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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca
Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, July 2, 2024

La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


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Author James T. Bartlett and his book, the Alaskan Blonde

Interview With an Author: James T. Bartlett

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Monday, October 17, 2022

Originally from London, James T.


skeleton in a pink wig singing into a microphone

Haunted Library Tunes

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Friday, October 14, 2022

Are monster parties real? As the 90s comedy revue Mr.


Author Sunyi Dean and her debut novel, The Book Eaters

Interview With an Author: Sunyi Dean

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 13, 2022

Sunyi Dean is an autistic SFF writer, and mother of two. Originally born in the States and raised in Hong Kong, she now lives in Yorkshire.


In the Rare Books room, rare books are set on top a white cloth over a table for a preview.

Lost and Found in Rare Books

Juan Avalos, Administrative Clerk, Digitization and Special Collections, Wednesday, October 12, 2022

There is something special about visiting the library and losing yourself in a good book. It can become more special when you find a surprise inside that book. An item meant to be forgotten, found again and given new meaning.


Collage of adapted films from books by Frank Herbert

Remembering Frank Herbert, the Dreamer of Dune

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Friday, October 7, 2022

A barren, desert planet inhabited by hostile tribes, a ruthless galactic emperor, and a young man whose training in the mystic arts will unfold his special destiny.


Collage of films adapted from books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, October 7, 2022

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


Astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson and latest book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Interview With an Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 6, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling


Art at the John Muir Branch Library

Art in the Library: John Muir Branch Library

Catherine Sturgeon, Children's Librarian, Angeles Mesa Branch Library, Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The John Muir Branch Library was built in 1930, based upon a design by architect Henry Francis Withey in the Italian Renaissance style, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Zine author, Kelli Callis and her many zines

Interview With Zine Maker - Kelli Callis

Lorena Villegas, Young Adult Librarian, Cypress Park Branch Library, Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Kelli Callis is a recovering riot grrrl and English teacher in the suburbs of L.A.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Monday, October 3, 2022

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


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