Get Smart With Your Finances
Apr 10, 2014
Don’t be delinquent with your taxes… remember actress Veronica Lake’s fall from the Hollywood limelight? From the LAPL Photo Collection, May 8, 1951: “There were no dramatics, no kleiglights, no […]
Toddling Through Children’s Books with Jason Boog
Mar 20, 2014
How do you pick the best books for the baby or toddler in your life? After three years of research with my daughter, I think you should take them to […]
From the Archive: The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 20, 2014
This year’s observance of Martin Luther King Day is made especially momentous as it also marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther […]
This Year’s Highlights of Membership
Dec 23, 2013
Members of the Library Foundation are a dedicated group of people who share a deep commitment to helping the Library provide all Angelenos with access to ideas, information, and lifelong […]
Tying the Room Together; Highlights from ALOUD
Dec 20, 2013
The year brought many unexpected surprises to the ALOUD stage: a first-ever live rap with local hip hop stars backing author MK Asante; Quetzal bringing vintage music from the Los […]
Looking at the Past and Present; A Year of Special Projects
Dec 17, 2013
The Library Foundation has spent the last year envisioning the role of the 21st century library by launching a range of special projects that celebrate the rich history and culture […]
A New Gateway to Citizenship
Jul 02, 2013
As we prepare to celebrate July 4th and the great civil liberties of our country, there’s never been a better time to spread the word about a wonderful service available […]
Come See the “Songs in the Key of L.A” at the Central Library
Jun 28, 2013
This Monday, July 1st, an exciting new exhibit from the “Songs in the Key of L.A.” project will be unveiled in the downtown Central Library’s First Floor Galleries. The exhibit […]
Now on Demand: Online Streaming at the Library
Jun 12, 2013
Would you love to instantly stream a Ken Burns’ documentary or listen to the audiobook of The Silver Linings Playbook without having to pay or waiting to download the file? […]
LAPL’s Summer Reading Program Is So Delicious
Jun 03, 2013
Since 1930 the Los Angeles Public Library has offered a free summer reading program to foster literacy and learning when students are out of school and susceptible to the dreaded […]