A Day in the Life of a City Librarian
Feb 03, 2015
When your job is to oversee the country’s largest and most diverse public library system, no two days are the same. City Librarian John Szabo is marking his third anniversary […]
Coming Soon: Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski
Jan 30, 2015
If you attended last February’s Lost & Found at the Movies with series curator John Nein, you’ll remember that he shared his list of favorite films from Sundance and other festivals that […]
Eras Colliding: Patton Oswalt at ALOUD
Jan 14, 2015
Before Patton Oswalt became a beloved fixture in comedy, film, and television, including roles in Young Adult, Big Fan, and Ratatouille, he was obsessively watching classic movies at the legendary […]
Author Chang-rae Lee Talks Alternate Realities at ALOUD
Jan 08, 2015
From The Surrendered to Native Speaker, novelist Chang-rae Lee has been hailed for his beautifully crafted character portraits of Asians grappling with race, class, and identity divisions of contemporary society. […]
12 Months of the Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 23, 2014
Every year thousands of Angelenos take part in the many educational and cultural programs, resources, and services at the Los Angeles Public Library. Before we look ahead to what will […]
From the Archive: Holidays Past
Dec 15, 2014
Beyond twisting strings of light around the fronds of palm trees, Los Angeles is a diversely festive city that has always taken an active part in this season’s many multicultural […]
Looking Back at 2014’s Voices of ALOUD
Dec 12, 2014
Every year ALOUD brings a diverse range of fascinating voices to the stage for Angelenos to engage with books, art, music, history, science, politics, and more—representing some of the most […]
Sharing a Love for Libraries with Meghan Daum
Dec 04, 2014
As we’ve officially entered the holiday season, it’s the time of year for reflection and gratitude. Like many Angelenos, we are thankful for the wonderful local literary community that is […]
Listen While You Cook
Nov 24, 2014
It’s a week of giving thanks! Of course we are always grateful for the Los Angeles Public Library, but as you prepare to gather your family and friends around the […]
Zoning in on Ideal Study Spaces
Nov 20, 2014
How do you create a space where students will want to crack open their books after school? A space that’s safe and inviting, a space that’s cool, but also functional? […]