Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in their purse, and nothing particular to interest them on shore, Alexis Hall thought they would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. Unfortunately, the boat they were in sank with all hands, and they were rescued...
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Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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!
Interview With an Author: Kate Maruyama
Kate Maruyama was raised on books and weaned on movies in a small New England town.
The 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon
On April 30, 1975, the United States Armed Forces Radio in Vietnam broadcast the following: "The temperature in Saigon is 105 degrees and rising," followed by the song "I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas." The American Embassy distributed the instructions surrounding this sequence to U.S.
Recordando a Papa Francisco
El papa Francisco, el primer papa de las Américas, nació el 17 de diciembre de 1936 en Buenos Aires, Argentina y falleció el 21 de abril de 2025 en la Casa Marta, en la Ciudad del Vaticano. Hijo de inmigrantes italianos en Argentina, sus padres lo nombraron Jorge Mario.
Interview With Film Directors Ara Oshagan and Balin Schneider
As part of the Library's Armenian Heritage Month celebration, the Central Library's Taper Auditorium became a space for storytelling, reflection, and resilience. Filmmakers Ara Oshagan and Balin Schneider engaged in a compelling conversation about their works, What Can I Tell You?
Interview With an Author: Ava Morgyn
Ava Morgyn grew up falling in love with all the wrong characters in all the wrong stories, then studied English Writing & Rhetoric at St. Edward's University.
As We Celebrate Armenian Heritage Month: A Tribute to Resilience and Empowerment
As we celebrate Armenian Heritage Month, we honor not only a vibrant and ancient culture, but also a people whose story is woven with strength, survival, and a deep commitment to keeping their identity alive.
Recordando a Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa nació el 28 de marzo de 1936 en Arequipa, Perú y falleció en Lima el 13 de abril a los 89 años de edad. Durante su vida, vivió en varios países como Perú, Bolivia, España, y Francia. Ganó el premio Príncipe de Asturias en 1986 y también el premio Nobel de Literatura en 2010.
Interview With a Poet: Karen Rigby
Karen Rigby is the author of Chinoiserie, which won a 2011 Sawtooth Poetry Prize
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Celebration of Acceptance and Inclusion
April is Neurodivergence Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the beauty of different minds and promote a more inclusive society.