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vintage Halloween postcard
Julia G, October 29, 2018

Jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, clever costumes and spooky decorations—Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States. But where exactly did Halloween come from? What customs and folklore evolved into the festive holiday we celebrate today?


page from the book, Something Smells
Lauren Kratz, October 25, 2018

The most popular question I receive during the month of October is, “Where are your Halloween books?” The library has a vast collection of Halloween and holiday books, but sometimes there are families that prefer not to participate in the holiday or have children that get too scared from Halloween stories.


collection of Manga book covers
Yoko Hata, October 23, 2018

Halloween is just around the corner, are you getting excited? Halloween is a very popular holiday in Japan these days with people observing all the traditions of wearing costumes and handing out candy for the children’s trick or treating night.


Judy Aldrich, 8, receives pumpkin treat from Donna Lewis
Tina Lernø, October 30, 2018

I'll be the first to admit it, Halloween is my favorite holiday! I love everything about it from the spooky atmosphere and dressing up in a costume, to—I confess—all the candy! As an adult and a parent, it's also been a joy to create costumes for my family and take my little ghosties trick or treating.


Lupita Leyva, November 29, 2017

Una de las más populares películas familiares actualmente es Coco de Disney Pixar. Esta producción está basada la tradición mexicana del Día de los Muertos, la cual se ha vuelto extremadamente popular entre las comunidades del sur de California.


Lupita Leyva, November 29, 2017

One of the most popular family movies currently is Disney Pixar’s Coco. The movie is based on the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which has become extremely popular among the communities of Southern California.


children oohing at turkey coming out of the oven
Tina Lernø, November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving in Los Angeles 100 years ago was an interesting affair. World War I was over, but troops were still stationed overseas, and most institutions continued to support the effort either by rationing food, or sending supplies “Over There.”


scary movies for Halloween graphic. pumpkins and scary figures in background
Keith Chaffee, October 31, 2017

It's Halloween and what better time for a marathon of horror movies?


5 datos interesantes sobre el Día de Acción de Gracias
Ana Campos, November 23, 2016

En celebración del Día de Acción de Gracias, les presentamos 5 datos interesantes sobre este día festivo:


Maquillaje para el Día de los Muertos
Madeline Peña, November 01, 2016

Uno de los elementos que más admiro sobre el Día de los Muertos es el elaborado maquillaje de calavera que muchas personas lucen.


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