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 […]



    Cool Treats at the Library

    Aug 26, 2015

    Food has been a hot topic this summer at the Los Angeles Public Library as we’ve explored our city’s long culinary history through the Library’s menu collection with “To Live […]



    Sneak Peek: Film to Table

    Aug 20, 2015

    On Thursday, August 27, Lost & Found at the Movies returns to Central Library for a seven-course filmic feast exploring the many rich flavors of “food in film.” With special […]



    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 […]