Looking Forward to Fall at ALOUD
Aug 21, 2014
September is right around the corner, and ALOUD will be back for its fall season to offer Angelenos the chance to engage with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, MacArthur geniuses, international peace […]
Lost & Found at the Movies: The Ever-Adaptable Buck Henry
Aug 20, 2014
Befitting our library setting, legendary writer, actor, and director Buck Henry will explore writing and the art of adaptation at the next installment of Lost & Found at the Movies, […]
Young Literati Summer Social Heats Up
Aug 13, 2014
The kids may be going back to school, but the summer is not over for the Young Literati. This Saturday, the Young Literati are invited to gather in Santa Monica […]
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 & […]