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Close-up of a single page of the Gutenberg Bible, 1456
Close-up of a single page of the Gutenberg Bible, 1456
Vi Ha, Senior Librarian, International Languages Department, April 25, 2024

In this ongoing year-long exploration of the book that includes workshops, exhibits, video interviews, demos and more, there should be an exploration of the artistry of the book within the exemplary holdings of the Central Library, specifically focusing on the treasures in the Los Angeles Public Library's Special Collections that anyone can come see through making an appointment using this...

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Clockwise from top left, Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Branch Library at 1623 Ivar Avenue (1986-present): Hollywood Branch Library at 1623 Ivar Avenue (1940-1982); Hollywood Branch Library at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard (1923-1939); Hollywood Branch Library at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard (1907-1922). Los Angeles Public Library Institutional Collection

Dig Los Angeles: Hollywood Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library

Tiffney Sanford, Administrative Clerk, Valley Plaza Branch Library, Friday, December 9, 2022

The growth of the Hollywood branch of the Los Angeles Public Library mirrors the development of Hollywood as a place. From sleepy beginnings, it grew quicker than expected, with highs and lows punctuated by dramatic events and interesting people.


Author Sallt Thorne and her latest novel, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match

Interview With an Author: Sally Thorne

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 8, 2022

Sally Thorne is the USA Today-bestselling author of


Author Eric Esquivel

Interview With Library Super Patron and Children’s Author: Eric Esquivel

Susan Fukushima, Adult Librarian, Felipe de Neve Branch Library, Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Eric Esquivel is a Los Angeles-based writer and storyteller working in the fields of Animation, Comic Books, Journalism, and Prose.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Monday, December 5, 2022

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!


Collage of films adapted from books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, December 2, 2022

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.


Lucky Girl: How I Became a Horror Writer A Krampus Story novel by M. Rickert

Interview With an Author: M. Rickert

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 1, 2022

Before earning her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts, M. Rickert worked as a kindergarten teacher, coffee shop barista, Disneyland balloon vendor, and personnel assistant in Sequoia National Park.


Albums covers collage with words Happy Birthday behind Central Library building

Music for a 150th Birthday Party: A Century and a Half of Songs from the Los Angeles Public Library

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Thursday, December 1, 2022

Happy 150th birthday, Los Angeles Public Library!


	 Officials presenting the old courthouse clock to the Los Angeles County Museum on March 2, 1936.

Daylight Saving Time: Keep or Toss?

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox, which fell on September 22nd this year, but it is with the end of Daylight Saving Time that Fall kicks into high gear. Time is interrupted and abruptly travels backward; under the shadow of the night, 2 a.m. mysteriously becomes 1 a.m.


Author Marion Deeds and her latest novel, Comeuppance Served Cold

Interview With an Author: Marion Deeds

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Marion Deeds was born in Santa Barbara, California, and moved to northern California when she was five. She loves the redwoods, the ocean, dogs, and crows.


Martin Scorsese at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.

Happy Birthday Martin Scorsese: From Gangster Epics to Film Preservation

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Thursday, November 17, 2022

Martin Scorsese, born November 17th, 1942 turns 80 years old today. Known as Marty to his pals, he is one of North America’s most well-known directors.


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