FRIENDS OF CHILDREN AND LITERATURE was founded in 1979 by teachers, librarians, parents, authors, and illustrators to support and enrich the programs and resources of the Children's Literature Department of the Central Library. Membership has grown from a dedicated group of twenty volunteers to hundreds of participants. FOCAL's fundraising activities supplement the Department's goals through the purchase of equipment, materials for special collections, and programming support. FOCAL members also helped raise funds for restoration of the Central Library following the devastating 1986 fire. FOCAL programs promote the Department's rich collection of books, art, and circulating materials available to children and adults. FOCAL members volunteer for fundraising activities, help with department programs, and support the staff in the development and maintenance of its historic research collection of Children's Literature. Join Los Angeles Public Library's 2010 Summer Reading Club Knight Time Reading June 12 - August 14, 2010 Wednesday Knights (Afternoon Crafts and Stories!) Children's Literature Department 4 pm. All Wednesdays through August 11 Stories, crafts and more for kids 5-12! Reservations required for groups of five or more. Call 213-228-7250 Family Programs Merlin's Magical Adventures with Tony Daniels, Magician Saturday, July 24 at 2 pm Mark Taper Auditorium Get ready to be amazed and amused! Treasures of Japan with Shin3 Saturday, August 28 at 2 pm Mark Taper Auditorium Taiko drumming, storytelling, music, and dance. We are proud to announce that our FOCAL Award Winner for 2010 is Redwoods by Jason Chin
Our wonderful award committee did a great job choosing this one. Check it out from your public library. Please note: The library's hours are changing as of July 18, 2010. Please check the library home page at www.lapl.org for more information. Support our Library!! Click on this link: www.savethelibrary.org |
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