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Melissa Bobe: "I can think of no better organization to support rising indie authors than one that conceives of itself as a community, as that conceptualization speaks to the nature of both indie publishing and public libraries."
Llyr Heller, Senior Librarian, Acquisitions, March 24, 2025

Attention all independent authors in California! Are you looking to get discovered and gain more readers? A wonderful way to do this is to enter the 2025 Indie Author Project Annual Contest through us.

In its seventh year, this contest seeks the best self-published book in eight genres: Mystery/Thrillers, Romance, SciFi, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, General/Contemporary Fiction,...

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Senderismo

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Wednesday, July 31, 2024

El senderismo se ha convertido en una actividad popular, lo cual es fantástico, ya que motiva a las personas a disfrutar del aire libre, ser activos e ir más allá de sus zonas de confort. Una de las ventajas de vivir en Los Ángeles es la proximidad a las montañas.


Author Meg Shaffer and her latest novel, The Lost Story

Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, w


Collage of jazz piano stars

A Handful of Keys: Jazz Piano Players

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, July 29, 2024

In the days of my youth, I rocked, and I rolled. I also got gothic, I raved til dawn, I reggaed to the rhythm, and I funked it up. Pick a pop music style, and I gave it my best go.


British-American artist Ellen Harvey

A Chat With Artist Ellen Harvey

Ani Boyadjian, Principal Librarian, Research and Special Collections, Friday, July 26, 2024

Conceptual British-American artist Ellen Harvey has been commissioned to create an installation for the Los Angeles Public Library/Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ upcoming exhibition, No Prior Art: Illustrations of Invention.


Dave Klecha and Tobias S. Buckell

Interview With an Author: Dave Klecha & Tobias S. Buckell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 25, 2024

Dave Klecha was born in Detroit and studied Russian and history in college. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.


waterfall down a deep ravine in the mountains

Los siete pasos de no dejar huellas

Irma Ulloa, Librarian, Library Department, Wednesday, July 24, 2024

No Dejar Huellas es una ética que ayuda a todos a tener una excelente experiencia al aire libre, dejando la naturaleza mejor de como la encontramos. Al proteger nuestro medio ambiente, ayudamos a garantizar que estos mismos espacios sigan siendo hermosos para las generaciones venideras.


An oversized hot dog fills the bun which is topped with mustard, ketchup and onions.

The Dog Days of Summer

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Friday, July 19, 2024

It's hot! It's boiling! It's sweltering! What do you expect for the Dog Days of Summer? Now I want a Dodger dog and some air-conditioning! But I also want to know where the term Dog Days of Summer comes from, so on I go down that research rabbit hole. And what I found is a scorcher. Read on!


Bruce Borgos between his 2 books covers, Shades of Mercy and the Bitter Past

Interview With an Author: Bruce Borgos

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 18, 2024

Bruce Borgos lives and writes from the Nevada desert where he works hard every day to prove his high school guidance counselor had good instincts when he said, "You'll never be an astronaut." He has a degree in politic


hiker looking at a vista with a lake and mountains

Los esenciales básicos de senderismo

Irma Ulloa, Librarian, Library Department, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Los elementos esenciales básicos de senderismo para una aventura divertida y segura.

El senderismo es una forma divertida de hacer ejercicio y un excelente beneficio para la salud mental.


Author Terry J. Benton-Walker and his anthology The White Guy Dies First

Interview With an Author and Editor: Terry J. Benton-Walker

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 11, 2024

Terry J. Benton-Walker grew up in rural GA and now lives in Atlanta with his husband and son, where he writes fantasy and horror for adults, young adults, and children.


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