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Photo by Cliff Wesselmann from the Herald-Examiner Collection
Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, March 15, 2024

On Wednesday, May 17, 1967, a petite woman sporting a pink babydoll dress and white patent leather Mary Jane shoes pulled a pearl-handled Derringer revolver and pointed it in the direction of Los Angeles reporters and photographers. Bearing a passing resemblance to one of the Gabor sisters, the model had a teased platinum updo complete with false eyelashes and frosty pink lipstick that were...

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Graphic novelist Aarón Durán and his novels, Lazarus X66 and Season of the Bruja

Brujas, Horror, SciFi, and All In Between With Graphic Novelist Aarón Durán

Llyr Heller, Librarian, Teen'Scape, Friday, September 15, 2023

For years, graphic novels have entwined the art of illustration with storytelling, captivating readers with their unique blend of creativity. At the heart of this compelling medium are the stories by authors of the various communities that live, love, and thrive in the world.


Le-shanah tovah. A Happy New Year [Postcard for the Jewish New Year] Williamsburg Art Co., New York, printed in Saxony (Germany), n.d. Yiddish and Hebrew The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, University of California, Berkeley

Happy New Year!

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Thursday, September 14, 2023

Happy New Year! May your year be sweet and filled with joy!


Author Mat Osman and his latest novel, The Ghost Theatre

Interview With an Author: Mat Osman

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 14, 2023

Mat Osman is a musician, songwriter, bassist, and founding member of the British band Suede, as well as a composer for film


Author Henry Barajas and his graphic novel, La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo. An illustration of him receiving a medal of honor from President Barack Obama

Exploring Family Heritage Through Graphic Novels With Henry Barajas

Llyr Heller, Librarian, Teen'Scape, Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Graphic novels have become a captivating medium combining visual artistry and storytelling. The voices and perspectives of the Latino community have gained recognition thanks to authors like Henry Barajas.


Author Lan Samantha Chang and her latest novel, The Family Chao

Interview With Iowa Writers’ Workshop Director: Lan Samantha Chang

Michael C. Baradi, Librarian, Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, September 12, 2023

I met Lan Samantha Chang in 2019 when I took a short vacation to Iowa City, IA, home to the University of Iowa, known for its football team, the Hawkeyes, its speech-language pathology program, and its highly celebrated graduate program in creative writing, the Iowa Writers' Workshop.


Singer-songwriter Silvia Valencia and her book Bichazo

Crecer entre libros y canciones: un encuentro con la cantautora Silvia Valencia

Anna Avalos, Senior Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Monday, September 11, 2023

Escribir y compartir historias para niños y adolescentes en español es superimportante. Catalina Holguín y Silvia Valencia nos compartirán qué significa para ellas crecer entre libros y canciones en una plática que tomará parte durante Los Angeles Libros Festival.


Playwright Anthony Aguilar and his plays Little Red and El Verde

The Shop: A Decade of Celebrating Theatre With Playwright Anthony Aguilar

Deborah Spector, Librarian, Business & Economics Department, Friday, September 8, 2023

In July 2023, Center Theatre Group celebrated a significant milestone—the tenth anniversary of The Shop program. This program offers residents of Boyle Heights a valuable opportunity to engage with the art of theatre.


Collage of some Star Trek books and movies

Beam up to Action and Adventure: The Library Salutes Star Trek Day

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Friday, September 8, 2023

"Space. The Final Frontier. These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its Five Year Mission: To Explore Strange New Worlds, To Seek Out New Life and New Civilizations, To Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before."


Author Josh Winning and his latest novel, Burn the Negative

Interview With an Author: Josh Winning

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 7, 2023

Josh Winning is the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass.


Afro-Latinx authors: Torrey Maldonado, Tamika Burgess and Aya de Leon

Celebrating Afro-Latinx Voices With Tamika Burgess, Aya de León, and Torrey Maldonado

Phoebe Swan Guiot, Senior Librarian, Acquisitions, Wednesday, September 6, 2023

There is an enchanting power in stories woven by voices from diverse backgrounds. Stories from voices enrich our understanding, taking us on journeys through cultures and experiences we might never have known otherwise.


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