LGBTQ Pride at the Library

    Oct 14, 2015

    Following this summer’s landmark Supreme Court decision supporting gay marriage, ALOUD brings to the stage two of today’s most influential champions for equality. On Monday, October 19, hear from Roberta […]



    Halloween Season Creeping In at the Library

    Oct 06, 2015

    October is officially the most festive month at the Los Angeles Public Library with a whirlwind of Halloween-themed activities for the whole family. Beyond getting your fill of books, movies, […]



    Celebrating Latino Heritage Month at the Library

    Sep 24, 2015

    Through its rich collections and diverse programming, the Los Angeles Public Library has always celebrated the vast influence of Latino heritage and culture across our community, and from now through […]



    Improvising with Patti Smith and Jonathan Lethem

    Sep 18, 2015

    Before writer Jonathan Lethem wrote nine critically acclaimed novels, he found early inspiration in the “formless” form of Patti Smith’s unhindered lyrics. On Monday, November 16, Smith will visit ALOUD […]



    One Family’s Path to Lifelong Learning

    Sep 09, 2015

    When you don’t speak the language, or have a job, or understand the lay of the land, how do you navigate the difficult process of moving to a new place […]



    Back to School at the Library

    Sep 02, 2015

    As students across the city return to school this month, the Los Angeles Public Library is especially abuzz with learning. The fresh start of a new school year is a […]



    On the Horizon at ALOUD

    Aug 14, 2015

    ALOUD is gearing up for a whirlwind fall season with an incredible slate of authors, artists, thinkers, and activists! Here’s a rundown of what’s on the horizon. Be sure to […]



    Coming Soon to ALOUD: Meghan Daum and Leslie Jamison

    Jul 17, 2015

    “Every writer says this, but growing up, the library was my main place,” said critically-acclaimed author and Los Angeles Times opinion columnist Meghan Daum last year when she spoke to […]




    8 American Films for the 4th of July

    Jun 29, 2015

    In observance of Independence Day, the Los Angeles Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. But not to fret, the Library can still provide some […]