5 Things to Know Today: Help Create the 21st Century Library

Start your day off right and check out these five things every Echo Park-Silver Lake Patch user needs to know: 

1. What happened at the neighborhood council meeting on Wednesday?
City Attornery Mike Feuer was there, check it out - Feuer Says He Supports Echo Park Area Gang Injunction
 

2. Is something is happening at the downtown library? 
From our events calendar - Spend an evening with City Librarian John Szabo and Library Foundation President Ken Brecher to discover how their charisma and personal experiences are helping to shape the future of the Los Angeles Public Library, including August 2’s Songs in the Key of L.A. concert. Off the Shelf: Creating L.A.’s 21st Century Library

This isn't the only cool event happening in or near Echo Park and Silver Lake this week. Click here for our events calendar. 

3. What happened with the Millennium Hollywood project?
The Los Angeles City Council passed the project, which will have a big impact on nearby Hollywood. Check it out - L.A. City Council Approves Millennium Hollywood Project

4. What's the weather going to be like today near Echo Park and Silver Lake?
Click here to find the latest forecast for the weather. 

5. How's the local traffic near Echo Park and Silver Lake?
Click here to find up-to-the-minute traffic information near Echo Park and Silver Lake from Mapquest.com.