NewsNewshttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012-10-28T21:34:03ZSquarespaceFamily Place Expansion Plannedhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012/10/27/family-place-expansion-planned.htmlMigell Acosta2012-10-27T22:39:48Z2012-10-27T22:39:48ZThe Los Angeles County Library Foundation will support the Friends of the West Covina Library with a $1,000 matching grant to purchase the supplies, furniture and toys needed to complete the library's Learn & Play area.  Designed to serve children from 0-5 and their caregivers, the space will include an infant play zone and host programs for parents.

]]>Welcome to Americahttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012/10/27/welcome-to-america.htmlMigell Acosta2012-10-27T22:31:38Z2012-10-27T22:31:38ZThe Foundation is supporting the Friends of the Rosemead Library with a $1,000 matching grant for a program to support the desire of Chinese and Vietnamese speaking library customers to learn English.  The goal of this project is to schedule a series of informational workshops on living in the United States, citizenship and immigration.  Also included will be a basic program on communication in English and the purchase of books, audiobooks and DVDs on the topic English as a Second Language.

]]>Friends of the Topanga Libraryhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012/6/21/friends-of-the-topanga-library.htmlMigell Acosta2012-06-21T21:31:00Z2012-06-21T21:31:00ZMatching Grant Awarded
The County Library Foundation and the Friends of the
Topanga Library will partner in promoting awareness of
sustainability and ecological education.  Supporting the
library's commitment to the environment, storytime materials
on nature and global warming will be featured
Presentations will include recycling, composting and
sustainable gardening.

 

]]>Matching Grant Awardedhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012/4/2/matching-grant-awarded.htmlMigell Acosta2012-04-02T20:24:07Z2012-04-02T20:24:07ZThe County Library Foundation will match the $1,000 raised by the Friends of the Artesia Library to enhance children's services for the families in the community.  The library offers a wide range of creative activities and programs for young readers.  This generous grant will help in extending the collection and services that support early educational and reading experiences.  

]]>Friends of the West Covina Libraryhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2012/3/22/friends-of-the-west-covina-library.htmlMigell Acosta2012-03-22T16:35:52Z2012-03-22T16:35:52ZMatching Grant Awarded

The County Library Foundation and the Friends of the West Covina Library will share the cost of implementing a monthly "Tech Day". This $1,000 matching grant will be used to purchase 11 different electronic devices including netbooks, e-readers and tablets.  This program provides the community the opportunity to familiarize themselves with new technology and its applications.

]]>Friends of La Crescenta Libraryhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2011/12/16/friends-of-la-crescenta-library.htmlMigell Acosta2011-12-17T02:56:54Z2011-12-17T02:56:54ZMatching Grant Awarded

A $900 grant will help sponsor the 2012 Season of Wellness program benifitting all age groups with a Yoga and Smoothies series for teenagers; a Book Walking Club for adults; and a Wii Fit series for families and seniors.  There will also be a healthy cooking series of programs for adults.

]]>Friends of the Norwalk Librarieshttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2011/12/16/friends-of-the-norwalk-libraries.htmlMigell Acosta2011-12-17T02:52:01Z2011-12-17T02:52:01ZMatching Grant Awarded

The County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Norwalk Libraries will share the cost of upgrading the Library's vision enhancing software.  This $1,200 upgrade will be used to offer make the vision enhancing software compatible with current software.

]]>City Terrace Friends of the Libraryhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2011/11/8/city-terrace-friends-of-the-library.htmlMigell Acosta2011-11-08T23:43:52Z2011-11-08T23:43:52ZMatching Grant Awarded

A $250 grant will support the library's annual Dia de los Ninos/Dia del Libro festival.  Children play carnival games for book prizes at this highly attended event.  Also included is children's program with a family oriented performer that will entertain the audience with music, magic, or live animal shows.

]]>Friends of the Anthony Quinn Libraryhttp://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/news/2011/11/8/friends-of-the-anthony-quinn-library.htmlMigell Acosta2011-11-08T23:37:22Z2011-11-08T23:37:22ZMatching Grant Awarded

A $500 grant will be used to provide family programs offering entertainment and cultural enrichment to the entire community.  Programs will include musical presentations celebrating Cesar Chavez Week and Cinco de Mayo, a lively introduction to chemistry, and an art activity.

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