Thursday 12:00pm-8 pm 
Friday 9:30pm-5:30pm 
Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm 
Sundays and Holidays Closed 

1246 Glendon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 474-1739
Events for Adults
Adult Reference Librarian Joel Boucher

On the practical side of things, learn the  latest on Medicare on Thursday, April 7th at 6:00 p.m. Then learn how to  maximize your Social Security benefits on Saturday, April 23rd, at 3:00 p.m. 

If you  are an opera  fan, attend the L.A. Opera Talk on Thursday, April 14th, at 6:30 p.m. Learn all about Puccini’s beloved masterpiece La Boheme, and the loves and aspirations of struggling artists. The opera will begin its run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in May.  

Book  lovers will enjoy Maggie Anton’s talk on Monday, March 18th, at 6:00 p.m. Maggie Anton is best known for her fiction, but this time she presents her new nonfiction book “50 Shades of Talmud: What the First Rabbis Had to Say about You-Know-What.” Discover a new perspective on what the ancient Jewish sages had to say about our most intimate relationships.

Made in LA is a new cultural series highlighting music, art, dance and theater from local entertainers, featuring free performances at libraries throughout the city from March 13 - June 30, 2016.  Westwood will host the ever-popular Arnie Weiss who will be performing Stories by Marvin Chernoff on 4/21 at 6:30 p.m.

On April 27 at 6:30 p.m., certified hypnotherapist Maleya Tran will talk about why some people suffer from anxiety at any level, whether it is public speaking, social or driving anxieties, specific phobias, or just generalized anxiety. In this workshop, you will learn anxiety basics, the physiology of your body/mind when anxiety occurs, and the techniques and tools to help free yourself of this pattern (and why breathing techniques do not always work!).

  • April 11, 18, & 25 (Mondays)—English Class (ESL): If English is not your first language, this class is for you! 1:30 p.m.
  • April 13, & 20 (Wednesdays)—English Class (ESL): If English is not your first language, this class is for you! 1:00 p.m.
  • April 7 (Thursday)—Medicare 101: Samuel Schwartz will help you make an educated decision about Medicare. Bring your questions! 6:00 p.m.
  • April 8 (Friday)—Knitting Club: Bring your needles and yarn (and a snack to share) and get together with other knitters. 1:00 p.m-3:00 p.m.
  • April 9 (Saturday)—Book Club: Join the discussion about this month’s great read, A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre. 11:00 a.m.
  • April 9 (Saturday)—Pictorial History of Iran: Introduction of the history of Iran by Nic Amini Sam. 3:00 p.m
  • April 12 (Tuesday)—Poetry Open Mic: Come share your masterpiece! Or just listen and enjoy. Hosted by Wyatt Underwood. 6:00 p.m.
  • April 14 (Thursday)—Opera Talk: La Boheme: Learn all about Puccini’s opera, which will soon run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 6:30 p.m
  • April 16 (Saturday)—Chess for Beginners: Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy. All ages welcome. 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • April 16 (Saturday)—Storm Drain Water: Learn about water conservation. Presented by the L.A. Beautification Team. 2:00 p.m.
  • April 17 (Sunday)—The Upside Concert:  This trio will play a mix of classical and jazz, including Bach, Brubeck, and more. Join us as we kick off the 2016 Season of our popular Concert Series at Westwood Library. 2:30 p.m.
  • April 18 (Monday)—Author Talk: Maggie Anton: 50 Shades of Talmud: What the First Rabbis Had to Say about You-Know-What. 6:00 p.m.

  • April 19 (Tuesday)—Acting Career Workshop: Learn all the ins and outs of the acting profession, including auditions, agents, and headshots. 6:00 p.m.
  • April 21 (Thursday)—Chaim's Love Song: A Monologue: Don't miss this opportunity to see Arnold Weiss perform the original monologue! 6:30 p.m.
  • April 23 (Saturday)—Mystery Book Club: Join us as we discuss In a Lonely Place by Dorothy Hughes. 11:00 a.m.
  • April 23 (Saturday)—Social Security Update: Find out how much you should expect to receive, how to maximize your benefits, and more! 3:00 p.m.
  • April 27 (Wednesday)—Bringing Zen to Anxiety: In this workshop, you will learn anxiety basics, and the physiology of your body/mind when this occurs. 6:30 p.m.
  • April 28 (Thursday)—French Conversation: Practice your French language skills!
     For intermediate to advanced students. 4:00–6:00 p.m.
  • April 30 (Saturday)—Mindfulness Meditation Performance: Music and spoken word will guide you to finding your higher self. 2:00 p.m.
TeenScape
Teen Librarian Elizabeth Calla 

Teens, we are inviting you  to come on April 27th at 4 p.m. for a special STEAM stop motion animation program!  Science, technology, engineering, art and math come together in this one hour program for teens and tweens ages 8-18. Use iPads we provide to create your own animated video.  Upload it to the librarian’s youtube channel and share your video with friends, family and the world! Space is limited to 10, please sign up at the info desk.

For potential teen volunteers who couldn’t make it to our last program, please join us April 21st at 4 p.m. for an orientation and assessment to become a library volunteer.  Teens ages 14-19 can sign up to start earning community service hours.  Please email Elisabeth, the young adult librarian, with any questions: [email protected]
 
  • April 16—Chess for Beginners: Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy. All ages welcome. 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • April 21— Teen Volunteer Orientation: Training  & test to become a library volunteer (ages 14-19) 4:00p.m.-5:30p.m.
  • April  27—Art Lab: Stop Motion Animation: Use our iPads to make creative animated videos to upload to youtube! (ages 8-18) Sign up at info desk. 4:00 p.m. 
  • April 30th—Crush the AP Test:  Tips for acing your AP tests. Strategies and last minute things you can do to make sure you are ready for AP time.  12:00 p.m.
Children's Programs
Children's Librarian Laura Barnes

Hello April! Here’s what we have planned for the Westwood kids this month:

Let’s get crafty! Create your very own DIY yarn doll, bookmark or more on Tuesday, April 5th at 4 p.m. Bring your great ideas and let’s make something fun together!

Our Building Bricks Club will meet on Thursday, April 14th at 4 p.m. Bring your imagination and let’s build something together with the branch’s LEGO collection!

For all our young strategists we’re happy to once again welcome chess expert Brian Glover who will introduce the classic game on Saturday, April 16th at 11 a.m.

Hooray for science! Join us to create your own Balloon Powered Car on Tuesday, April 19th at 4 p.m. What design will be the best? How fast can your car go? Bring your inquiring mind and let’s build something fun together! 

And as always we’ll have our baby and toddler storytime sessions! On Wednesdays April 13, 20, and 27 we’ll have a baby storytime for ages 0-18 months at 10:30 a.m. and a toddler storytime for ages 18 months+ at 11:15 a.m. 

I hope to see you and your little ones at a program or around the branch in April!
 
  • April 5—DIY Yarn Crafts: Create your own yarn bookmark, doll or more! Let’s get crafty! 4:00 p.m.
  • April 6, 13, 20, & 27—Storytime: Stories, songs, and stretches. Babies 0-18months 10:30 a.m. Toddlers 18months+ 11:15 a.m.
  • April 14—Building Bricks Club: Try free hand building or our monthly challenge with the branch’s collection of Legos! 4:00 p.m.
  • April 16—Chess for Beginners: Chess expert Brian Glover introduces the classic game of strategy. All ages welcome. 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  • April 19—Kids Science - Balloon Car: Create your own balloon powered car in this hands on challenge! 4:00 p.m.

 
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Are you looking for a birthday, bar mitzvah or other gift for someone special?  Perhaps you want to honor a special event or birthday, or you just want people to know that you support  Westwood Library .   If so, a donation of $25 to Friends of Westwood Library will put a  BOOKPLATE  inside a newly purchased book for the branch.  The bookplate can be dedicated in your name, or it can be dedicated "in honor of" or "in memory of" someone special.  

  Click here  and you will be able to purchase a bookplate online.  Please make sure to follow the directions for a bookplate donation on the website.  If you prefer, you can pick up a bookplate donation envelope at the branch and leave it with the libra rians or  mail it in later.

If your donation is a gift, a lovely gift card will be sent to your honoree informing them of your generous gift in their name.