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They Once Walked the Halls of Central Library: Samuel Wardlaw, Special Investigator
Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, April 7, 2026
You no doubt know the names of the city's famous fictional private detectives—Philip Marlowe, Easy Rawlins, Jake Gittes—but let me introduce you to Mr. Samuel Wardlaw, Los Angeles Public Library's Special Investigator.
Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month
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.
Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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!
Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
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!
Interview With an Author: Cameron Sullivan
Cameron Sullivan was born in Perth, Western Australia. He grew up with the dark fantasy and horror icons of the 80s and went on to study classics and creative writing at the University of Western Australia.
Who’s the Boss? Part 1 of the Central Library Director Series
Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating 100 years of the Central Library, making this the perfect time to spotlight the exceptional librarians who have overseen this remarkable building and everything within: its collections, programs, services, and staff.
2026 Indie Author Project Annual Contest Now Open!
If you're an indie author interested in reaching a wider reading audience, building buzz for your literary work, or you're an avid reader looking for exciting new literary voices in a variety of genres, check out the Indie Author Project (brought to you by our partner, Biblioboard!).
Interview With an Author: Johnny Compton
Johnny Compton is a Stoker Award-nominated author whose short stories have appeared in Pseudopod, Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast, and several other publications.
Horrifying Women: 13 Authors to Add to Your TBR List
When I think about Women’s History Month, it conjures up images of suffragettes and mothers, tea and sympathy, trailblazing scientists, sirens, bloody queens, burning bras, shotgun brides, downhill skiing, uphill strides, boots and sweaters, scarlet letters, and Stevie Nicks’ Landslide...
Let’s Talk Hawks
It's 4 p.m. on a peaceful Sunday in Griffith Park. Hikers stroll on the trails while children climb on a play structure. Suddenly, there's a commotion in the trees. Woodpeckers squawk and crows caw. A powerful bird emerges from where it was hidden, nearly invisible, in the branches.