When you think of stories, you might think of books first. But many stories—including gender-diverse stories—are told through art, as well.The Los Angeles Central Library, also known as the Goodhue…
In this ongoing year-long exploration of the book that includes workshops, exhibits, video interviews, demos and more, there should be an exploration of the artistry of the book within the exemplary…
Sometimes it feels as though public libraries—free, government-supported, circulating libraries—have always been part of American life, but public libraries were rare before the last quarter of the…
There is something special about visiting the library and losing yourself in a good book. It can become more special when you find a surprise inside that book. An item meant to be forgotten, found…
A few words come to mind about my practice as an Art Librarian with roots in both academic and studio experiences—scribe, space, and light. I work in the Los Angeles Central Library. Every day Bertram…
This post is the twentieth and final excerpt serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 10 Epilogue - by Margaret Bach, founding president, Los Angeles Conservancy “Meaning is what the Central…
This post is the nineteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 9 The Early Days at New Central - part 2 by by Bob Anderson, Librarian, Literature and Fiction…
This post is the eighteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 9 The Early Days at New Central - part 1 by Bob Anderson, Librarian, Literature and Fiction Department…
This post is the seventeenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 8 Central Reopens by Glen Creason, Map Librarian, History & Genealogy Department “It's a thing to see…
This post is the sixteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 7 Los Angeles Central Library Project – The Short Version - part 2 by Betty Gay Teoman, Central Library…
This post is the fifteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 7 Los Angeles Central Library Project – The Short Version - part 1 by Betty Gay Teoman, Central Library…
This post is the fourteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 6 A Docent’s Life for Me - part 2 by Delores McKinney, Central Library Docent A date was set! The…
This post is the thirteenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 6 A Docent’s Life for Me - part 1 by Delores McKinney, Central Library Docent I have always loved…
This post is the twelfth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home. Chapter 5 Post-Fire Memories: Rio Vista, Spring Street, etc. - part 2 by Bob Anderson - Librarian, Literature &…
