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Tippecanoe and Libraries, Too

October 15, 2018

When I was a young child, my parents became US citizens. My dad first, and then a few years later my mom. I didn't fully understand what that meant at the time, but I remember them talking about how important it was because now they could vote.

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Pictured from left, are Vivian Vance, co-star, holding her Emmy for Best Supporting Actress, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball holding the Best Situation Comedy Emmy

What the Emmy Awards Looked Like In Vintage Los Angeles

September 15, 2018

Who will win, who will "be happy just to be nominated," and who will go home empty-handed? Watch the festivities tonight to find out, but before you do, check out these amazing images from our photo collection of past Emmy award celebrations.

TESSA, Emmys, Awards
colored drawing of women's clothes from 1845

What Fall Fashions Looked Like 200 Years Ago

September 13, 2018

I love fashion and seeing all the beautiful new clothes and styles coming out for the fall season.

TESSA, Art Department, Fashion Plates, Teens
game of thrones book covers with Emmy statue

And the Emmy Goes To...Books!

September 11, 2018

The 70th Annual Emmy Awards will air live Monday, September 17. Will you be watching?

TESSA, Emmys
3 children heading into a school on the first day

What Back to School Looked Like in Vintage Los Angeles

August 10, 2018

It's the day lots of adults look forward to, and lots of kids dread. After a summer of fun, it's time to start setting that alarm again, shop for supplies, and go back to school!

TESSA, Photo Collection, History, Los Angeles History, Vintage LA, Teens
This drawing, by Valley Times staff artist Bob Hyde depicts a "hot" dog suffering during the hot Nevada summer.

Beat the Heat at the Library!

August 06, 2018

It's another So Cal scorcher, and you really need somewhere cool to go. Why don't you head over to your local library? We have 73 locations around Los Angeles that function as cooling centers.

Health Matters, Branch Libraries, Central Library
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Color the Library With a Free Printable Coloring Sheet

August 02, 2018

National Coloring Book Day is recognized annually on August 2. Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but in the last few years, adults have gotten in on the act, and a whole cottage industry of coloring books for grown-ups have cropped up.

Art, Culture, Central Library, Teens, Central 25
Shaq vs a Shark

Live Every Week Like It's Shark Week

July 23, 2018

Actor Tracy Morgan said, "Live every week like it's Shark Week," but this week is actually Shark Week and it happens to be the 30th anniversary, making it the longest-running cable television event in history!

History, Science, Books. e-Media, Sharks
LeBron James wearing a Lakers jersey

Welcome to Los Angeles, LeBron

July 20, 2018

Dearest LeBron,

Books, e-Media, Teens
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Three Men and the Moon

July 20, 2018

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the lunar surface, making American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin the first humans to walk on the moon. Armstrong was the first to touch toe, and he meandered about for two and a half hours outside the spacecraft.

Science, History, Books. e-Media

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