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Author Samantha Ellis and her latest book, Always Carry Salt: A Memoir of Preserving Language and Culture
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Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, January 12, 2026

Samantha Ellis is a playwright, author, and journalist. The daughter of Iraqi-Jewish refugees, she grew up thinking her family had travelled everywhere by magic carpet. Her plays include Patching Havoc, Sugar and Snow, Cling To Me Like Ivy, and...

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Author Theodora Goss and her latest book, Letters From an Imaginary Country

Interview With an Author: Theodora Goss

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 8, 2026

World Fantasy, Locus, and Mythopoeic Award–winning author and poet Theodora Goss was born in Hungary and spent her childhood in various European countries before her family moved to the United States.


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, Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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!


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, Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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!


Collage of favorite books

Daryl's Favorite Books of 2025

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Monday, December 29, 2025

Season’s Readings everyone! As is generally true, there have been some marvelous books published in 2025, and I’m thrilled to share my favorites with you. I’ve listed these books in alphabetical order by title until the last entry, which is my favorite of the books I’ve read in 2025.


Juan Carlos Miguel y su premio, El Micrófono de Oro, otorgado por COFECA

La voz que despierta a los ancestros: Conversación con Juan Carlos Miguel (Yulkuyut)

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Friday, December 26, 2025

En esta temporada de cierre de año, me gusta detenerme a reconocer el trabajo de personas que mantienen viva la memoria, la cultura y la música de nuestros pueblos. Por eso me llena de alegría compartir esta entrevista con Juan Carlos Miguel Martínez, también conocido como Yulkuyut (corazón de coyote).


central library postcard from1920s

Our Staff's Favorite Books of 2025

, Monday, December 22, 2025

As we say "welcome in" to the new year, the Los Angeles Public Library would like to share our staff's favorite books of 2025; books that scored a 6-7 or higher!


Author Travis Baldree and his latest novel, Brigands & Breadknives

Interview With an Author: Travis Baldree

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 18, 2025

Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate.


10 book covers with a bow around them

Lo mejor del 2025: los libros preferidos por nuestros lectores y bibliotecarios

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Saturday, December 13, 2025

Description: El mejor regalo que puedes ofrecer durante las festividades de invierno es un libro. Si necesitas ideas sobre qué libros regalar (o regalarte a ti mismo), aquí te presentamos los títulos preferidos por nuestros lectores y bibliotecarios en el 2025.


Author D.J. Waldie and his latest book, Elements of Los Angeles: Earth, Water, Air, Fire

Interview With an Author: D.J. Waldie

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, December 11, 2025

D.J. Waldie is a historian of Los Angeles, a memoirist, and a translator.


etching of moths on a plant

Want to Start a Nature Journal? Here’s How!

Julia G, Young Adult Librarian, Robertson Branch Library, Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The other day, I walked out to my garden to discover a strange sight: two of my California poppy seedlings had leaves that looked completely different.


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