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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca
Multilingual Collections, Librarian, April 3, 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!


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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, April 3, 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!


Author Anthony Horowitz and his debut novel, Cameron Sullivan

Interview With an Author: Cameron Sullivan

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, April 2, 2026

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.


Early directors of Central Library - Helen Theresa Kennedy, Althea Hester Warren and Annebell "Anne" Fraser Leidendeker

Who’s the Boss? Part 1 of the Central Library Director Series

Danielle Ball, Librarian, Business & Economics Department, Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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.


Cynthia Swanson and her book

2026 Indie Author Project Annual Contest Now Open!

Shanna Kim, Children's Librarian, Children's Literature Department, Saturday, March 28, 2026

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!).


Author Johnny Compton and his latest book, Dead First

Interview With an Author: Johnny Compton

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 26, 2026

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.


Collage of horror books by women

Horrifying Women: 13 Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Christa Deitrick, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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...


Cooper's Hawk perched on a branch

Let’s Talk Hawks

Julia G, Young Adult Librarian, Robertson Branch Library, Monday, March 23, 2026

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.


Author Sarah Domet and her latest novel, Everything Lost Returns

Interview With an Author: Sarah Domet

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sarah Domet is the author of the novel The Guineveres and the craft book


Bison Hunt mural by Charles Kassler Jr

Lost Artwork of Central Library: Bison Hunt

Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, March 18, 2026

One of the Los Angeles Public Library's largest pieces of outdoor art can only be appreciated in photos now, after becoming a victim of Southern California's weather.


Author Anna Kovatcheva and her debut novel, She Made Herself a Monster

Interview With an Author: Anna Kovatcheva

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 12, 2026

Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University.


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