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Author Brad Meltzer and his latest novel, The Viper
Photo of author: Donna Newman
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, January 22, 2026

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

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Young girl investigating photos with magnifying glass.

21st Century Kids: Explore Historical Mysteries

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Historical mysteries are a unique genre, as they combine the intrigue of a mystery along with a specific time period in the past. Readers of this exciting genre are treated to wonderful adventure stories while learning about another time period.


City of Los Angeles Councilwomen: Pat Russell, Peggy Stevenson, Joy Picus, Joan Milke Flores, and Gloria Molina

The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part Two

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, March 15, 2021

Last week we shared about the first three women to serve on the Los Angeles City Council.


Author Tracy Park and her zine, MomBlob's Guide to Giving Birth

Interview With Zine Maker - Tracy Park

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Friday, March 12, 2021

Tracy Park is a freelance animation producer, artist, and zinester who has been fortunate to call Los Angeles her home for the last 15 years. She is the proud daughter of Korean immigrants and the proud but exhausted mother of two spirited children.


The Compton Cowboys on horseback

Black Cowboys Exist, They Always Have

Ednita Kelly, Children's Librarian, San Pedro Regional Branch Library, Friday, March 12, 2021

I remember the exact moment I learned about them. Black Cowboys. The tales and history have always been there, yet, it wasn’t until I was cycling in Palos Verdes as a child with my father that I learned about them.


Author Olivia Campbell and her first book, Women in White Coats

Interview With an Author: Olivia Campbell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 11, 2021

Olivia Campbell is a journalist and author specializing in medicine and women; her work has appeared in The Guardian and The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and The Cut, among others.


The Pastels, 1990s

Mining Gold From The Music Stream: The Pastels - Slow Summits

Aaron M. Olson, Messenger Clerk, Silver Lake Branch Library, Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Though instrumental in ushering in a new and lasting wave of Glaswegian independent music that would spawn such far-reaching alternative rock acts as The Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub,


Young girls working on a science project

21st Century Kids: Explore the World of Science

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In the 21st century, a wide range of STEM-related opportunities are now available to explore. Additionally, children’s authors have created appealing stories and nonfiction selections that inspire emerging scientists.


City of Los Angeles Councilwomen: Estelle Lawton Lindsey, Rosalind Wyman and Harriett Davenport

The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part One

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, March 8, 2021

Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the women who have served as councilmembers of the Los Angeles City Council.


Miriam Matthews, 1920

The Incomparable Miriam Matthews

Kelly Wallace, Librarian, History Department, Friday, March 5, 2021

As African American Heritage Month ends and Women’s Heritage Month begins, I’d like to draw attention to Miriam Matthews, the trailblazing librarian whose lifetime of achievements are worthy of celebration in any month.


Collage of films adapted from books

Read it First: Women Writers

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Thursday, March 4, 2021

Since the publication of Anne Bradstreet’s book of poems The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up In America in 1650, women have been writing and publishing in America.


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