Beach Reads and Other L.A. Stories
Jun 15, 2017
As we gear up for a summer of reading, the Los Angeles Public Library has many books that dive into the great stories of Los Angeles–and some will even put […]
Last Call…Take the Reading Challenge
May 26, 2017
In January, the Library Foundation kicked-off its 25th Anniversary year with a special celebration of our favorite pastime–reading! We invited everyone to take part in a Reading Challenge by reading […]
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 […]
A Summer Blast From the Past
Aug 09, 2016
From drag races to family birthday parties, from Buster Keaton dutifully serving as the honorary mayor of Woodland Hills to an airplane crash on Glenoaks Boulevard—a range of everyday and […]
2015’s Timely Topics and Voices of ALOUD
Dec 17, 2015
Throughout 2015, ALOUD welcomed some of today’s most distinguished voices to engage with Angelenos on timely topics from politics, books, art, music, science, history, and beyond. With 45 riveting programs, […]
One Treasure of Central Library and Beyond
Nov 23, 2015
With over 3 million archival photos emphasizing local and state history, the Los Angeles Public Library became one of the first public libraries to begin digitizing its images in the […]
Celebrate Native Heritage Month
Nov 17, 2015
This November is Native Heritage Month, and there’s a myriad ways you can celebrate at the Los Angeles Public Library through its special programs and events, collections, and more. Featuring […]
Cool Treats at the Library
Aug 26, 2015
Food has been a hot topic this summer at the Los Angeles Public Library as we’ve explored our city’s long culinary history through the Library’s menu collection with “To Live […]
Raise Your Glass For Libraries at the Young Literati Seventh Annual Toast
Mar 04, 2015
On Saturday, March 28, raise your glass with the Library Foundation’s Young Literati for the Seventh Annual Toast to benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. Celebrating the delicious and diverse literary history of L.A., […]
12 Months of the Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 23, 2014
Every year thousands of Angelenos take part in the many educational and cultural programs, resources, and services at the Los Angeles Public Library. Before we look ahead to what will […]