Calendar of Events

Events held in the Multipurpose Room of the Platt Branch unless otherwise noted

ON-GOING

Tue & Thu

10–11:30am

Intro Internet Computer Classes – Call for schedule. Reservations required

Mon–Sat

2–4 or 3–5pm 

GAB* – Grandparents and Books. Read to children

Mon

10–11:30am

GAB* with special programs listed below

Tue & Thu

12:30–2:30pm 

GAB*

*Please call to confirm hours: (818) 340-9386.

APRIL

Sat

Apr 5

10–11:30am

Planned Giving seminar – Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Adults

Mon

Apr 7

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Stories, songs and much more! Ages 2–5

Mon

Apr 7

7:00pm

Friends Board Meeting

Thur

Apr 10

3:30pm

Springtime Marionette Puppet Parade Franklin Haynes makes many bunnies juggle, hop, and fly on a trapeze! All ages

Fri

Apr 11

5:30–7pm

FRIENDS PRE-SALE SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

Apr 12

10am–2pm

SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

Apr 12

10:30am–3pm

 

Platt Branch's 8th Annual Birthday Extravaganza! – Children's programs, refreshments, balloons, and entertainment galore! See page 5 for schedule.

Mon

Apr 14

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Stories, fingerplays, and more. Ages 2–5

Wed

Apr 16

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion Group House on Mango Streetby Cisneros. Adults

Mon

Apr 21

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Ages 2–5

Thu

Apr 24

7:00pm

Pajama Storytime – Fun with your favorite book characters. All ages

Mon

Apr 28

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Games, flannelboards, stories, and more! Ages 2–5

Wed

Apr 30 

3:30pm

Kids’ Book Club Holes by Sachar, discussion and games. 4th grade & up

MAY

Mon

May 5

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Come hear stories full of fun! Ages 2–5

Mon

May 5

7:00pm

Friends Board Meeting

Mon

May 12

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Stories, songs and much more! Ages 2–5

Mon

May 19

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Stories about bugs and creepy crawlies! Ages 2–5

Tue

May 20

7am–8pm

Municipal Election/Bond Issue – Go vote in your precinct polling place!

Thu

May 22

7:00pm

Friends General Membership Meeting – Election of 2003–04 officers

Thu

May 22

7:30pm

Landscaping with California Natives – Speaker from Theodore Payne Foundation Topic: Preserving and using local plants

Wed

May 28

3:30pm

Kids’ Book Club Lord Thief by Cornelia Funke (best seller). 4th grade & up

Wed

May 28  

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion GroupTitle to be announced by Chabon. Adults

Thu  

May 29

7:00pm

Pajama Storytime – Show (a picture) and Tell about your pet! All ages

JUNE

Mon

Jun 2

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – Games, flannelboards, stories, and more! Ages 2–5

Mon

Jun 2

7:00pm

Friends Board Meeting

Fri

Jun 6

5:30–7pm

FRIENDS PRE-SALE SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Sat

Jun 7

10am–2pm

SUPER USED BOOK SALE

Mon

Jun 9

10:30am

Preschool Storytime – More fun than a barrel of monkeys! Ages 2–5

Wed

Jun 11

4:00pm

Animal Magic with John Abrams – Comedy, magic, and live exotic pets! Lots of audience participation. Age 5 & up

Mon

Jun 16

10:30pm

Preschool Storytime – Fun stories, fingerplays, and songs! Ages 2–5

Wed

Jun 25

7:15–9:15pm

Book Discussion Group – Title to be announced by Chabon. Adults

Mon

Jun 30

10:30pm

Preschool Storytime – Hear about good food we eat! Ages 2–5

Click here for the full itinerary

Friends PreSale Friday, April 11, 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Love to Discuss What You've Read?
Prefer to Read What You Like to Discuss?

The Platt Branch Book Club is currently discussing book selections for the coming year. Come get your two cents in and meet Adult Librarian Sherry Brent, who will be leading the group in Sherry Van Sickle's stead.

For more information, visit Sherry B at the Reference Desk or call her at (818) 340-9386.

 
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