LGBTQ Pride at the Library
Oct 14, 2015
Following this summer’s landmark Supreme Court decision supporting gay marriage, ALOUD brings to the stage two of today’s most influential champions for equality. On Monday, October 19, hear from Roberta […]
Halloween Season Creeping In at the Library
Oct 06, 2015
October is officially the most festive month at the Los Angeles Public Library with a whirlwind of Halloween-themed activities for the whole family. Beyond getting your fill of books, movies, […]
Celebrating Latino Heritage Month at the Library
Sep 24, 2015
Through its rich collections and diverse programming, the Los Angeles Public Library has always celebrated the vast influence of Latino heritage and culture across our community, and from now through […]
Improvising with Patti Smith and Jonathan Lethem
Sep 18, 2015
Before writer Jonathan Lethem wrote nine critically acclaimed novels, he found early inspiration in the “formless” form of Patti Smith’s unhindered lyrics. On Monday, November 16, Smith will visit ALOUD […]
One Family’s Path to Lifelong Learning
Sep 09, 2015
When you don’t speak the language, or have a job, or understand the lay of the land, how do you navigate the difficult process of moving to a new place […]
Back to School at the Library
Sep 02, 2015
As students across the city return to school this month, the Los Angeles Public Library is especially abuzz with learning. The fresh start of a new school year is a […]
On the Horizon at ALOUD
Aug 14, 2015
ALOUD is gearing up for a whirlwind fall season with an incredible slate of authors, artists, thinkers, and activists! Here’s a rundown of what’s on the horizon. Be sure to […]
Coming Soon to ALOUD: Meghan Daum and Leslie Jamison
Jul 17, 2015
“Every writer says this, but growing up, the library was my main place,” said critically-acclaimed author and Los Angeles Times opinion columnist Meghan Daum last year when she spoke to […]
Playing Soon… To Live and Dine in L.A.: A Live Mixtape
Jul 14, 2015
Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Public Library for an evening of rhymes, music, and eats to raise awareness about food history and food justice […]
8 American Films for the 4th of July
Jun 29, 2015
In observance of Independence Day, the Los Angeles Public Library will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. But not to fret, the Library can still provide some […]