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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca
Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, September 3, 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 Alex Segura and his latest novel, Secret Identity

Interview With an Author: Alex Segura

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 17, 2022

Alex Segura is the author of Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall and the acclaimed Pete Fernan


Graphic illustration of Aimee Semple McPherson and Angelus Temple

The Woman Nobody Knows

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Wednesday, March 16, 2022

While scouring microfilm in the History & Genealogy Department at Central Library a few months back, I was startled to see a name that seemed entirely out of place in a particular publication.


close up of hands holding open a manga book

Anytime, Anywhere: Comics & Graphic Novels 24/7

Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources, Monday, March 14, 2022

There are many ways of enjoying great stories and beautiful, engaging artwork—one of these ways is through reading graphic novels and comics. Both express a story with art—but while comics tend to extend the story over a series of issues, graphic novels tell an engaging story in a single book.


Collage of Los Angeles Public Libraries named after women

The 7½ Los Angeles Public Library Branches Named After Women

Tiffney Sanford, Administrative Clerk, Valley Plaza Branch Library, Friday, March 11, 2022

The Los Angeles Public Library has seven and a "half" branches dedicated to extraordinary women. Let’s take a look at these women and their namesake libraries for Women’s History Month.


Collage of books about female spies during World War II

Women Who Risked Everything: Female Spies of World War II

Deborah Savage, Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Thursday, March 10, 2022

World War II required an enormous number of troops and personnel throughout the world. The unrelenting demand for labor opened up new opportunities for women. For the first time, the United States military established separate branches for women.


Collage of books about unknown genealogy, family tree and adoption

Uncovering Family Secrets: Forming a New Identity

Janice Batzdorff, Librarian, Monday, March 7, 2022

Imagine discovering that the man who raised you is not your biological father. That your mother’s race differs from how she presented herself. That the person you are attracted to is your sibling. That you are the descendant of a renowned individual. A monstrous one.


Author Freya Marske and her debut novel, A Marvellous Light

Interview With an Author: Freya Marske

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 3, 2022

Freya Marske is one of the co-hosts of Be the Serpent, a Hugo Award-nominated podcast about SFF, fandom, and literary tropes, and her work has sold to Analog and been shortlisted for Best Fantasy Short Story in the Aurealis Awards. She lives in Australia.


Children eating lunch b & w photo from 1983

5 Picture Books Celebrating California Foodies

Kadie Seitz, Librarian, Youth Services, Tuesday, March 1, 2022

California Nouns: People, Places, and Things
California Food Culture


Author Andrea Hairston and her latest novel, Redwood and Wildfire

Interview With an Author: Andrea Hairston

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, February 24, 2022

Andrea Hairston is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and the Artistic Director of Chrysalis Theatre. She is the author of Mindscape, shortlisted for the Phillip K. Dick and Otherwise awards, and winner of the Carl Brandon Parallax Award.


African-American classical composer, Julia Perry

Julia Perry - American Neoclassicist

Alan Westby, Librarian, Art, Music & Recreation Department, Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Julia Perry (1924-1979) was an American composer of African descent who had remarkable success in Europe and the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s. She made an international impression with her Stabat Mater, composed in 1951, and her Short Piece for Orchestra the following year.


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