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21 Collections–Extended Through March 24
An exhibition examining the role collections play in telling our stories and those of our communities and Los Angeles at large.
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Memory Lab
Providing tools and resources to preserve your unique history.
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Satan’s Summer in the City of Angels
A new exhibit examining the social impact of the Night Stalker.
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Ukuleles
You can borrow ukuleles at selected libraries. Check out a ukulele and make music today!
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Washington Post
We offer unlimited digital access to The Washington Post from inside any of our libraries. No registration or sign-in required.
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Winter Reading Challenge
Celebrate winter by joining our Winter Reading Challenge, December 14 - January 14. Complete five activities and win a prize.
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Explore L.A.
You can now use your library card to enjoy many of L.A.'s top museums and attractions for free.
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Emergency Preparedness
Resources that can help you prepare for emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, flooding, extreme heat and storms.
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Voter Information
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Get the information and resources you need to vote.
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Financial Planning Day
Meet one-on-one with a Certified Financial Planner™ to discuss your personal finance questions, concerns, and interests.
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Radical Kinship
A new exhibit celebrating 30 years of Homeboy Industries.
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Healthy Choices
You may qualify for CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal benefits. DPSS staff can accept and process your application at selected libraries.
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Free HIV/STI Screenings
A mobile testing unit will be visiting selected libraries to administer free, confidential HIV and STI screenings.
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My Name is Aram
A new exhibit to mark the 110th anniversary of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright William Saroyan’s birth, featuring images taken by photographer Boghos Boghossian.
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e-Books Made Simple
SimplyE makes it easier to browse, borrow and read library e-books. This app brings most of our e-book collections together in one place.
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Browsealoud
This toolbar makes our website more accessible by providing speech, reading and translation support for users with print disabilities, dyslexia, low literacy, and mild visual impairments.
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Alexa, ask hoopla…
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa. Play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on the Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot, and Show devices.
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Downtown Traffic Alert
Weekend closures of Flower St. and 6th St. near Central Library began in July and will continue for several months. When necessary, use Grand Ave. to access the parking garage.
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OverDrive Magazines
Digital magazines are now available on OverDrive. The collection includes OK!, HGTV Magazine, O, ESPN, The Atlantic, Popular Science, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest and many other popular publications.
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World Cup Reads
Are you excited for the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Here are some of the best books on soccer to keep you reading between matches.