Winter Reading Challenge 2018 | Los Angeles Public Library

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December 14, 2018 - January 14, 2019

You probably don’t remember the last time it snowed in Los Angeles, but here at the Los Angeles Public Library we have photographic proof! Celebrate winter by joining our Winter Reading Challenge, December 14 - January 14. Complete five activities and win a prize.

Children building a snowman. Sun Valley, 1949

Children playing in snow. Los Angeles, 1976

Snow on a house and yard. North Hollywood, 1949

Cars driving on highway with snowy mountains in background. Woodland Hills, 1964

Women with a snowman. North Hollywood, 1949

Children building a snowman. Tujunga, 1957

Children playing in snow at night. Eagle Rock, 1973

Children with snow in a backyard with pool. Woodland Hills, 1957

Snowplows lined up on snowy street. Woodland Hills, 1957

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