Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected by the American Library Association's reader committee as the top horror book of 2017,...
LAPL Blog
Latest Posts
Author Scott Thomas and his latest novel, Midwestern Gothic
Pages
Journalistic Integrity or Getting The Shot?
The Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics states that ethical journalism "should be accurate and fair", and journalists should be "courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information." Journalists are expected and encouraged to get the story and, as long as it's the und
Renee Petropoulos & The Seven Centers Ceiling
When you meet your docent in the main lobby of the Central Library, the first art piece you'll see is the vibrant mural overhead that spans the vaulted ceiling. Our daily, free, hour-long art and architecture tour starts right there.
Tessa Kelso: Sinful City Librarian
Banned Books Week offers the opportunity to introduce one of the most colorful librarians in city history and her battle with the moralistic mugwumps of fin de siecle Los Angeles.
The No-Longer-Lost Franklin Expedition
On Sept. 8, 2014, the Canadian Prime Minister announced that one of the ships from the doomed Franklin Expedition had been found in the Arctic. Canadian scientists have been searching for the ships since 2008.
Women, Activism and Religion in America
Although many of the world's religions have traditionally more patriarchal structures, women have nevertheless played important roles. Specifically in America's history, women have pioneered the way for activism and social justice.
![[photo of great grandmother]](https://lapl.org./sites/default/files/styles/whats_on_list_120x90/public/blogs/2020-04/lucy.jpg?itok=3kLrMy2Y "Is this woman related to the King of Sweden?")
Beginning Genealogy
Am I related to anyone famous?
What is my ethnic background?
How far back can I go? 1800s? 1600s? Adam and Eve?!
The Man Behind the Rotunda Murals
One of the most breathtaking stops on our daily Docent-led Art and Architecture Tours is the majestic Grand Rotunda, encircled by the pastel-toned murals by Dean Cornwell. Eighty years after their unveiling, the 12 panels of scenes from California history still feel modern.
Online Historical Newspaper Research at the Los Angeles Public Library
The Los Angeles Public Library has many archival newspaper databases. You can find these resources by going to our Research and Homework page. Here are some highlights of what we carry.
Charles Lindbergh
Since today is National Aviation Day, let's take a brief look at Charles Lindbergh. Like some of you, I’m sure, I was only passingly familiar with the story of Charles Lindbergh.
L.A. Stories from the "Map Cave"
I have always felt it was a shame that so many maps and the stories they tell are buried in drawers where no one can hear them. Over the past decade and a half I have been able to let some of these cartographic stories see the light of day in exhibits and through the flawed magic of the Internet.