In brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning
An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist app to add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and present this community resource. LA County guidelines are being followed requiring visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing when visiting the Preserve.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes.

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages; no reservations required. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please.

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

Libraries Offer Limited Reopening
Glendale Central Library, Brand Library & Art Center, and Montrose Library are re-opening for limited in-person services for the public. Per DPH guidelines, all locations have implemented new COVID-19 safety standards including reduced capacity, screening staff and visitors for COVID-19 symptoms, and requiring masks and social distancing.

Available services include public computers and Wi-Fi access; printing and copying; study tables; and browsing most collections and checkout. Programs and events will continue to be held virtually, and contactless pickup of reserved materials is still available. Montrose Library will be open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.; Glendale Central Library will be open Monday through Thursday from
9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is closed for cleaning from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is open on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (closed for cleaning from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.). The Brand Library & Art Center will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Unavailable services include meeting rooms and study rooms; art galleries; children’s toys; kits for checkout; filming and photography permits; interlibrary loan; browsing of magazines and newspapers; and scanning. Unavailable services will be reinstituted as guidance from DPH allows; the most up-to-date information about GLAC’s in-person services is available at www.eglendalelac.org/in-person-services.