Celebración del 150 aniversario

150 Logo for Library celebration

Celebra con nosotros

Cronología de la biblioteca

Explore el camino desde los humildes comienzos de la biblioteca en 1872 hasta la actual Biblioteca Central y 72 bibliotecas vecinales.

Three people in front of a Library Bookmobile, circa 1950.

Our Story is Yours la exposición

Una exposición de imágenes y objetos de la historia de la biblioteca desde sus inicios hasta ahora, que celebra la historia de Los Ángeles a través de la lente de la biblioteca.

Their.Story

Comparta sus recuerdos de la biblioteca utilizando esta plataforma de narración basada en la web para ayudar a recopilar y preservar las historias que nos conectan.

LAPL Archivo Institucional

El Archivo Institucional de la Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles narra la historia de la biblioteca desde sus inicios hasta la actualidad.

A coloring sheet featuring an iconic statue at the Central Library.

Sesquicentenario Página Para Colorear

Disfrute de esta hoja para colorear imprimible gratis para el aniversario de la biblioteca.

A cropped portion of the library's 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Poster

En colaboración con Gallery 1988, los diseñadores gráficos DKNG crearon carteles de edición limitada para celebrar el 150.º aniversario de la biblioteca. Lea los 150 títulos que aparecen en el cartel.

Hay copias disponibles para comprar en The Library Store, mientras duren las reservas.

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