Re-thinking the Modern City through Menus of Its Past

    Jul 07, 2015

    Following the vibrant collaboration with the Library Foundation and the Los Angeles Public Library in 2013 to rediscover one of the Library’s hidden treasures—its vast sheet music collection—cultural scholar and […]



    Fall in Love with Los Angeles at ALOUD

    Jul 03, 2015

    What do you see when you wander the streets of L.A.? On July 9, ALOUD invites you to explore our city in a new way, with Love, Los Angeles: A […]



    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 […]



    Summer Inspiration at the Library

    Jun 18, 2015

    From puppet musicals to the art of cupcakes, the Los Angeles Public Library will keep your creativity flowing all summer long with a range of free activities for children and […]




    Ozomatli Rocks Summer Fun at the Library

    Jun 02, 2015

    Five years ago, the City of Los Angeles officially declared April 23 as “Ozomatli Day” to commend the homegrown, genre-defying, GRAMMY-winning band. This most recent “Ozomatli Day” was especially significant […]



    We’re Nominated!

    May 28, 2015

    We are excited to announce that The Library Store and ALOUD have been nominated for the Best of Downtown by the Downtown News! Best Free Event Series: ALOUD at the Central Library Best Bookstore: The Library […]



    S U P E R S A L E ! ! ! ! !

    May 26, 2015

    It’s SUPER SALE time again at The Library Store! Join us to shop hundreds of items marked 50 to 75% off, plus other items priced as marked.* Sale starts Friday […]



    Coming Soon to ALOUD: The Extraordinary Tracy K. Smith

    May 22, 2015

    Throughout the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet’s new memoir, Ordinary Light, radiant flashes of poetry permeate Tracy K. Smith’s narrative. With great empathy and attention to beauty, Smith recalls her childhood growing up in a sheltered […]