Library as history. Library as art. Library as culture. Library as the skeleton of existence. In the spirit of the Mexican Revolution photographic exhibition, A Nation Emerges: The Mexican Revolution Revealed, […]
The time of year has come once again… the sun is shining, lemonade is flowing, people are picnicking at the park… which means it’s time for the LIBRARY STORE SUPER SUMMER BLOW […]
Last week, neuroscientist David Eagleman came to ALOUD to demystify the inner-workings of the subconscious mind. After an hour and a half conversation with author Susan Orlean about his new […]
Earlier this week one of Mexico’s greatest writers, and one of the world’s most admired champions of ideas and letters, died in Mexico City. An ardent supporter of libraries, Carlos […]
Over at the Huffington Post, we are excited by a new blog series by the Los Angeles Public Library. With untouchable research skills and a knack for words, the librarians […]
“This is an exceptionally fun crowd… it’s like all my friends,” one ALOUD audience member said as she took her seat for the packed Alison Bechdel event last week, where […]
We’re beyond thrilled with the outcome of our collaboration with MAPTOTE – the official Libraries of Los Angeles Tote! Perfect to schlep your books home from your favorite of the […]
“I think people come to the library because they like to be around information. Everyone should have that privilege. Collectively and individually, we’re empowered by knowledge. Libraries house vast amounts […]
The Library Store has been nominated in the Best Bookstore category again this year! We won this title in both 2010 & 2011, and we’re hoping to win it again! Please […]
I am enthralled by the beauty of the this book, its textured jacket cover, the letterpress on the hard cover, and my favorite- the silhouettes of little black birds silently […]
