On the east side of Palmdale, residents often complain of the lack of development, resources, and just nice places to hang out. Some say Wal-Mart is the hangout spot.

A retired couple saw the need and had a desire to stay busy in their retirement, so they established their business in the area. They introduced It’s a Grind coffeehouse last year in a contemporary shopping plaza, but it isn’t just any coffeehouse.

Hymie and Phyllis Glass, 73 and 67, started up their franchise with a mission— to serve the community.

The Lancaster Regional Library offers a number of programs geared to everyone in the family. They include:

* The Teen Readers Group. Do you like to read? If so, bring your favorite book and try to convince others to check it out. Held each Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. The next meeting is Aug. 18.

* Wednesdays teens ages 13 -18 get together and watch anime from 4-5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Lancaster Regional Library is located at 601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. Call: Phone (661) 948-5029.