Kick Off Another Award-Winning Year at ALOUD

    Nov 20, 2015

    On Wednesday night, the winners of this year’s National Book Awards were announced. Celebrating a diversity of voices in American literature, we noticed one thing many winners shared in common: […]



    Celebrate Native Heritage Month

    Nov 17, 2015

    This November is Native Heritage Month, and there’s a myriad ways you can celebrate at the Los Angeles Public Library through its special programs and events, collections, and more. Featuring […]



    Last Call: “To Live and Dine in L.A.”

    Nov 09, 2015

    Over this summer and fall, the Library Foundation and the Los Angeles Public Library collaborated on “To Live and Dine in L.A.,” a special project to examine the role of restaurants […]




    All Things Witches

    Oct 29, 2015

    In the height of this spellbinding season—don’t miss the many Halloween festivities at the Los Angeles Public Library—ALOUD will take a fascinating look at a real witch story. On Wednesday, […]



    On the Move with Sandra Cisneros

    Oct 27, 2015

    When Sandra Cisneros set out to compile over 30 years worth of nonfiction pieces, she had no idea that a deep underlying theme would take root: home. But after objectively […]



    Grand Ave Arts: All Access

    Oct 22, 2015

    The Los Angeles Public Library has always championed the mission of free and open access to learning and resources for all, and this Saturday, October 24, downtown’s historic Central Library […]



    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, […]



    Fall Stops for The Library Store On Wheels

    Oct 01, 2015

    Check out upcoming stops for The Library Store On Wheels! Saturday, October 3 @ Los Angeles Printers Fair Bringing together the creative worlds of letterpress printing, graphic arts, printmaking, and paper […]