LA County Library Curiosity Welcomed

Time 2020-07-27 09:04:41

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OverDriveOverDrive HelpExplore thousands of free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks! Borrow up to 15 items. eBooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period.RB DigitalRB Digital HelpEnjoy free audiobooks! Borrow up to 10 items on RBdigital at a time. Audiobooks automatically expire at the end of the 21-day lending period.HooplaHoopla HelpEasily borrow free audiobooks! Borrow up to 8 items per month. Audiobooks automatically expire at the end of the 21-day lending period.BiblioBoardBiblioBoard HelpDiscover local content from self-published authors, top indie eBooks and so much more. Never experience a hold, checkout, or lending limit. Virtual ProgrammingThough our libraries are closed, we’re still committed to bringing you programs online! From Maker Mondays to Stories More Saturdays, we ve got videos and interactive events for all ages. Check back weekly for new fun and learning opportunities!Discover MoreOnline Homework HelpLive, online tutoring is available for K-12 students, college students, and adult learners. All you need is an LA County Library card and PIN number, and an Internet connection. Get free help from home, school, and even the Library.Get More HelpDevelop Personal Professional Skills Online for FreeThe Library offers access to a variety of online classes via Lynda, Gale Courses, Universal Class, Learning Express, Mango Languages, and more. Enter your library card number and PIN for the tools you need to learn whatever you want.More About Online LearningEarn Your High School DiplomaLA County Library is offering adults ages 19 and up the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through Career Online High School.Get Started great reads  Sidewalk Service Sidewalk Service https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Sidewalk-Service-1024x683.jpg 1024 Spring Summer Discovery Program Spring Summer Discovery Program https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SSDP2020_Blog1200x800_Final-1024x683.png 1024 https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SSDP2020_Blog1200x800_Final-1024x683.png Enjoy Free Lunch at the Library Enjoy Free Lunch at the Library https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blog-post-lunch-library-1027x800-1024x798.jpg 1024 https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/blog-post-lunch-library-1027x800-1024x798.jpg Racial Equity and Social Justice Booklists Racial Equity and Social Justice Booklists https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Justice-blog-1024x683.png 1024 https://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Social-Justice-blog-1024x683.png Digital Media With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines! You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content. Welcome to a New Way to Read... Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books. You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read. Three week checkout Renew up to 3 times, as long as no one else is waiting Must be 18 or older (or under 18 with parent permission) eBooks cannot be added to this device by user How do I get one? Visit a participating library to check out or place a hold on a Kindle Paperwhite. Kindles are not sent to other libraries for pick up. Note: Selection of genres varies per library. Click on a library below to see the list of genres. Library Locations with eReaders Click on the library to view list of genres available. Homework Center Libraries What is a Homework Center? With the support of grants and corporate/community funding, the Library has established 48 Homework Centers. These Centers provide enhanced resources, computer technology, and homework helpers to support the educational needs of students in these communities. Online Homework Help is also available on the Internet computers in all County libraries and from home computersduring designated hours Which Libraries have this program? What is Family Place? A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements: A bright, colorful, and welcoming space for young children and their parents. A collection of books, toys, videos, music, and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness, and parent education. Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents. Outreach to new and underserved populations. The Parent-Child Workshop is a five-week workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists, and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents. The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start. Citizenship-in-a-Bag contains:Settlement information for new immigrants to the United StatesInformation on the U.S. naturalization process;Study materials for the naturalization testReference materials on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenshipMultimedia tools including DVDs and an audio CDTeaching guides and planning resourcesflash cards and booksCheckout or place a hold on a Citizenship-in-a-Bag toolkit. Great! Thank you for sharing your photos with Catalina PhotoShare, a community history project of LA County Library.Your photos will be reviewed and if they meet the criteria, they will be added to the Catalina PhotoShare online collection.If you have any questions, please contact: digitalprojects@library.lacounty.govLaptops in this kiosk can be checked out by customers with a LA County Library card in good standing.  The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out.If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only.  If you remove the laptop from the library, you may held criminally responsible for theft of the laptop and/or be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.You are responsible for the laptop and you agree that you will reimburse the LA County Library for any damages if the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen while checked out to you.If you check out a laptop and it is damaged, you will give it to library staff immediately.You must save to a removable storage device (such as a USB drive) since your work will not be saved to the laptop beyond your current checkout.LA County Library will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of data or media due to any cause while you are using a laptop from this kiosk.By using this laptop, you must adhere to the Library s Acceptable Use Policy. Laptops are available at the following libraries:A C Bilbrew LibraryArtesia LibraryCulver City Julian Dixon LibraryClifton M Brakensiek LibraryEast Los Angeles LibraryEl Camino Real LibraryLa Mirada LibraryLa Puente LibraryLeland R Weaver LibraryManhattan Beach LibraryParamount LibraryQuartz Hill LibrarySorensen LibrarySouth El Monte LibrarySouth Whittier LibraryTemple City LibraryView Park Bebe Moore Campbell LibraryWalnut LibraryWest Hollywood LibraryWillowbrook Library The Consumer Health Information Program assists the public with medical research by providing information from reliable sources. Customers are invited to use the Norwalk Library collection which consists of books, magazines, videos, and online databases related to health topics. We also provide individualized research services.Please be aware, we do not provide medical advice, nor are the materials we provide a substitute for a professional medical opinion.What Can We Do for You?We can provide you with information on topics such as:Medical conditions or diseasesPrescription medicationsSurgical proceduresGeneral physician and hospital informationBook and website recommendations for further readingHow to Contact UsLocation: Norwalk LibraryPhone: (562) 868-4003Fax: (562) 868-4065Email: chips@library.lacounty.govOnline ResourcesHealth Databases *Health Fitness eBooks and Audiobooks * Accessing the CollectionThe Californiana Collection is in closed stacks at the Norwalk Library located at 12350 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.About the CollectionThe Californiana Collection consists of over 24,000 books and over 200 magazine and newspaper titles in paper and on microfilm as well as a collection of state documents including state and county budgets. The goal of this collection is to present a complete picture of the history, culture, environment and artistic expression of the people of California and to some extent, the western United States.Collection HighlightsCalifornia Census Schedules from 1850 to 1910Copies of The Alta California newspaper 1849-1891, as well as dozens of other 19th century newspapers from Gold Rush boomtowns, the Owens Valley and San FranciscoThe Los Angeles Star newspaper 1851-1879City directories dating from the 19th centuryOfficial city and county histories from the 19th and 20th centuriesMaterials on the Donner Party, California water projects, famous California crimes, Hollywood culture, biographies of Californians, pioneer narratives of the early days of California, and histories of the state written over the course of 150 years

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