The library has received a grant from the American Library Association and Nextbook to host "Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature – Identity and Imagination," a reading and book discussion series designed to explore Jewish literature and culture.

The library is teaching a three-part computer class series designed for teens and adults. The classes take place over a three-month period and are taught in four languages on Monday evenings (except for holidays) from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the computer lab on the second floor.

The LAMP Literacy Office invites all families with at least one child under 5 years old to attend Family Night from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Friends Room. The theme for this month is “Winter Holidays.” This will be the last Family Night open to the general public.

Sunday, December 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. the Junior Friends of the Library will host a special holiday craft for all ages in the Friends Room. The Junior Friends will show participants how to create and decorate colorful pop-up cards for the holidays. The program is free of charge and open to the public.

Sunday, December 2 starting at 2:00 p.m. the Friends of the Library will present the winners of the Education and Culture Foundation of Monterey Park’s annual Oratorical Contest.

Saturday, December 1 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. the library will show a holiday movie to adults and teens in the Large Classroom (Room 214) on the second floor.

Open Computer Lab for Computer Class Participants

Open Computer Lab for Computer Class Participants

Open Computer Lab for Computer Class Participants

Open Computer Lab for Computer Class Participants