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Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, March 22, 2024

The Derringer Press Conference

The Derringer press conference is what Judge Cannon became infamous for, and the blowback would be mighty. The popular narrative often goes something like this: Judge Cannon calls a press conference to draw attention to herself and does so by brandishing a gun at the press. They take photos that are distributed around the world, and she turns the Los...

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Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1800s, woodblock print on paper

Supernatural Summer: Hungry Ghosts of China and Japan

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, July 24, 2023

In the hottest part of the summer in Japan, there is an old tradition of gathering a group of people into a large hall to share ghost stories. A hundred candles or lanterns light the hall, and a flame is blown out after each ghost story is finished.


Author Susanna Hoffs and her first novel, This Bird Has Flown

Interview With an Author: Susanna Hoffs

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 20, 2023

Boasting one of pop’s most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a degree in Art.


Author Christopher Huang and his latest novel, Unnatural Ends

Interview With an Author: Christopher Huang

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Christopher Huang grew up in Singapore, an only child in a family tree that expands dramatically sideways at his parents' generation.


Illustration of person with eyes close and hands out in a connected mind and body posture

Elegir florecer en la adversidad: Una introducción al crecimiento postraumático

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Saturday, July 15, 2023

La mayoría de las personas experimentarán un evento traumático en algún momento de sus vidas y se recuperarán con el tiempo, pero algunas desarrollarán una afección llamada trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT).


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Choosing to Bloom in Adversity: An Introduction to Post Traumatic Growth

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Saturday, July 15, 2023

While most people will experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives and recover over time, some will develop a condition called post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). PTSD is a group of symptoms that can occur as a response to experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of events.


Author Rose Wilding and her debut novel, Speak of the Devil

Interview With an Author: Rose Wilding

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 13, 2023

Rose Wilding is a crime writer from the north of England. She studied at the University of Manchester, the University of Sunderland, and Towson University.


3 binge box collections on a blue background

Binge Boxes: Your Ticket to Unforgettable Movie Nights!

Phoebe Swan Guiot, Senior Librarian, Acquisitions, Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Lights, camera, action! The Los Angeles Public Library is thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the library's collection of entertainment options: Binge Boxes.


Interior of car with Libby and hoopla apps on navigation screen

Listen on the Road With Libby and hoopla

Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources, Monday, July 10, 2023

Audiobooks allow you to enjoy your favorite books easily: while you clean, during a workout, or while cooking dinner. Listening to an audiobook is also a great way to pass the time on the road.


Collage of films and their adapted books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, July 7, 2023

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


Science Fiction writer, Robert A. Heinlein against a collage of his books

Remembering Robert A. Heinlein, the Dean of Science Fiction

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Friday, July 7, 2023

Alien invaders, genetically engineered humans with extended lifespans, and a Messiah from Mars, these a just a few of the characters readers will encounter when exploring the worlds of Robert A. Heinlein.


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