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Spotlight

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    La Biblioteca Central está a 100

    La Biblioteca Central cumplirá 100 años en 2026. Únase a nosotros para celebrar la Biblioteca Central, el pilar del sistema de bibliotecas públicas de Los Ángeles.

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    La Biblioteca Central está a 100

    La Biblioteca Central cumplirá 100 años en 2026. Únase a nosotros para celebrar la Biblioteca Central, el pilar del sistema de bibliotecas públicas de Los Ángeles.

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    Celebrating Diwali

    Celebrate the richness of South Asian culture at a vibrant, all-ages festival on Sunday, October 25th. Enjoy an afternoon filled with crafts, engaging authors, and captivating performances.

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    Central Library Job Fair

    Join us for a job fair on October 28th to meet with employers and apply for jobs with community organizations and the City of Los Angeles departments.

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    Serie Medicare

    Únase a nosotros en una serie virtual de cuatro partes sobre Medicare, de agosto a noviembre. Los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid revisarán los beneficios de Medicare y cómo protegerse contra el fraude.

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    ¡Se buscan creadores!

    Ya estamos aceptando solicitudes para nuestra próxima edición del programa Creadores Residentes. Obtén más información sobre el programa y presenta tu solicitud antes del 27 de septiembre de 2026.

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    Día de los Muertos Family Celebration

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Central Library on Sunday, November 1st. Bring the whole family together to honor this meaningful tradition through culture, creativity, and remembrance.

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    Healthcare Information and Enrollment

    Certified enrollment counselors will be at select library locations to discuss health coverage options and help you select the best plan for your medical and budget needs.