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Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources

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Dreaming of Wakanda: Afrofuturism and Afrofantasy

February 28, 2018

Afrofuturism is the reimagining of a future filled with arts, science and technology seen through a black lens.

Books, e-Media, African American History Month, Heritage Months
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12 Books About Martin Luther King Jr.

January 12, 2018

In the early 1960s, Martin Luther King, Jr., (MLK) symbolized hope, fortitude and change in a country that was caught in discriminatory social attitudes towards African-Americans. He was a leader and spokesperson for the Civil Rights Movement.

Books, Martin Luther King Jr., African American History Month, Heritage Months
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Golden Globe Nominated Books at the Library

December 30, 2017

The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards will soon be upon us, set to air on January 7, 2018. Many of the nominations were based on works that were once only books. These books below, have all inspired 2017 Golden Globe nominated movies and TV shows.

Books, e-Media, Movies
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Winter Solstice: 6 Questions

December 21, 2017

1) What is the Winter Solstice?

It is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Books, Winter, e-Media
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Dodgers in The World Series!

October 27, 2017

The excitement is heating up as the Dodgers head into the weekend for Game 3 in Houston to face the Astros. The series is currently tied at 1-1. Here at the Los Angeles Public Library we are big supporters of our hometown team.

Dodgers, Social Media
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For The Love of Reading

August 24, 2017

Reading has been my favorite pastime for most of my life. Curling up with a good book and a cup of tea, is one of my favorite things.

Books, e-Media
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Audiobooks for Your Next Family Road Trip

July 05, 2017

The summer is upon us—many people may soon be going on family road trips. One great way to pass the time on the road is for the whole family to listen to an audiobook together.

Digital Content Team, Audiobooks
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Summer Lunch at the Library For Kids & Teens

June 23, 2017

Here at the Los Angeles Public Library, Summer Lunch at the Library is now well underway.

Summer Reading Challenge, Summer Lunch Program, Celebrations
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More Audiobooks About Los Angeles

June 21, 2017

In continual celebration of Audiobook Month here at the Los Angeles Public Library, here are a few more audiobook fiction highlights.The following audiobooks are a continuation on the booklist theme, 

Digital Content Team, Audiobooks
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Juneteenth

June 19, 2017

“The people from Texas took Juneteenth Day to Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, and other places they went.”

— Isabel Wilkerson, The Warmth of Other Suns

Juneteenth, History

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