The Library will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.

Laura Duncan, Librarian, Children's Literature Department

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Collage of thank you books

Family, Food, and Gratitude

November 24, 2020

What is Thanksgiving all about? For me, the most important part of the holiday has always been getting together with family, or with friends if I was living far from home, and counting our blessings over a delicious meal.


Pics of nature around the neighborhood

Nature Walk Around the Block

August 05, 2020

For many families in Los Angeles, taking a socially-distanced stroll around the neighborhood has been a major activity over the past few months, a type of recreation that feels essential for our mental and physical health.


Books to help children learn Spanish

Un poquito de español: Helping Children Learn Spanish

April 28, 2020

Los Angeles is a city of many Spanish speakers, and it’s easy to see the advantages of being bilingual. Some parents want to introduce their children to speaking Spanish or another language at a young age.


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