"Find out how to navigate the Internet," is #11 on the ALA's list, "52 Ways to Use Your Library Card." This young library patron surfs the Net at the Montrose Branch of the Glendale Public Library.
Note the "pirate flag" mouse pad. Rumor has it that it also doubles as a treasure map. Where can all the treasure be found? At your local public library, of course!
"Find a quiet spot, curl up with a book and enjoy."
Yes, this is the obvious one, #51 on the ALA's "52 Ways to Use Your Library Card" list. This photo was taken at the Pasadena Public Library's Hastings Ranch Branch.
The young lion tamer takes a reading break on a couch designed as an open book. The armrests are the spines of closed books. These cool couches can be found in libraries throughout the San Gabriel Valley of L.A. County. Give a shout-out if your library owns some, too!
Appearing in the photo above is the UCLA Gluck String Quartet (yes, there should be umlauts above the "u" in "Gluck," but I'll be darned if I can make it happen).
They played at the Echo Park Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library this past March. From Mozart to Irish folk tunes, the "Music and Munchies" concert was a special treat for the ears and tummy.
Heard any great music lately at your local public library?
Taking the #13 spot on the ALA's "52 Ways to Use Your Library Card" list is: "Get new ideas for redecorating your house." With the combined forces of your library card and the imagination of Daniel Pinkwater, you could do wonders for your home. 
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is a monument to the movies and a great place to check out books.
Built with funds from Samuel Goldwyn, Jr., the film producer dedicated the library to the memory of his mother, Frances Howard Goldwyn. What a cool son!
St. Patrick's Day seemed to arrive a day early as a few dozen L.A.P.L. supporters donned their favorite green outfits and turned out at the L.A.City Council meeting in Downtown this morning. Wearing green (or blue) to show solidarity with the L.A. Librarians' Guild, many spoke during the public comments section of the need to preserve vital library services for all patrons.
For those of us with an interest in the quality of youth services across the city, we should be especially concerned about the effects of lay-offs on the central and southern regions. The youth services librarians in these areas are among the newest hires in the L.A.P.L. system. If they are let go, their positions will either go unfilled, or adult services librarians would likely replace them. Neither option does these kids justice.
Across the city, kids need to access books, computers, and enriching programs. More hours equal more opportunities. More opportunities equal more of a future.
Please consider joining us at City Hall again next Wednesday, March 24th, at 10:00am to give voice to the importance of protecting our library system. Councilmember Tom LaBonge encouraged us to bring as many people as we can. If you can't make it, Mr. LaBonge also stated that "snail mail" is more effective than email in making an impact. Wear green, or blue, and be prepared for a stimulating time.
The Echo Park "Lady of the Lake" says "No more library cuts!" as L.A. library advocate and children's book author/illustrator Leo Politi watches over her in a detail from a mural in the Edendale Branch Library. After a great day at City Hall, my family and I enjoyed a LACMA-led art class at this supercool branch.
Finally, I ended my "library-loving" day at the Echo Park Branch, where Adult Services Librarian Erica Silverman organized a mesmerizing "Music and Munchies" evening with the UCLA Gluck String Quartet. Bravo!
Shoes off! It's time for "Yoga Storytime!!"
Warming-up.
Vivienne reads from Denise Fleming's Barnyard Banter. I love over-sized picture books, so that everyone can see! 
Vivienne and another library employee demonstrate a familiar asana to yoga practitioners, the child's pose. In the context of "Storytime Yoga" and Barnyard Banter, however, it becomes known as the "mouse pose." Adapting yoga for use with children and books can be as simple as renaming a pose.
Here is the "donkey pose," before the right leg is extended backwards into a "kick."
Working on the "donkey pose."
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! L.A.P.L. librarians Karla Valdez and Erica Silverman organized a fabulous Read Across America event at the Echo Park Branch Library today in honor of the "Good Doctor's" birthday.
Refer to the above photo for the names of volunteer author readers in attendance. An amazing crowd of kids turned out for the two-hour "Dr. Seuss Day" read-a-thon.
Author Ann Whitford Paul reads a book inspired by one of her sons, Little Monkey Says Goodnight.
L.A.P.L. librarians Karla Valdez and Erica Silverman make sure everyone can see the pictures with extra copies of Little Monkey Says Goodnight.
L.A.P.L. librarian and author Erica Silverman reads her picture book, Big Pumpkin.
It takes a lot of strength to move the biggest pumpkin the witch has ever grown. Who will help her move it, so that she can make her yummy pumpkin pie?
Walking inadvertently into a library on its first birthday ranks high on the Registry of Auspicious Biblio Events (especially when it's your first visit ever to that library). Check out the cool birthday display that greets patrons as they enter. Go picture books!
I racked up my "library good fortune" points today after visiting the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library. Part of the San Bernardino County Library system, the Chino Hills Branch contains a fun children's room with a theme that could be described as "animals around the world." Assorted animals parade around a globe positioned above computer stations in the photo below.
Natural light floods the children's room through its many windows, some of which feature decorative etched glass and photo-realistic animal decals. This chimpanzee was very nice and well-behaved when I visited. He's hoping to get his own library card soon.
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Thank you so much for the wonderful blog about my program. This really motivates me to continue my work regardless of the budget situation of the city...Thank you so much! I can't wait to read your new book and use it for my Yoga program! I already saw some animals on the cover that I could use with some of yoga poses!
Megan-- Wow!! Thanks so much, I'm blown away!!
Vivienne--Thanks again for a fun afternoon of "Yoga Storytime." I'd love to see ANIMAL HOUSE done with yoga. That would be very cool!!