Echo Park/Edendale Library updates
Information submitted by the libraries.
ECHO PARK LIBRARY
Write Stuff College Preparation Series for High School Students
This free 5-week series of writing workshops, led by professional presenters, will strengthen students’ writing skills for greater success in college. Attendees will work on personal statements for college applications during the first three sessions, so seniors are strongly encouraged to join (and juniors will have a one-year head start). The final two weeks cover methods of essay composition, and expression of ideas through creative writing.
Participants encouraged to attend all 5 sessions. Ages 12-18 welcome. Space is limited; registration required. Contact Echo Park Library at (213) 250-7808, or wmcpher@lapl.org
WEEK 1: Wed., Sept. 25, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Personal Statement for college app
WEEK 2: Wed., Oct. 2, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Personal Statement for college app
WEEK 3: Wed., Oct. 9, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Personal Statement for college app
WEEK 4: Wed., Oct. 16, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Essay writing: Polishing Your Skills
WEEK 5: Wed., Oct. 23, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Creative Writing: For Students Who Think They Can’t Write
SAT Test Preparation Series for High School Students
This new free series, offered at only a handful of libraries throughout the city, is the comparable to a month-long SAT cram course worth hundreds of dollars. After taking the SAT test the first week, students get their scores and return on following Saturdays for intensive study. With the focus each week on a different subject, participants receive individualized guidance with the goal of an improved score. The final week they all take the “Do-Over” test to gauge improvement. Students encouraged to attend all sessions for maximum benefit.
Space is limited; registration is required. Contact Echo Park Library at (213) 250-7808, or wmcpher@lapl.org
SAT Practice Test:
WEEK 1: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Take the Full-Length Test
SAT Follow-up Sessions:
WEEK 2: Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Improving Your Math Score
WEEK 3: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Improving Your English Score
WEEK 4: Saturday, December 7, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Improving Your Written Essay Score
DO-OVER:
WEEK 5: Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Re-take the SAT Practice Test for a Better Score
Echo Park Library is located at 1410 W. Temple St., Los Angeles CA 90026
EDENDALE LIBRARY
Throughout September, the Los Angeles Public Library will be exploring Moby Dick with events to be held all over the city. The Edendale Branch Library is participating with a book discussion, two film screenings, a short story contest, oceanic origami, and a free concert. Here are the events for this week:
A Discussion of Moby Dick with the Edendale Book Club – Thursday, 9/5, 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to share your experience of this famous novel, please join us. All are welcome. If you come and enjoy yourself, consider coming to our regular monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month.
Melville, Moby, and Music: a free concert with the Premiere Brass Ensemble – Saturday, 9/7, 12 noon
Music to bring the book and it’s setting to life with sea shanties and other music of the sea. A program for all ages.
The Edendale Branch Library is located at 2011 W. Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park. More information about these programs can be found at whateverhappenedtomobydick.org.
