Hurry to Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries, where used books are “buy one, get one free” through August 10th. Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries relies on these twice yearly “buy one, get one free” books sales to increase our level of support for ongoing library programs.
Have you seen the Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries’ new reusable tote bags? They’re bright and cheery, featuring our organization’s logo, and are perfect for grocery shopping, carrying home your library materials, or just showing off your support for our public libraries. Ask your librarian about how to get one the next time… Continue reading Friends Tote Bags
More than 20 people gathered on Saturday, February 9 at the Wiseburn Library to learn about growing succulents, and took home two small containers of cuttings. Expertise and succulents were provided by Emi Carvell, a member of the UC Davis Master Gardener program, with funding from the Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries.
Seven people came to January’s TED Talk discussion group about drones and aircraft. This month’s videos were: Meet the dazzling flying machines of the future – Raffaello D’Andrea (Feb. 2016) How we’re using drones to deliver blood and save lives – Keller Rinaudo (Aug. 2017) How autonomous flying taxis could change the way we travel… Continue reading TED Talk Discussion: Drones and Aircraft
Friends of the Libraries was happy to provide refreshments for the recent holiday ukelele concert at Hawthorne Library on December 18. Mitchell Chang and his friends played classical and contemporary songs of the Christmas season while attendees sang along. It was a festive family event!
On December 15, over 70 adults and children came to the Wiseburn library for the Hawaiian-themed Winter Celebration. As festive Hawaiian carols played, children created decorations at six craft stations and watched baking soda volcano demonstrations prepared by the MākMō team. The Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries helped provide craft supplies for the… Continue reading Winter Celebration with MākMō
From now through December 15th all items in the used books areas at Hawthorne and Wiseburn libraries are buy 1, get 1 free! That makes adult books, CDs, and DVDs 2 for $1 and children’s books 4 for $1. Can you believe it? This kind of sale happens only twice a year, so hurry to… Continue reading Winter Book Sale
Wiseburn Library welcomed a whopping 95 participants for its Halloween Spooktacular with MākMō on Saturday! MākMō is an LA County Library initiative that supports makerspaces and promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in local communities. Goblins and ghouls alike gathered to whip up cauldrons of slime, make ghosts levitate and dance with acid-base reactions and static… Continue reading Halloween Spooktacular
Hawthorne Library was pleased this week to welcome Robert Clary, author of From the Holocaust to Hogan’s Heroes: the autobiography of Robert Clary this week. Mr. Clary shared riveting stories from his multifaceted life as a Holocaust survivor, entertainer, singer, artist, and actor. This program was sponsored by Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries.
The Friends of the Libraries are pleased to provide both libraries with funding to purchase portable PA systems. The new PA systems, which include a speaker and wireless microphone, will improve accessibility, making it easier for patrons to hear during author talks, interest workshops, and other special library events.
