D.J. Waldie is a historian of Los Angeles, a memoirist, and a translator. He is the author of Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir (1995),...
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Mining Gold From the Music Stream: Joe Meek & The Blue Men - I Hear A New World
Composer and producer of the timeless instrumental classic "Telstar,” Joe Meek was one of the most influential rock n’ roll producers of all time.
21st Century Kids: Feel the Beat
The topic of “music” is very broad, as it covers a wide range of styles, instruments, platforms, and usage. Kids interact with music every day. For example, music enhances other mediums such as films.
5 datos interesantes del legendario activista civil Martin Luther King Jr.
El tercer lunes de cada mes de enero en los Estados Unidos se celebra el cumpleaños del activista civil Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. El Dr. King luchó por los derechos civiles de los afro-americanos con manifestaciones pacíficas.
New Year, New Resolution: Find Joy in the Ordinary
Traditionally the top resolutions at the beginning of a new year for people in the US are about losing weight, improving their finances, and eating healthier.
Interview With an Author: Michel Faber
Michel Faber has written seven other books, including the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White,
Underground Music Legends We Will Miss
Some truly beloved pop music stars passed away in 2020, including Little Richard, Eddie Van Halen, and Bill Withers, and many others as well. I would like to shine a light on some lesser-known but favorite musicians of mine who left us this past year: MF DOOM, Harold Budd, Tony Allen, and Peter Green.
Read it First: From Memoir to Movie
Happy New Year! Was there ever a year more happily left in the dust? As we say goodbye to a universally tragic and trying year, we may be looking ahead with some trepidation. Will 2021 bring us the respite we so desperately need?
21st Century Kids: Animal Allies
Many times animals find themselves in the wrong situation and require rescue and a new forever home. Fortunately, volunteers and non-profit animal welfare organizations focus efforts to change the future for animals in need.
Best of Chinese Books 2020 / 2020 館員推薦中文書單
新冠病毒大流行改變了人們的生活方式，但並沒有終止我們閱讀的習慣。 在2020年即將結束之際，我們列出中文館員的推薦和高人氣的作品，供您參考。只要登入您的圖書館帳戶，在缐上目錄預訂資料，選擇鄰近的圖書館室外取書服務地點（Library To Go) ，並耐心等候我們的通知，到館領取預訂的資料後就可以開始享受閱讀！
21st Century Kids: Dream Big
Having dreams, wishes, and goals are human aspirations. After all, striving to improve one's lot in life is encouraged. Our dreams and hopes bolster our emotions when times are challenging; somewhere on the horizon is a better version of ourselves and our lives.