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Keith Kesler, Social Media Librarian, Public Relations Department

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Video: L.A. Untangled - Eric Brightwell
Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its iconic palm trees, Hollywood glitz, and diverse neighborhoods, has always been a city of unique stories and hidden treasures. And in our latest installment of "L.A.
Kobe's Bookshelf
Kobe Bryant’s post-basketball life was dedicated to inspiring young people through storytelling.
Books that Inspired Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle was a rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist from Los Angeles. In March of 2019, Hussle was fatally shot outside his store Marathon Clothing.
Interview With an Author: Jenn Bailey
Jenn Bailey has won blue ribbons for pie baking, roamed Australia as the still photographer for Continuum, and made it to the Top 40 in the Lego Master Builder competition. Bailey has her MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Meet a Maker: James Ancheta
Ahead of DTLA Mini Maker Faire 2019, we are spotlighting a few of the Makers who will be joining us this Saturday, December 7.
Noname Selections at LAPL
We are excited to partner with Noname's Book Club to keep you up to date in finding all the selections free of charge.
Meet a Maker: Bruce Dominguez and Call to Adventure
Ahead of DTLA Mini Maker Faire 2019, we are spotlighting a few of the Makers who will be joining us December 7.
Meet the Makers: Joan and Rich From Nonscriptum
Ahead of DTLA Mini Maker Faire 2019, we are spotlighting a few of the Makers who will be joining us December 7.
Portrait of an Artist: LAPL x Gajin Fujita
Gajin Fujita takes us into his studio to discuss the role the public library played in inspiring his art as well as the meaning behind Guardian Angel which is featured on our new Los Angeles Public Library art library card. As Gajin says,
The Library of The Library Book
The Library Book by Susan Orlean has introduced our downtown gem to a whole new audience.