ALOUD and LAPL Among Favorite Local Literary Spots
Aug 23, 2012
Even if you are already one who hits the Los Angeles literary pavement, you might learn something new with this great post over at Ploughshares that covers the who, what, […]
Children and Teen Read Through the Summer at the LAPL
Aug 22, 2012
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 […]
Bookmark This! Meet Our New Reading Community
Aug 20, 2012
I am excited to launch Bookmark This!, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ recommended reading program. Each month, we will present you with a list of books, stories, or poems […]
Measure L on the Up-Swing!
Aug 15, 2012
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 […]
Love Your Librarian
Aug 15, 2012
We here at The Library Store definitely have some love for our librarians. Their knowledge and zest for what they do is an inspiration! This is why we were so excited […]
Newer Poets Primer: Part Three with Suzanne Lummis
Jul 24, 2012
Tonight, July 24 at ALOUD, the 17th edition of the annual newer poets program comes to the stage with six of Los Angeles’ freshest voices. There’s still time to reserve […]
Gray Brechin Excavates the New Deal in Southern California
Jul 05, 2012
The invitation to speak at the ALOUD series at the Los Angeles Public Library on June 21 gave me an opportunity not only to show the audience an indispensable but […]
Status Report: US Libraries
Jul 03, 2012
Thanks to the ALA for this helpful infographic detailing the current state of US Libraries. Today, the role of a library is a lifeline to the technology resources and training essential […]
Five Questions for Dana Spiotta
Jun 27, 2012
This week, ALOUD is hosting novelist Dana Spiotta in conversation with Janet Fitch and LA Times staff writer Carolyn Kellogg on “Artists and Survivors: Lost and Found in LA.” Spiotta’s […]
Meet the Innovation Leadership Program Residents: Part Two
Jun 25, 2012
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 […]