Machinations at the Library

    Aug 01, 2014

    Everyone loves the Los Angeles Public Library because it’s “free and open” to all, but what happens when artists are invited to creatively respond to the Library’s space and collection? […]




    Illuminating the Parallels Between Us and Animals

    Jul 04, 2014

    We love animals—they can be furry, fun, expressive…and moody, just like us! If you’ve ever wondered what your pet was thinking, you’ve probably compared your pet’s feelings to human emotions. […]



    Lost & Found at the Movies: All That Glitters

    Jun 24, 2014

    “I love watching movies. It’s my drug of choice,” award-winning filmmaker Miguel Arteta once confessed in an interview. This Monday, June 30, Arteta—a self-professed Turner Classics addict—will join Lost & […]



    Dear ONE: Love & Longing in Mid-Century Queer America

    Jun 18, 2014

    From 1953 to 1967, ONE Magazine, America’s first openly gay and lesbian periodical, reached thousands of readers each month—many who were isolated and in search of community.  Those readers wrote […]



    Help Feed Kids’ Bodies and Minds

    Jun 09, 2014

    To ensure that students who receive free school lunches don’t go hungry during summer break, the Library Foundation has teamed up with the Los Angeles Public Library and the Los […]




    A Summer of Learning at the Library

    Jun 04, 2014

    The Library Foundation has been a longtime supporter of the Summer Reading Club — Los Angeles Public Library’s longest running program — and this year it will be easier for […]



    The Library Store Summer Sale!

    May 28, 2014

    The Library Store will be holding its annual sale starting this Friday, May 30! Stop on by The Library Store for a huge selection of items marked down 50% to […]