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Author Anna Kovatcheva and her debut novel, She Made Herself a Monster
Photo of author: Sylvie Rosokoff
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, March 12, 2026

Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University. Her chapbook, The White Swallow, was selected by Aimee Bender as the winner of the Gold Line Press Chapbook Competition; her short fiction has been anthologized in...

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record wall with a giant Rudolph ornament in front

Groove up Your Holiday With These Freegal Super Sounds

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Friday, December 10, 2021

The temperature has plunged below 82. You've switched from cold brew to hot coffee, and you're thinking about putting on a sweater. Lights twinkle from the palm trees along the boulevards… the Kings are battling the Ducks out on the Staples Center ice… It's holiday time once again in the Southland!


Author Nicholas Meyer and his latest book, The Return of the Pharaoh

Interview With an Author: Nicholas Meyer

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 9, 2021

Nicholas Meyer is the author of three previous Sherlock Holmes novels, including The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, which was on the New York Times bestseller list f


4 vintage jigsaw puzzles

A Puzzling History of Jigsaw Puzzles

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Monday, December 6, 2021

I have been an avid puzzler all my life, but because of Covid, I have rekindled my love of doing puzzles. 1000 pieces are my jam, and I can usually finish one in the course of 2 to 3 evenings or a marathon weekend.


Steven Reigns and his book, A Quilt fo David

Interview With an Author: Steven Reigns

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Steven Reigns is a Los Angeles poet and educator and was appointed the first Poet Laureate of West Hollywood.


Zine author, Brian Baynes and his zine, Bubbles

Interview With Zine Maker - Brian Baynes

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Monday, November 29, 2021

Brian Baynes is the creator of Bubbles Fanzine, a comics fanzine out of Richmond Virginia. He's been co-organizing Richmond Zine Fest since 2012.


Authors Christine Lynn Herman and Amanda Foody and their book, All of Us Villains

Interview With an Author: Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Amanda Foody is the author of YA novels Daughter of the Burning City and The Shadow Game


Cesar with Laurie, an adult literacy tutor

Laurie and Cesar: Making Remote Learning Work

Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy, Monday, November 22, 2021

Despite the enormous challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Adult Literacy Services at the Los Angeles Public Library never stopped working.


Author Roshani Chokshi and her latest novel, Once More Upon a Time

Interview With an Author: Roshani Chokshi

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 18, 2021

Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore.


Brent Spiner and his debut novel Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir

Interview With an Author: Brent Spiner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Friday, November 12, 2021

Brent Spiner is an actor, comedian, and singer best known for playing the android Lieutenant Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987-1994.


Patents librarian, Stella Mittelbach

No Prior Art: In Conversation With a Patents Librarian

Guest Blogger, Tuesday, November 9, 2021

As part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time series, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles & L.A. Public Library are developing a new project, titled No Prior Art, to open in 2024.


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