Oldies but Goodies
Apr 11, 2012
In honor of National Library week, we thought we’d round up a few of our favorite tried-and-true library related items. These may not be the newest things in our store, […]
Inspiration for the Day
Apr 09, 2012
Look here for more photos of these extraordinary pieces from artist Matthew Picton. They’re “map sculptures”: that is, paper sculptures of cities. But here’s the twist: the city is made […]
Stay home and read? Absolutely!
Apr 06, 2012
Thanks to hundreds of book lovers, reading enthusiasts and homebodies, the 2012 Stay Home and Read a Book Ball has received nearly 300 gifts and raised $40,000! From If You […]
Hazy Homecoming and Creative Musings with Jonah Lehrer
Apr 05, 2012
I’m floating in that deliciously nebulous zone of the duo world where adrenaline and fatigue mesh together in a non-descriptiveness that confuses time zones, languages, and sense of direction. I […]
Homemade Pop-Tarts?… Yes please!
Apr 04, 2012
There are few things that get us as excited in The Library Store as the arrival of a new cookbook– and if that cookbook offers a recipe for a homemade […]
Kicking Off National Poetry Month
Apr 02, 2012
T.S. Eliot dubbed April the “cruelest month,” but for poetry enthusiasts today, we consider April the happiest month—an entire month to celebrate poetry and its vital place in our culture. […]
Mining the Vaults: Supreme Court in the House
Mar 29, 2012
The Supreme Court has been at the top of the headlines this week. What exactly goes on inside those high-minded heads? Check out this video with Justice Stephen Breyer when […]
Congratulations to Local Poet Wanda Coleman on National Award
Mar 29, 2012
Wanda Coleman, who is coming to ALOUD on Thursday, April 12, has just been honored by the Poetry Society of America. Congratulations to one of L.A.’s brightest voices! Announcing the […]
Save the Date: Library Foundation20th Anniversary Celebration
Mar 21, 2012
Dear readers, One of our big initiatives as of late has been the planning of our 20th Anniversary Celebration, which is planned for the evening of Sunday, September 23rd. Some […]
Who wants to Stay Home and Read? Turns out a lot of folks!
Mar 15, 2012
What fun we’ve been having with our “Stay Home and Read a Book Ball” social media campaign! If you’re not already following us on Twitter or Facebook, here’s a little […]