Spanish Language Newspapers for the Visually Impaired
Thanks to the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) in the California State Library, visually impaired Spanish speaking Californians can now listen to La Opiníon, the Spanish-language edition of the Los Angeles Times, and Miami’s El Nuevo Herald, the sister newspaper of The Miami Herald.
For more information about BTBL’s NFB-NEWSLINE® service please contact the BTBL reference desk at 916-654-1357 or email at btbl@library.ca.gov.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
The library is pleased to announce extended hours for finals starting December 11-20, 2005.
Sunday, December 11th: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, December 12th thru Thursday, December 15th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, December 16th: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 17th: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, December 18th: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, December 19th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, December 11th: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, December 12th thru Thursday, December 15th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Friday, December 16th: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, December 17th: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, December 18th: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, December 19th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20th: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Free Online Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15. This commemorates the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence from Spain on September 16 and Chile on September 18.
To celebrate this special month, Gale is providing the following online resources free of charge to everyone. Click on the following links to access Information, Activities, Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar in English, Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar in Spanish.
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15. This commemorates the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence from Spain on September 16 and Chile on September 18.
To celebrate this special month, Gale is providing the following online resources free of charge to everyone. Click on the following links to access Information, Activities, Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar in English, Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar in Spanish.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Libreria Martinez Opens in Lynwood, CA
The popular Latino bookstore and art gallery, Libreria Martinez opened a new location in the Plaza Mexico shopping center located at 3170 E. Imperial Hwy. Suite B in Lynwood. This location can be easily reached by taking the Long Beach Blvd. exit of the 105 freeway. Students are encouraged to visit the location not just to purchase or browse for books but to inquire about frequent cultural and literary events open to adults and children alike. Please call Libreria Martinez for more information (310) 637-9484.
The popular Latino bookstore and art gallery, Libreria Martinez opened a new location in the Plaza Mexico shopping center located at 3170 E. Imperial Hwy. Suite B in Lynwood. This location can be easily reached by taking the Long Beach Blvd. exit of the 105 freeway. Students are encouraged to visit the location not just to purchase or browse for books but to inquire about frequent cultural and literary events open to adults and children alike. Please call Libreria Martinez for more information (310) 637-9484.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Culture Clash at the Central Library
ZÓCALO Public Square Lecture Series at the Downtown Central Library presents “An Evening with Culture Clash: Confused and Still Full of Rage”. Event details: The infamous Chicano performance trio will discuss their two upcoming world premiers, Hollywood’s relationship with Latinos, and the ever widening gap between art and politics.
The program will be held in the Mark Taper Auditorium of the Central Library on Tuesday, December 14, 2005 starting at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Please visit http://www2.lfla.org/aloud/ to RSVP.
ZÓCALO Public Square Lecture Series at the Downtown Central Library presents “An Evening with Culture Clash: Confused and Still Full of Rage”. Event details: The infamous Chicano performance trio will discuss their two upcoming world premiers, Hollywood’s relationship with Latinos, and the ever widening gap between art and politics.
The program will be held in the Mark Taper Auditorium of the Central Library on Tuesday, December 14, 2005 starting at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Please visit http://www2.lfla.org/aloud/ to RSVP.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Free Admission to Selected LA Museums
Visit museums for free! On Saturday, October 1, 2005, twenty LA-area museums band together for citywide free museum admission. View the complete list of participating museums.
Visit museums for free! On Saturday, October 1, 2005, twenty LA-area museums band together for citywide free museum admission. View the complete list of participating museums.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the County Library
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a national recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans. The annual observance is now a 31-day period beginning on September 15 and ending on October 15.
Los Angeles County Public Library Events Include:
September 15
Mariachi Magic Show Hollydale Library 3:00 PM (Thursday) Contact the library at (562) 634-0156 for more information
September 17
Author Presentation by Carlos Haro and Music from Veracruz Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
September 24
Folklorico La Rosa Dance Group Culver City Julian Dixon Library 3:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (310) 559-1676 for more information
September 24
Art Exhibition by Ruben Contreras, Guatemalan Painter Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (562) 634-0156 for more information
October 1 “El Salvador” - Celebrate Salvadorian Culture with Professor Mauricio Cortez Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
October 8 “Havan and Cabrera Infante”. A presentation by Professor Nivia Montenegro Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a national recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans. The annual observance is now a 31-day period beginning on September 15 and ending on October 15.
Los Angeles County Public Library Events Include:
September 15
Mariachi Magic Show Hollydale Library 3:00 PM (Thursday) Contact the library at (562) 634-0156 for more information
September 17
Author Presentation by Carlos Haro and Music from Veracruz Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 4:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
September 24
Folklorico La Rosa Dance Group Culver City Julian Dixon Library 3:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (310) 559-1676 for more information
September 24
Art Exhibition by Ruben Contreras, Guatemalan Painter Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (562) 634-0156 for more information
October 1 “El Salvador” - Celebrate Salvadorian Culture with Professor Mauricio Cortez Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
October 8 “Havan and Cabrera Infante”. A presentation by Professor Nivia Montenegro Huntington Park Library 1:00 - 5:00 PM (Saturday) Contact the library at (323) 583-1461 for more information
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Free Los Angeles Times Newspaper Program
The Library began to participate in the LA Times in Education program last semester. We will continue with this program during the spring providing free Los Angeles Times newspapers to our students.
Please come to the library to pick up a free Los Angeles Times newspaper (while supplies last).
The Library began to participate in the LA Times in Education program last semester. We will continue with this program during the spring providing free Los Angeles Times newspapers to our students.
Please come to the library to pick up a free Los Angeles Times newspaper (while supplies last).
National Library Week by Thomson Gale - April 10-16.
During this promotional week, Thomson Gale is providing free access to more than 25 databases, which include, Biography Resource Center, Business & Company Resource Center, Health & Wellness Resource Center, and many more. Mark it on you calendar.
URL: www.gale.com
During this promotional week, Thomson Gale is providing free access to more than 25 databases, which include, Biography Resource Center, Business & Company Resource Center, Health & Wellness Resource Center, and many more. Mark it on you calendar.
URL: www.gale.com
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Visit the South Gate Educational Center Library
Did you know that the South Gate Educational Center Library is open to all ELAC students? Come and utilize the library's many resources including an updated reference collection, textbook collection and library research databases. Please call the South Gate librarian with any questions at (323)357-6214.
Did you know that the South Gate Educational Center Library is open to all ELAC students? Come and utilize the library's many resources including an updated reference collection, textbook collection and library research databases. Please call the South Gate librarian with any questions at (323)357-6214.
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