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John Bernhill Phillips, the first designated Central Library director. Shelves of film reels in the Audio-Visual Department

Establishing the Role: Part 2 of the Central Library Director Series

May 05, 2026

Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating 100 years of the Central Library, making this the perfect time to spotlight the exceptional librarians who have overseen this remarkable building and everything within: its collections, programs, services, and staff.

Central 100, Library History
Early directors of Central Library - Helen Theresa Kennedy, Althea Hester Warren and Annebell "Anne" Fraser Leidendeker

Who’s the Boss? Part 1 of the Central Library Director Series

March 31, 2026

Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating 100 years of the Central Library, making this the perfect time to spotlight the exceptional librarians who have overseen this remarkable building and everything within: its collections, programs, services, and staff.

Central 100, Library History
The Central Library cornerstone

Los Angeles, a Miracle City: L.A. in the 1920s

January 28, 2026

It’s 2026, and here at the Library, we’re looking forward to commemorating 100 years of the Central Library. Dedicated in July 1926, the opening of this architectural icon was a milestone not only for the Library system but for the entire city.

Central 100, Central Library, Los Angeles History
A group of Chinese motion picture extras after a Labor Day parade in Los Angeles. Eddie stands at the far left next to his wife, Jennie.

Labor Day in America – Not Just Another Beach Day

August 30, 2024

While Memorial Day often serves as the kick-off to summer, Labor Day has long symbolized the season's end. This federal holiday always falls on the first Monday in September.

California History
Mexican American woman workers at the Side Way Baby Carriage Co. circa 1922

We Mean Business: The Women of the American Labor Movement

March 20, 2023

Women’s work—inside and outside the home—has always been a part of American life. But the reality of work has not always been easy. Through marches, strikes, boycotts, and organizing, women have fought for fair wages, safer working conditions, and equal treatment under the law.

Women's History Month
Deaf students in class

National Deaf History Month: Celebrating an American Community

March 15, 2019

National Deaf History Month, which runs from March 13 to April 15, celebrates deaf history and promotes awareness of American deaf culture. The celebration spans two calendar months to include several key dates:

Social Science Department, Celebrations

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