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Hell’s Heart book cover by Alexis Hall
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, April 30, 2026

Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in their purse, and nothing particular to interest them on shore, Alexis Hall thought they would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. Unfortunately, the boat they were in sank with all hands, and they were rescued...

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Declaration of Human Rights Drafting Committee Chair, Eleanor Roosevelt "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

All Human, All Equal

Peter Hauge, Librarian, Social Science, Philosophy & Religion Department, Friday, December 10, 2021

“All Human, All Equal” is the theme of this year’s International Human Rights Day, which is observed every year on December 10 and is the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations.


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.


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