In 1930, the Los Angeles Public Library’s summer reading program was conceived as a way to encourage children—not tied to farm work—to continue reading during their summer vacation. Today, although […]
We loved this piece at OnCentral on how Measure L is helping Los Angeles Public Libraries return to their full glory. Check it out: ‘Second home’: South LA library’s offerings […]
Recently, we spotlighted Amy Bradley, one of the two inaugural ILP residents. This week, we talked to Yesenia Villar-Villalobos, who is from East Los Angeles and received her M.L.I.S. from […]
Over the last year, the Library Foundation and Los Angeles Public Library have collaborated to launch the first of its kind librarian residencies in a major public library. The Innovation […]
“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 […]
