From the Photo Collection: Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2013
As you painstakingly prepare to baste, roast, smoke, or deep-fry your turkey–or tofurkey–be comforted by the fact that you are part of a long tradition of Angelenos gathering around the […]
Bookmark This #16
Nov 22, 2013
What better time to give thanks for the Los Angeles Public Library than in November? As you take a break from trimming the turkey (or tofurkey), mashing potatoes and opening […]
Anjelica Huston Shares Her Literary Loves
Nov 21, 2013
Growing up on an idyllic Irish estate as the daughter of legendary director John Huston and prima ballerina Enrica Soma, Anjelica Huston was virtually predestined to become an artist. Her […]
The Truck Stops Here!
Nov 13, 2013
The Library Store On Wheels is headed your direction in November! Friday 11/15 @ Studio City Library: Noon to 5pm Sunday 11/17 @ Patchwork Long Beach: 11am to 5pm Saturday […]
From the Archive: Remembering Veterans
Nov 08, 2013
Although the Library will be closed this Monday, November 11 as we honor those who have served our country, you can still access the Library’s online collections, including podcasts from […]
Louise Steinman Straightens Out the Past in “The Crooked Mirror”
Nov 05, 2013
“I hope this speaks to reconciliation of all kinds,” says Louise Steinman about her new book, The Crooked Mirror: A Memoir of Polish-Jewish Reconciliation. “I don’t think it’s restricted to […]
Why to Get Your Teen to the Library
Nov 04, 2013
With nearly 10,000 teens taking part in the 2013 Summer Reading Club, Young Adult librarians got creative with projects to keep teens engaged over the long school break. This year’s […]
Making History Graphic
Nov 01, 2013
Over the past two years, ALOUD has featured two separate programs that have explored the graphic novel as a unique form of storytelling. First, Alison Bechdel amazed us with her […]
Halloween Stories at the Library
Oct 29, 2013
It’s the time of year when we welcome scary stories to creep up on us. From movies to books to good old word-of-mouth, the Los Angeles Public Library has you […]
Bookmark This #15
Oct 25, 2013
Halloween is just around the corner, so how about picking up a good book to read in between doling out candy to your cutely or frighteningly-costumed neighbors? The selections in […]