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Author Tim Major and his latest novel, Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives
Photo of author: Olivia Brabbs
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, November 14, 2024

Tim Major is a writer and freelance editor from York, UK. His books include Snakeskins, Hope Island, three Sherlock Holmes novels, short story collection And...

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Online Learning With Your Library’s e-Resources

Eileen Ybarra, Librarian III, Electronic Resources, Wednesday, November 13, 2024

As a Los Angeles public library card holder, you have access to online learning resources, including classes and tutorials, to further your educational goals. Gaining new vocational skills or discovering your newest hobby is easier than ever with our on-demand and streaming video resources.


banner that reads, "Transgender Awareness Week"

Transgender Awareness Week

, Los Angeles Public Library, Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign estimates that there are more than two million transgender individuals in the United States, with a 2023 survey indicating that the number of Americans who report knowing a transgender person doubles every seven years.


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Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, November 8, 2024

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


Author Joe R. Lansdale and his latest short story collection, In the Mad Mountains

Interview With an Author: Joe R. Lansdale

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 7, 2024

Internationally bestselling author Joe R. Lansdale has received the Edgar, Raymond Chandler, Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Inkpot Awards.


Sherman Indian High School dancers

Native American Heritage Month - A Classroom for Us

Christina Hairston, Librarian, Social Science, Philosophy & Religion Department, Monday, November 4, 2024

In the late 19th century, a series of federal government policies were adopted with the intent of displacing Native communities from their land and culture. One such policy in the history of forced assimilation of Native populations occurred through mandatory education.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Friday, November 1, 2024

La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Friday, November 1, 2024

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Author Tod Goldberg and his latest anthology, Eight Very Bad Nights

Interview With an Author: Tod Goldberg

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 31, 2024

Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, i


Sarah Bernhardt larger than life merged with a phto of the hollywood sign

Divine Prominence: Sarah Bernhardt in Los Angeles, 1891

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Monday, October 28, 2024

On a pleasant summer evening in 1891, the Los Angeles Herald's theater critic attended a play that ran for exactly one night.


vintage halloween postcard

Halloween: From Turnips to TikTok

Maya Peterpaul, Librarian, Business & Economics Department, Saturday, October 26, 2024

Since its Celtic Pagan origins as Samhain in Ireland over 2,000 years ago, Halloween has grown to become a multi-billion dollar global industry. From 12-foot skeletons to DIY haunted house attractions, Halloween has captured the imagination and celebratory spirit of children and adults alike.


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