Shining Light on Civil Rights

    Jan 11, 2018

    This January, the Los Angeles Public Library is paying tribute to the incredible legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through special programming across branch libraries from peace-themed craft projects for […]



    Opening Soon: Visualizing Language Oaxaca in L.A.

    Sep 14, 2017

    This Saturday, September 16, the Los Angeles Public Library in a partnership with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles kicks-off a special project to take a closer look at the […]



    Mastering the Art of Summer at the Library

    Aug 17, 2017

    Dave Roberts at Arroyo Seco Branch

    Books, baseball, and ice cream–what more could you want from summer? With a bustling slate of ALOUD programs, a renewed partnership with the Dodgers, and an entire month dedicated to […]




    Last Call for America’s Shakespeare: The Bard Goes West

    Feb 16, 2017

    America's Shakespeare: The Bard Goes West entrance

    Continuing the yearlong celebration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s extraordinary legacy, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles is exploring the timeless impact of the Bard on California culture […]



    Get Toasty With Young Literati

    Feb 01, 2017

    Busy Philipps hosts Young Literati gala

    On April 1 at Neuehouse Hollywood, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ young and inspiring membership group Young Literati will host its Ninth Annual Toast gala. Hosted by Colin Hanks […]



    A Year Full of Favorites

    Dec 23, 2016

    As more Angelenos depend on the resources and services of the Los Angeles Public Library, the support of our beloved Library continues to grow. With record-breaking participation of kids and […]



    Snapshots: A Preview of Visualizing Language

    Dec 22, 2016

    Mural at Casa de la Cuidad by Tlacolulokos, Oaxaca 2015.

    When colleagues from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles visited Oaxaca City, Mexico in 2015 as part of a Getty Foundation research grant for the forthcoming exhibition Visualizing Language: A […]



    Day of the Dead Comes to Life at the Library

    Oct 31, 2016

    Over the next few days the Los Angeles Public Library is hosting citywide celebrations to honor the traditions of Dia de los Muertos. From crafting sugar skulls to creating community […]