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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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Sanctuary Cities Map

Criminalizing Immigration

Jack Stephens, Librarian, Science, Technology & Patents Department, Monday, January 30, 2017

President Donald J. Trump’s January 25, 2017 executive action threatening the withholding of federal funds to sanctuary cities, counties and states has raised again, perhaps as never before, the issue of local law enforcement involvement in immigration enforcement in the United States.


In 1966, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke became the first African American woman elected to the California Assembly, and in 1972, was the first woman elected to the House.

Against All Odds: State & Local African American Politicians in the 1960s

Christina Rice, Senior Librarian, Photo Collection, Monday, January 30, 2017

The 1960s were a transformative period for the country with Civil Rights at the forefront. African Americans gained traction in political positions both at the state and local level, and Los Angeles was no exception. Fortunately, Rolland Curtis was around to document many of these leaders.


Portada de algunos de los libros que ha traducido Teresa Mlawer

Del inglés al español: entrevista con Teresa Mlawer

Patricia Tarango, Senior Librarian, Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library, Thursday, December 29, 2016

Desde que tradujo Silvestre y la piedrecita mágica en 1980, Teresa Mlawer ha completado más de 500 traducciones de libros del inglés al es


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LAPL Photo Collection - Year in Review

Christina Rice, Senior Librarian, Photo Collection, Wednesday, December 28, 2016

As we enter this last week of 2016, let's take a look back at what the Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection has been up to during the year. 

 


"Top Secret"

Tis the Season for Some Spycraft

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Friday, December 23, 2016
The recent and ongoing news coverage of Russia’s alleged tampering with American elections is just the latest example of possible skulduggery between the two countries.

1926 Mural

Original Children's Room Holds Art and ... Secrets!

Central Docents, Central Library, Wednesday, December 14, 2016

I love taking tours through the old children’s room in the Central Library because it’s the only place in the building where one can stand close enough to the ceiling to see how artist Julian Garnsey’s painting skill created the illusion of wooden beams. The secret behind the illusion?


Alonso Nuñez

Ese-í, sí: entrevista con Alonso Núñez

Patricia Tarango, Senior Librarian, Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library, Thursday, December 8, 2016

Si tiene un hijo al que no le gusta ir a la escuela, el libro Ene-o, no es para usted. En este libro el pequeño protagonista se imagina lo peor, pero al final se da cuenta que la escuela tiene su lado bueno.


Fountain in Crowded Shopping Mall

Holiday Season: Frenzy and Blues?

Business & Economics Department, Central Library, Friday, November 25, 2016

More and more these days I find myself pondering how to reconcile my net income with my gross habits.


Souper by Gaston La Touche (1854-1913)

Social Phobia

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The holiday season provides wonderful opportunities for people to attend social gatherings, whether office parties, family get-togethers, visiting with friends from out of town, catching up with acquaintances, and just spending time with loved ones.


Mitchell Red Cloud

Honoring Native American Veterans

Deborah Savage, Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Monday, November 21, 2016

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultures, histories, traditions, and achievements of Native people. We also honor veterans this month, on November 11.


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