January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on one of history's darkest chapters and honor the memory of its victims. The United Nations designated this day to coincide with the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. This solemn occasion remembers the six million Jewish men, women, and children...
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Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month
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.
A Queer History of the San Fernando Valley
When thinking of LGBTQ+ Los Angeles in the 20th century, one might conjure up a mental map of the L.A.
Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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!
Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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!
Interview With an Author: Chris Nashawaty
Chris Nashawaty is a writer, editor, and former Entertainment Weekly f
Senderismo
El senderismo se ha convertido en una actividad popular, lo cual es fantástico, ya que motiva a las personas a disfrutar del aire libre, ser activos e ir más allá de sus zonas de confort. Una de las ventajas de vivir en Los Ángeles es la proximidad a las montañas.
Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer
Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, w
A Handful of Keys: Jazz Piano Players
In the days of my youth, I rocked, and I rolled. I also got gothic, I raved til dawn, I reggaed to the rhythm, and I funked it up. Pick a pop music style, and I gave it my best go.
A Chat With Artist Ellen Harvey
Conceptual British-American artist Ellen Harvey has been commissioned to create an installation for the Los Angeles Public Library/Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ upcoming exhibition, No Prior Art: Illustrations of Invention.
Interview With an Author: Dave Klecha & Tobias S. Buckell
Dave Klecha was born in Detroit and studied Russian and history in college. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.