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Phoenix Bakery in early 1940s Central Plaza, current Phoenix outdoor sign and menu cover with Sing Song
Vi Ha, Senior Librarian, International Languages Department, May 17, 2024

Long-time visitors of Chinatown will be very familiar with the storefront with Sing Song, a Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) drawn logo of a bashful little boy in a traditional Chinese haircut with a robe holding a box behind his back with the tagline "sweets for the sweets." Phoenix Bakery, the shop with this famous...

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Amanda Charles and Candacy Taylor in the rare books room

Video: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Amanda Charles, Librarian III, Teen'Scape, Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Los Angeles Public Library has the second largest collection of Green Books, and we were honored to speak to Candacy Taylor, author of Overgrou


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Friday, February 3, 2023

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!


Author James Ramos and his latest book, The Wrong Kind of Weird

Interview With an Author: James Ramos

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, February 2, 2023

James Ramos (he/they) is a nonbinary, unapologetically dorky Minnesota native who now calls Arizona home.


Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age

Interview With Menopause Expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. And she's on a mission! She's exploring what it means to be a healthy woman in this culture and age and to support our growth as individuals and how we show up in our communities. Dr.


Oprah and background collage of selected books from her book club

Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey!

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Saturday, January 28, 2023

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.


Illustration of person contemplating on love, health and money

Salud, dinero y amor

Ana Campos, Principal Librarian, Central Library Services, Friday, January 27, 2023

Es el comienzo de un nuevo año, y con él, la oportunidad de empezar nuevas metas. Te recomendamos que el enfoque de esas metas sean la salud, dinero y amor para asegurar una vida más placentera.


Author Terry Pratchett and his biography of Terry Pratchett

Interview With an Author: Rob Wilkins

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 26, 2023

Rob Wilkins worked with Terry Pratchett for more than twenty years, first as his personal assistant and later as his business m


Author Peter Blauner and his latest novel, Picture in the Sand

Interview With an Author: Peter Blauner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 19, 2023

Peter Blauner's career has spanned several generations of New York City storytelling, and several mediums as well.


Colorized coloring page of Filipina American community leader, Remy Geaga

Spotlight On Community Activist Remy Geaga

Jennifer Siron, Senior Librarian, Volunteer Engagement, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Remy Geaga (1916 – 1997) was a Filipina American community leader who advocated for the elderly and homeless. After immigrating to the United States from the Philippines in 1965, Geaga noticed inequities the Filipino community was experiencing.


Author Lavie Tidhar and his latest novel, Neom

Interview With an Author: Lavie Tidhar

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, January 11, 2023

British Science Fiction, British Fantasy, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar (


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