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. But if you don't know your beloved series is coming out as a movie or that the fun-looking preview you saw was adapted from a book, how can you join the debate? The Library is here to the rescue! Here, we will be...
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Eleanor Brodie Jones: Hollywood Star Librarian
Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 21, 2019
Since 1872 the Los Angeles Public Library has been home to some very interesting librarians. This is the first of an occasional series highlighting these fascinating people, many of whom are little known but had a role in the history of the city, connecting people with ideas, information, and resources.
The Lemon Yellow Rays of Spring: Equinox Traditions
The hills of Los Angeles blossom in spring. This time of year can make traffic a bit more pleasant as the sun squeezes its lemon-yellow rays onto the mint colored hillsides of our metropolis. In the northern hemisphere, the March equinox marks the beginning of spring.
Tessa Kelso: Library Hall of Famer
As the Los Angeles Public Library celebrates Women’s History Month, it’s appropriate to remember Tessa Kelso, sixth city librarian for Los Angeles (1889-1895).
Interview With an Author: Mallory O'Meara
Mallory O’Meara is a film producer and the co-host of the “Reading Glasses” podcast. She is also a lifelong fan of classic horror.
National Deaf History Month: Celebrating an American Community
National Deaf History Month, which runs from March 13 to April 15, celebrates deaf history and promotes awareness of American deaf culture. The celebration spans two calendar months to include several key dates:
Visionary Women Who Pursued Their Dreams and Changed the World
“We’ll all grow up someday, Meg; we might as well know what we want.”—Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
Remembering Old Chinatown
The Big Read this year is The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu.
Chinatown: On the Map
Chinatown in Los Angeles has been demeaned and misunderstood for about a century and a half.
What Mardi Gras Looked Like in Vintage Los Angeles
I must confess I didn't really know that much about the history of Mardi Gras, but with a little bit of librarian research, I found out some interesting facts.
The First With the Latest! Aggie Underwood, the Los Angeles Herald, and the Sordid Crimes of a City
A picture may say 1,000 words, though there is possibly another story lurking just outside the frame.