Spanning 6 hours and attracting over 8,100 attendees on December 1, we declare DTLA Mini Maker Faire 2018 a whopping success! With an attendance increase of more than four times over 2017, DTLA Mini Maker Faire 2018 not only brought together Maker communities from across the greater Los Angeles area and beyond, it also validated the power and influence...
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What a Library Means to Me: Save the Books Essay Contest Winner Now a Librarian
It was a typical day in my 11th grade English class, except my teacher offered a rare extra credit opportunity—to write a 100-word essay on the topic, "What a Library Means to Me." She explained that our essays would be submitted to the "Save the Books" essay contest, part of an effort to raise f
Video: Firsthand Accounts of the Central Library Fire and Recovery
October 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the LA Central Library reopening seven years after a catastrophic fire in 1986. In this short film, three people who were at the fire share their memories of the fire and the effort to recover and rebuild.
Technology Graveyard: What a Difference 25 Years Make
The Science, Technology & Patents Department is participating in the Central Library Reopening 25th Anniversary celebration with a display of Science Department materials published in 1993.
Music Friday: Happy Birthday, Dixie Chicks!
This week, we celebrate the birthdays of two of the three members of the country group the Dixie Chicks. Martie Maguire was born on October 12, 1969, and Natalie Maines was born on October 14, 1974.
Pre-Columbian America: Art
This is the last segment of our series highlighting interesting things about Pre-Columbian America. This segment is dedicated to the wonderful art and people of Pre-Columbian America.
History of Central Library's Grand Reopening in 1993
A month after the first of two fires burned through the Central Library in 1986, a collective effort by the City of Los Angeles raised $3.2 million. This was yet another plus in a major reconstructive campaign lasting 7 and a half years.
América Precolombina: Arte
Este es el último segmento de nuestra serie que destaca temas interesantes sobre la América precolombina. Este segmento está dedicado al maravilloso arte de las civilizaciones precolombinas.
And Now for Something Completely Different: Questions Are Librarians' Stock in Trade
Librarians who work at public libraries can find almost anything, even someone’s lost dog. No, they will not look for your lost pooch, but they will provide information about public and private agencies that will. Patrons ask questions and librarians provide information.
Translogic: Central Library's Forgotten Book-Mover
When the gleaming “new” Central Library opened its doors on October 3, 1993, seven years after the devastating fires of 1986, it touted the latest innovations in computer automation.
A Look Back at 1993
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Central Library's re-opening, let's look back at what else was happening in 1993.