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Writer Jennifer O'Callaghan and her latest book, Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age
Photo of author: Hayley Andoff
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, November 6, 2025

Jennifer O'Callaghan is a freelance writer and journalist. She has worked as a reporter for Metro News, The Sundance Channel, Shaw TV, and CKUA radio in news, entertainment, and lifestyle beats. She has also appeared as a red-carpet reporter for the web entertainment site MyBroadway.com , and as host on Paradetown USA on NYC-TV. She has interviewed...

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Pride colors over 20th century map of San Fernando Valley

A Queer History of the San Fernando Valley

Erin P., Administrative Clerk, Library Department, Monday, August 5, 2024

When thinking of LGBTQ+ Los Angeles in the 20th century, one might conjure up a mental map of the L.A.


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, Friday, August 2, 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, Friday, August 2, 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!


Author Chris Nashawaty and his latest book, The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

Interview With an Author: Chris Nashawaty

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chris Nashawaty is a writer, editor, and former Entertainment Weekly f


4 pairs of hiking boots

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.


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