Gettin’ deals at The Library Store
May 22, 2012
The time of year has come once again… the sun is shining, lemonade is flowing, people are picnicking at the park… which means it’s time for the LIBRARY STORE SUPER SUMMER BLOW […]
Neuroscientist David Eagleman’s Mind Blowing ALOUD Appearance
May 21, 2012
Last week, neuroscientist David Eagleman came to ALOUD to demystify the inner-workings of the subconscious mind. After an hour and a half conversation with author Susan Orlean about his new […]
In Memory of a Master: Carlos Fuentes
May 18, 2012
Earlier this week one of Mexico’s greatest writers, and one of the world’s most admired champions of ideas and letters, died in Mexico City. An ardent supporter of libraries, Carlos […]
The Los Angeles Public Library Curates the History of Mad Men
May 17, 2012
Over at the Huffington Post, we are excited by a new blog series by the Los Angeles Public Library. With untouchable research skills and a knack for words, the librarians […]
Are You an Alison Bechdel Fan? Revisit Her ALOUD Appearance
May 16, 2012
“This is an exceptionally fun crowd… it’s like all my friends,” one ALOUD audience member said as she took her seat for the packed Alison Bechdel event last week, where […]
Library Love at The Library Store
May 15, 2012
We’re beyond thrilled with the outcome of our collaboration with MAPTOTE – the official Libraries of Los Angeles Tote! Perfect to schlep your books home from your favorite of the […]
La Cybernauta
May 14, 2012
“I think people come to the library because they like to be around information. Everyone should have that privilege. Collectively and individually, we’re empowered by knowledge. Libraries house vast amounts […]
Vote for us!
May 11, 2012
The Library Store has been nominated in the Best Bookstore category again this year! We won this title in both 2010 & 2011, and we’re hoping to win it again! Please […]
Terry Tempest Williams: A Meditation on Mothers
May 10, 2012
I am enthralled by the beauty of the this book, its textured jacket cover, the letterpress on the hard cover, and my favorite- the silhouettes of little black birds silently […]
A Treatise on the Benefits of Membership
May 08, 2012
You may be a card carrying member of the Los Angeles Public Library, but are you a card carrying member of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles? The Library Foundation’s […]