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The east lawn and the eastern exterior of Central Library, [1977]. William Reagh Collection
Guest Blogger, March 29, 2024

Sometimes it feels as though public libraries—free, government-supported, circulating libraries—have always been part of American life, but public libraries were rare before the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It wasn't until 1878 that California cities were allowed to levy a tax to pay for libraries, and the Los Angeles Public Library, founded in 1872, could become the library we know...

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Author Dahlia Adler and her latest book, At Midnight: 15 Beloved Fairy Tales Reimagined

Interview With an Author: Dahlia Adler

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dahlia Adler is an editor of mathematics by day, a book blogger by night, and an author at every spare moment in between.


prominant Black history makers

HistoryMakers Digital Archive

Catherine Royalty, Principal Librarian, Collections, Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Browse the HistoryMakers digital archive for interviews with fascinating individuals who have made significant contributions to life in the United States.


Amanda Charles and Candacy Taylor in the rare books room

Video: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Amanda Charles, Librarian III, Teen'Scape, Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Los Angeles Public Library has the second largest collection of Green Books, and we were honored to speak to Candacy Taylor, author of Overgrou


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Friday, February 3, 2023

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Author James Ramos and his latest book, The Wrong Kind of Weird

Interview With an Author: James Ramos

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, February 2, 2023

James Ramos (he/they) is a nonbinary, unapologetically dorky Minnesota native who now calls Arizona home.


Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age

Interview With Menopause Expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. And she's on a mission! She's exploring what it means to be a healthy woman in this culture and age and to support our growth as individuals and how we show up in our communities. Dr.


Oprah and background collage of selected books from her book club

Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey!

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Saturday, January 28, 2023

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.


Illustration of person contemplating on love, health and money

Salud, dinero y amor

Ana Campos, Principal Librarian, Central Library Services, Friday, January 27, 2023

Es el comienzo de un nuevo año, y con él, la oportunidad de empezar nuevas metas. Te recomendamos que el enfoque de esas metas sean la salud, dinero y amor para asegurar una vida más placentera.


Author Terry Pratchett and his biography of Terry Pratchett

Interview With an Author: Rob Wilkins

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 26, 2023

Rob Wilkins worked with Terry Pratchett for more than twenty years, first as his personal assistant and later as his business m


Author Peter Blauner and his latest novel, Picture in the Sand

Interview With an Author: Peter Blauner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 19, 2023

Peter Blauner's career has spanned several generations of New York City storytelling, and several mediums as well.


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