Herbs and spices have been used to improve and maintain health by people around the world for thousands of years. Adding some spice to your life enhances not just your food, but also your overall well-being. The International Languages department will be hosting a series of workshops presented by Integrative Health Specialist, Dr. Desmonette Hazly. The lectures will cover the history of common...
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A Week to Remember: Happy Birthday, Jonathan Lethem!
Jonathan Lethem was born on February 19, 1964. Lethem is a writer of novels, short stories, and essays; his work moves freely among genres, from science fiction to detective stories.
Music Memories: African-American Classical Composers
February is African-American History Month, so this week, we look at the work of several African-American composers of classical music.
A Kiss Cam View of Vintage Los Angeles
Ah Valentine's Day! The day to celebrate romantic love.
For some, it's a day of love and kisses to look forward to with your sweetheart, for others, well, not so much.
Reading the Map: A Celebration of African American Stories Across the United States
Black History Month is a time to remember the contributions that African Americans have left on our country and world. This year’s theme, Black Migrations, explores the impact the African diaspora has made around the globe.
Welcome to the RAND State Statistics Database
Greg Reynolds, Librarian III, Social Science, Philosophy & Religion Department, Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Are you a student, journalist, researcher, or policy maker looking for statistics or data to support your position or argument? Are you unsure of where to find your data?
A Week to Remember: Richard Ford
Richard Ford was born on February 16, 1944. Ford is a writer of novels and short stories; his best-known work is his series of books about former sportswriter Frank Bascombe.
Music Memories: John Williams
John Williams was born on February 8, 1932. Williams is a composer whose movie themes are instantly recognizable. In his sixty-year career, Williams has received 3 Emmys, 24 Grammys, and 5 Academy Awards. He's been nominated for the Academy Award 51 times, second only to Walt Disney.
Canciones románticas para San Valentín
Celebra el día del amor y la amistad con esta selección de canciones románticas de ayer y hoy que encontramos en Freegal Music. ¿No sabes qué es Freegal?
Organize Your Home and Your Life
Start 2019 by organizing your home and your life. If you do not know how to start, the Los Angeles Public Library has many books that can help you.
Spring Spotlight on Adult Literacy
Looking for a way to contribute to your community? Consider becoming an adult literacy volunteer with the Los Angeles Public Library! Statistics show that an estimated 33% of the adult residents of Los Angeles lack basic prose literacy skills.