Monday Night Basic Computer Classes in Spanish

September Monday night computer classes in Spanish are scheduled for September 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 7 pm in the computer lab located on the second floor of the library.  To register for the free classes call the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Tuesday Night Open Computer Lab

Adults wanting to practice computer skills can join the open computer lab on Tuesday evenings in September from 7:00-8:30 pm in the computer lab.  There is no registration required, but seating is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information contact the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Thursday Morning Basic Computer Classes in English

Thursday morning computer classes in English are scheduled for September 12, 19, and 26 in the computer lab from 10:30 am – 12 noon.  To register for the free classes call the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Email Basics Workshop

Join us on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:30 am in the computer lab for an Email Basics workshop.  Learn how to create an email address, how to send messages and more.   For more information and to register for the free workshop call the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

September International Film Program

The public is invited to the library’s special film screenings featuring award winning films.  The International Film Program on Wednesday, September 18 at 2 pm in the Friends Room.  For additional information contact the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Artists of the Month: The Taiwanese American Art Association

The public is invited to meet artists from The Taiwanese American Art Association at an opening art reception on Sunday, September 8 at 2 pm in the Friends Room.  The Association’s artwork will be featured in an exhibit called “Making a Difference” throughout the months of September and October at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. For more information about the program call the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Stage Reading of Clarence Coo’s Play:”Bahala Na (Let it Go)”

The public is invited to a stage reading of the play, “Bahala Na (Let it Go)” by Clarence Coo on Sunday, September 15 at 2 pm in the Friends Room.   For more information about the free event contact the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.

Hispanic Heritage Month Program

Film Screening of Rudolfo Anaya’s Best Known Work

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the library will screen two film programs that reflect Hispanic culture.  On Sunday, September 29 at 2 pm, Rudolfo Anaya’s bestselling book turned into film will be shown in the Friends Room.  The film set in the rural Southwest during the 1940’s  tells the story of a young boy living in a small town in New Mexico as he faces the challenges of his family, good and evil, life and death, his spiritual beliefs and destiny.  The film is rated PG-13 and is 102 minutes long.  For more information about the free program contact the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368.