Lost & Found at the Movies with John Nein

    Feb 25, 2014

    Last fall, the Library Foundation launched Lost & Found at the Movies, a new series to celebrate the art of cinema and the vitality of film culture. John Nein, a […]



    Tales from Two Cities

    Feb 19, 2014

    From the gritty drama of noir to the free-spirited poetry of the Beats, how does the literature of California tell us who we are? This Thursday, February 20, ALOUD kicks […]




    Wanda Coleman’s Muse Was Los Angeles

    Jan 09, 2014

    Wanda Coleman’s poetry was all music.  All street. All wild.  She was one of the most authentic people I have ever met.  She was entirely herself and if you didn’t […]



    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 […]