Cybernauts

cybernauts helping patrons

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 Branch Library

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Baldwin Hills Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cahuenga Branch Library

Monday - Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Canoga Park Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Central Library

Hours vary. Please call the branch for hours. 213-228-7000

Chinatown Branch Library

Monday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cypress Park Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library

Monday - Wednesday: 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Eagle Rock Branch Library

Monday - Thursday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Echo Park Branch Library

Monday: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

El Sereno Branch Library

Tuesday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.
Friday: 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Granada Hills Branch Library
Tuesday: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday hours vary, please call the branch for hours: 818-368-5687.
Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library

Currently Unavailable

Lincoln Heights Branch Library

Monday: 2 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 2 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday: 2 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Saturday: 12 noon - 3:45 p.m.

Los Feliz Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mar Vista Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mark Twain Branch Library

Monday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:30 noon - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 12:30 noon - 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Pacoima Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Panorama City Branch Library

Monday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Pico Union Branch Library

Currently Unavailable

Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library

Monday - Wednesday: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

San Pedro Regional Branch Library

Currently Unavailable

Valley Plaza Branch Library

Monday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Van Nuys Branch Library

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Vernon - Leon H. Washington Jr. Memorial Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Washington Irving Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library

Monday - Thursday: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

West Los Angeles Regional Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Westwood Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wilmington Branch Library

Monday - Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.


Cybernaut Events

Woman seen instructing row of adults seated at computers
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Men using a computer
April 28, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn important steps to protect beginners using the internet. Topics include passwords, VPN's and using incognito mode.


A woman is seen instructing a row of adults seated at computers
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 3:30 pm
Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Two adult learners are being shown something on a computer monitor by their instructor.
April 30, 2025 4:00 PM
Join us for our Internet Basics workshop! Learn how to use the internet and basic internet security issues from a Los Angeles Public...


A woman is seen instructing a row of adults seated at computers
Thursdays 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Woman seen instructing row of adults seated at computers
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


A woman is seen instructing a row of adults seated at computers
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 3:30 pm
Our Cybernaut is available to assist you in learning basic computer skills, using the library databases, setting up email, operating your...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Group of people working with computers
Mondays through Thursdays, 2 - 5 p.m.
Our Library Tech Cybernaut is available to assist in brief, one-on-one learning sessions of 5-10 minutes per person with basic computer...


Senior woman using a computer
May 7, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In this workshop students will learn:What is cybersecurity?Recognizing a secure websiteMaking passwords strong and memorableRecognizing...


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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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