LAPL Blog
Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy

What the Library Means to Me: Adult Literacy Learner Gets a Job
For 35 years, the Adult Literacy program at the Los Angeles Public Library has helped adults all over Los Angeles improve their reading and writing skills.
Enfoque en la alfabetización: un sueño hecho realidad
En julio del año pasado, tres estudiantes emprendieron su camino hacia la alfabetización a través de Leamos, un programa de alfabetización a base de computadora, en la Biblioteca Pacoima.
Spotlight on Literacy: A Dream Come True
Last July, three students began a journey toward literacy via Leamos, a computer-based literacy program, at the Pacoima Branch Library.
Adult Literacy Volunteers Recognized
The Los Angeles Public Library recognizes the 2018 recipients of The President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Spotlight on Adult Literacy: Dreams Achieved
For 35 years, the Adult Literacy program at the Los Angeles Public Library has helped adults all over Los Angeles improve their reading and writing skills. Gregory Hill is one of our inspiring learners.
Interview with a Career Online High School Graduate - Brenda Trani
Brenda Trani is a recent graduate from Los Angeles Public Library’s Career Online High School. We talked to Brenda just before our March graduation to ask her about her experience.
Interview with a Career Online High School Graduate - Willie Howard
On March 14, 2018 Willie Howard graduated from the Los Angeles Public Library’s Career Online High School program. Born and raised in Los Angeles and the oldest of 6 children, Willie has been a patron of the Central Library for many years.
Heavy Metal 101 (at the Library!)
For a long time, you’ve known you were different.
While your family enjoys summer days filled with sunshine, you dream of freezing moons and blizzard beasts stalking the frosty tundra!