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 […]
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 […]