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Bison Hunt mural by Charles Kassler Jr
Bison Hunt by Charles Kassler Jr. graced the Central Library Children’s Courtyard from 1934 until 1963 [n.d.]. Los Angeles Public Library Institutional Collection
Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, March 18, 2026

One of the Los Angeles Public Library's largest pieces of outdoor art can only be appreciated in photos now, after becoming a victim of Southern California's weather. Bison Hunt, a 50-foot-by-26-foot fresco by painter/printmaker/lithographer/woodcutter Charles Kassler Jr., once graced a patio wall at Central Library. The fresco, commissioned by the Library Board of Commissioners and approved...

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Authors Clare L. Evans, Brian Merchant and book,Terraform

In Conversation With Claire L. Evans and Brian Merchant

Neale Stokes, Senior Librarian, Digital Content Team, Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Terraform: Watch/Worlds/Burn is the first Anthology of "near-future" speculative fiction from Terraform, Vice's science-fiction vertical.


Zine author, John Dishwasher and his zine, Reuben the Guide

Interview With Zine Maker - John Dishwasher

Lorena Villegas, Young Adult Librarian, Cypress Park Branch Library, Monday, September 26, 2022

John Dishwasher is a writer and zine maker based in Southern California's San Jacinto Valley. His Zine from the Future Describing the End of Civilization was named a finalist for Best Political Zine of 2021 by Broken Pencil Magazine.


Novels Boyfriend Material and Husband Material by Alexis Hall

Interview With an Author: Alexis Hall

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 15, 2022

Alexis Hall writes books in the southeast of England, where he lives entirely on a diet of tea and Jaffa Cakes.


Cahuenga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library

Dig Los Angeles: Cahuenga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library

Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Monday, September 12, 2022

From its earliest years, the Cahuenga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library operated amidst movie studios, halls of higher learning, and architectural wonders.


Author Gigi Pandian and her latest book, Under Lock & Skeleton Key

Interview With an Author: Gigi Pandian

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 8, 2022

Gigi Pandian is the USA Today bestselling and multiple award-winning author of the Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt myst


Three films adapted from books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Tuesday, September 6, 2022

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.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Thursday, September 1, 2022

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 J.M. Miro and and his debut novel, Ordinary Monsters

Interview With an Author: J.M. Miro

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 1, 2022

J.M. Miro lives and writes in the Pacific Northwest.


Author Luivette Resto and her latest poetry book, Living on Islands Not Found on Maps

Interview With an Author: Luivette Resto

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 25, 2022

Luivette Resto attended Cornell University, where she earned her BA in English Literature and a minor in U.S. Latinx history.


Author Liz Michalski and her latest novel, Darling Girl

Interview With an Author: Liz Michalski

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 18, 2022

A former reporter and editor, Liz Michalski now crafts articles on human interest, living, and health as a freelance writer.


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