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, Los Angeles Public Library, November 12, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign estimates that there are more than two million transgender individuals in the United States, with a 2023 survey indicating that the number of Americans who report knowing a transgender person doubles every seven years. Though the exact date is unclear, Transgender Awareness Week began gaining traction in the early 2000s to call attention to the lives of our...

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2 plant monsters eating an invasive species

The Unwanted Guests of Los Angeles: A Tale of Invasive Species

Vivienne Byrd, Librarian III, Exploration & Creativity Department, Thursday, October 24, 2024

Imagine taking a leisurely stroll through Los Angeles's natural landscapes, where the native wildlife thrives and the local vegetation flourishes. Now, picture a group of uninvited guests crashing the party.


4 photos of Fernando on the pitch

RIP Fernando Valenzuela

Bob Timmermann, Senior Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Just three days before the Dodgers start play in the World Series against the Yankees on Friday, we found out that one of the most beloved of all Dodgers players, Fernando Valenzuela, passed away at the age of 63.


Translator, Shanna Tan of book Marigold Mind Laundry by Chŏng-ŭn Yun

Interview With Translator, Shanna Tan

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 17, 2024

Shanna Tan is a Singaporean translator working from Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.


Writer Ryan Love and his debut novel, Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

Interview With an Author: Ryan Love

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 10, 2024

Born and raised in the island town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, Ryan Love is a NCTJ-qualified journalist.


Ste. Ostrich in Manhattan: The Visitations of a Martyr book(1990)

Looking at Art: Ste. Ostrich in Manhattan: The Visitations of a Martyr

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Ste. Ostrich in Manhattan: The Visitations of a Martyr (1990) was written and illustrated by Lois Morrison, with Julie Chen serving as the paper engineer.


Collage of films adapted from books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Monday, October 7, 2024

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


Performer and writer Kate McKinnon and her debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science?

Interview With an Author: Kate McKinnon

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 3, 2024

Kate McKinnon is an award-winning performer and writer who is celebrated globally for her work in film and television. Young readers will recognize her voice role as "Ms.


Collage of events and happenings in October

An Olio of Octobers

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Ah yes, October, the eighth month of the year, as signified by its prefix' octo,' is here at last. Hold on a minute; October is the tenth month! Come to think of it, the whole end of the year seems like it's numbered wrong.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Tuesday, October 1, 2024

La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


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