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Joyce Cooper, Principal Librarian, Central Library , January 27, 2025

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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Films and their adapted books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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.


Pride colors over 20th century map of San Fernando Valley

A Queer History of the San Fernando Valley

Erin P., Administrative Clerk, Library Department, Monday, August 5, 2024

When thinking of LGBTQ+ Los Angeles in the 20th century, one might conjure up a mental map of the L.A.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Friday, August 2, 2024

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!


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

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

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Friday, August 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!


Author Chris Nashawaty and his latest book, The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

Interview With an Author: Chris Nashawaty

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chris Nashawaty is a writer, editor, and former Entertainment Weekly f


4 pairs of hiking boots

Senderismo

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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.


Author Meg Shaffer and her latest novel, The Lost Story

Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, w


Collage of jazz piano stars

A Handful of Keys: Jazz Piano Players

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, July 29, 2024

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.


British-American artist Ellen Harvey

A Chat With Artist Ellen Harvey

Ani Boyadjian, Principal Librarian, Research and Special Collections, Friday, July 26, 2024

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.


Dave Klecha and Tobias S. Buckell

Interview With an Author: Dave Klecha & Tobias S. Buckell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 25, 2024

Dave Klecha was born in Detroit and studied Russian and history in college. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.


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