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Collage of books and films on Armenian history and culture
Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, April 22, 2025

As we celebrate Armenian Heritage Month, we honor not only a vibrant and ancient culture, but also a people whose story is woven with strength, survival, and a deep commitment to keeping their identity alive.

Armenia, one of the world's oldest civilizations, has gifted us with centuries of rich traditions, language, art, music, and a resilient spirit that continues to inspire generations...

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Rescue in Denmark: My Family's Holocaust Story

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Friday, January 26, 2018

This Saturday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day or Yom HaShoah. The United Nations chose this day as it was the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.


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Interview With an Author: R.E. Stearns

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Monday, January 22, 2018

R.E. Stearns wrote her first story on an Apple IIe computer and still kind of misses green text on a black screen. She went on to annoy all of her teachers by reading books while they lectured.


 Photo of Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue

Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue Part II: Designing Cheltenham, a Century-Old Type Font

Central Docents, Central Library, Friday, January 19, 2018

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, there was a bookmaking revival in the greater Boston/New York area, and Bertram Goodhue was thoroughly involved, influential, and supportive.


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Three Kings Day

Edwin Rodarte, Senior Librarian, Emerging Technologies & Collections, Saturday, January 6, 2018

On January 6th, twelve days after Christmas, Epiphany is celebrated, also known as Three Kings Day. This tradition has its roots in the Christian religion and celebrates the baptism of Jesus as well as the arrival of the three Magi.


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Día de los Reyes Magos

Edwin Rodarte, Senior Librarian, Emerging Technologies & Collections, Saturday, January 6, 2018

El 6 de enero, doce días después de navidad, se festeja la Epifanía, también conocido como el Día de los Reyes Magos. Esta tradición tiene sus raíces en la religión cristiana y celebra el bautizo del niño Jesús al igual que la llegada de los tres Reyes Magos.


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Menus of New Year's Past

Neale Stokes, Senior Librarian, Digital Content Team, Thursday, December 28, 2017

What will you eat this New Year's Eve? However we plan to celebrate the new year, Angelenos have a lot of dinner options this December 31st—from buck-fifty street tacos to a $285 tasting menu at Spago.


I'll Pick Myself a California Rose sheet music

I'll Pick Myself a California Rose

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Thursday, December 28, 2017

New Year's Day marks the 130th Rose Parade®. Going strong since 1890, it’s been showcasing our beautiful Southern California weather and foliage to viewers around the country and the world. It all began when Pasadena Valley Hunt Club member Professor Charles F.


An eastern-hemisphere view showing noon in the Central European time zone on the day of winter solstice (on northern hemisphere - this is summer solstice on southern hemisphere). Wikimedia Commons

Winter Solstice: 6 Questions

Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources, Thursday, December 21, 2017

1: What is the Winter Solstice?

It is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.


Snowman carrying giant oranges

Orange Gold in Your Stockings

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Have you ever received an orange in your holiday stocking; did you ever wonder why?

Out here in Los Angeles, if you are dreaming of a snowy holiday season, you might have a very long wait.


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Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue Part I: Artist in Many Mediums

Central Docents, Central Library, Saturday, December 9, 2017

Architect Bertram G. Goodhue (1869-1924) was a gifted and multi-faceted artist. He began drawing as a young child, first with pen and pencil and later with watercolors.


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