Cybernauts | Los Angeles Public Library

Virtual Services

Don't have time to stop by a library branch? Not to worry. You can still connect with a cybernaut by telephone, text, or chat. Virtual services are available:

Monday-Thursday: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Servicios Virtuales

¿No tienes tiempo de visitar una biblioteca? No hay problema. Conéctate con un Cybernaut por teléfono, mensaje de texto, o chat. Los servicios virtuales están disponibles:

Lunes a jueves: 12 del mediodía a 8 p.m.
Viernes: 9:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m.

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Call Us / Llámanos

213-228-7160

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Text Us / Mándanos un mensaje de texto

213-510-2898

Chat With Us / Chatea con nosotros

What are Cybernauts?

Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.

Connect with a Cybernaut to:

Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s e-media
Set up an email account
Operate your tablet, desktop, or phone
Use social media
Find online information
Learn about online safety
Learn basic computer skills

For questions regarding library accounts, including new applications and renewals please use our Ask a Librarian service.

¿Qué es un cibernauta?

Los cibernautas son asistentes capacitados para ofrecer ayuda con el uso de tecnología, computadoras y dispositivos móviles.

Conéctate con un cibernauta para:

Aprender a usar y tomar prestados los materiales electrónicos de LAPL
Configurar una cuenta de correo electrónico
Operar tu tableta, computadora o teléfono
Usar las redes sociales
Encontrar información en línea
Aprender sobre la seguridad en línea
Aprender conceptos de computación básicos

Si tienes preguntas sobre tu cuenta de biblioteca, nuevas solicitudes de tarjeta de biblioteca y renovaciones de préstamos, utiliza nuestro servicio Pregúntale a un bibliotecario.

Interested in becoming a Cybernaut? Check out our job openings.

Connect with a cybernaut at one of the following locations:

Conéctate con un Cybernaut y obtén ayuda con tus preguntas sobre tecnología

Arroyo Seco Regional Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Ascot Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.	Baldwin Hills Branch Library Currently unavailable.
Canoga Park Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Central Library Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday: 12 - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.	Chinatown Branch Library Currently unavailable.
Cypress Park Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Eagle Rock Branch Library Currently unavailable.
Echo Park Branch Library Monday - Friday: 1 - 4 p.m.	El Sereno Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Library Monday - Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Granada Hills Branch Library Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Alternating Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library Monday & Tuesday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12 noon - 3 p.m.	Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Junipero Serra Branch Library Monday & Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 2 - 6:30 p.m.	Lincoln Heights Branch Library Currently unavailable.	Los Feliz Branch Library Monday - Friday: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Mar Vista Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Mark Twain Branch Library Starting February 1: Monday & Wednesday: 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Pacoima Branch Library Monday - Thursday: 3 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Palisades Branch Library Monday: 12 - 6 p.m. Tuesday: 12 - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Panorama City Branch Library Monday - Friday: 1 - 4 p.m.	Pico Union Branch Library Monday - Thursday: 7 - 8 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library Monday - Wednesday: 2 - 6 p.m. Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library Monday - Wednesday: 12 - 5 p.m.	San Pedro Regional Library Monday - Wednesday: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Valley Plaza Branch Library Currently unavailable.	Van Nuys Branch Library Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Washington Irving Branch Library Monday - Friday: 3 - 6 p.m.	Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library Monday - Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.	West Los Angeles Regional Library Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: 2 - 5 p.m. Thursday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Westwood Branch Library Monday: 1 - 6 p.m. Tuesday: 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.	Wilmington Branch Library Currently unavailable.

Cybernaut Events

Granada Hills Branch Library

March 31, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Computer Classes: Cybersecurity

Learn computer basics from our Cybernaut.

Granada Hills Branch Library

April 6, 2023 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Computer Classes: LAPL Library Applications

Learn computer basics from our Cybernaut.

Online

April 10, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Introduction to Google Docs

Learn how to utilize Google Docs, a free tool similar to Microsoft Word. Utilize Google Docs on different devices and understand how...

Online

April 19, 2023 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Cybernauts: Google Privacy

This class will cover topics regarding the use of Google and your safety, security, and privacy. Learn more about Google's privacy policies...

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Online

April 19, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Cybernauts: Digitize and Archive Your Photos

Learn how to preserve your family memories by scanning and organizing photos in a digital format. This course will cover scanning basics,...

Online

April 21, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Cybernauts: Google Drive Organization

Learn about Google Drive organization, including an overview and advantages of digital file and document storage. This course will cover...

The Cybernauts initiative is funded by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and its generous supporters / La iniciativa Cybernauts está financiada por la Library Foundation de Los Ángeles y sus generosos patrocinadores: Annenberg Foundation, Rose Hills Foundation, Stay Home and Read a Book Ball, BCM Foundation, California Public Utilities Commission, Flora Thornton Endowment, Friends of Westwood Library, Friends of the Chinatown Library.

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