Family Strengths Network
The Beth Ladino Family Resource Library is the library of the Family Strengths Network. Housed at the Family Resource Center, 1990 Diamond Drive, in the Pueblo Complex, this library contains over 1200 resources. Topics include ADD/ADHD, Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, gifted education, pregnancy, childbirth, preemies, multiple births, parenting, positive discipline, health concerns, divorce, step-families, single-parenting, eldercare, teen issues, substance abuse, self-esteem, physical and emotional special needs, fatherhood, adoption, media literacy, home organization, family crafts, cookbooks, and many more subjects pertaining to healthy families and healthy living. The library also includes a childrens section with books, tapes, software, and videos.
The library is named for Beth Ladino, a young teen who died in Los Alamos in 1996. Beth planned to become a psychologist or counselor. All those who knew her felt her deep compassion and empathy.
Everyone is welcome to come in and relax in the living-room setting of the library. There is a play area adjacent to the library for the younger children while their parents browse through the extensive collection. FSN volunteers are available to help you.
All teachers, counselors, and administrators working within the Los Alamos Public Schools please take note, resources can be sent from and returned to the Beth Ladino Library through Inter-School Mail. Please call the Family Resource Center at 662-4515 or e-mail us at fsn@lafsn.org to request a book or video to check out. The library volunteers will be happy to check the material out for you and send it to you through the school mail. The resources can be signed out for three weeks. You may also request renewals for longer periods of time.
The Beth Ladino Library is run by a staff of volunteers under the guidance and support of FSN. The library is open during all regular FRC business hours and also during all regularly scheduled afternoon and evening programs. Resources are checked out for three weeks and can be returned during or after hours (the main door has a book drop). The library is funded in part by a grant from The United Way. For more information please call the FRC at 662-4515.