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 […]
Join Us at the Table for “To Live and Dine in L.A.”
Jun 12, 2015
Los Angeles has become one of the great food capitals of the world, and if like the saying goes, “you are what you eat,” then what does the city’s relationship […]
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 […]
Los Angeles Public Library Awarded Nation’s Highest Library Honor
May 19, 2015
On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama presented the Los Angeles Public Library with this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service on behalf of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. […]
From the Archives: Mad Men
May 18, 2015
As we bid farewell to Mad Men and the series finale that AMC’s marketing team climatically promoted as “the end of an era,” we combed through the Los Angeles Public Library’s archives […]
Enter to Win—Judy Blume Giveaway!
May 15, 2015
Beloved storyteller Judy Blume has won the hearts and minds of readers of all ages. With classics like Wifey, Deenie, Freckle Juice, and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, many of us […]