Machinations at the Library
Aug 01, 2014
Everyone loves the Los Angeles Public Library because it’s “free and open” to all, but what happens when artists are invited to creatively respond to the Library’s space and collection? […]
Lost & Found at the Movies Explores L.A.’s Greatest Roles
Jul 22, 2014
Los Angeles has been a “character” in countless films. On Thursday, July 24, the latest edition of Lost & Found at the Movies, the Library Foundation’s new series celebrating the […]
Globetrotting with the LAPL’s Travel Poster Collection
Jul 08, 2014
Summer is the season of travel. Whether you are planning an exotic international trip or a laidback SoCal staycation, the Los Angeles Public Library’s Travel Poster Collection will inspire anyone […]
Illuminating the Parallels Between Us and Animals
Jul 04, 2014
We love animals—they can be furry, fun, expressive…and moody, just like us! If you’ve ever wondered what your pet was thinking, you’ve probably compared your pet’s feelings to human emotions. […]
The Faces of The Library Store On Wheels
Jul 02, 2014
Come visit these smiling faces at any of The Library Store On Wheels’ upcoming stops! Saturday 7/19 @ Donald Bruce Kaufman Library Anniversary 2 – 5PM Saturday 7/19 @ Renegade […]
Fun and Free for the Fourth of July
Jun 30, 2014
Looking for fun things to celebrate the fourth with kids or teens? From stories to crafts to music, Megan Katz, a Children’s Librarian at the John C. Fremont Branch has […]
Lost & Found at the Movies: All That Glitters
Jun 24, 2014
“I love watching movies. It’s my drug of choice,” award-winning filmmaker Miguel Arteta once confessed in an interview. This Monday, June 30, Arteta—a self-professed Turner Classics addict—will join Lost & […]
Dear ONE: Love & Longing in Mid-Century Queer America
Jun 18, 2014
From 1953 to 1967, ONE Magazine, America’s first openly gay and lesbian periodical, reached thousands of readers each month—many who were isolated and in search of community. Those readers wrote […]
Shop for Father’s Day at The Library Store!
Jun 10, 2014
Have you thought about shopping for Father’s Day yet? We suggest letting your dollar do double duty by heading on over to The Library Store to get your dad a […]
Help Feed Kids’ Bodies and Minds
Jun 09, 2014
To ensure that students who receive free school lunches don’t go hungry during summer break, the Library Foundation has teamed up with the Los Angeles Public Library and the Los […]