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Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team

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Children's Librarians Share Their Favorite Award Winning Books
Our children’s librarians are all avid readers, but when it comes to choosing award-winning children's books, they can really play favorites. We talked to some of our children’s librarians in our branches to see what they love to read and why.
Strong Female Protagonist: Women in Comics
The comic book world has long been the domain of men. Both in readers and writers. That is slowly changing, and it’s good news!
Janiva Magness Plays a Protest Chord
We are so lucky to kick off our third season of LA Made performances at Central Library this Sunday February 25 with the incomparable Blues Singer, Janiva Magness.
Make a Date for Romance
February is the month for love and romance whatever language you speak: amor, l’amour, cinta, pag-ibig, liebe, люблю, 愛.
Rescue in Denmark: My Family's Holocaust Story
This Saturday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day or Yom HaShoah. The United Nations chose this day as it was the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Celebrate the City with LA Made
Get ready, we're preparing to launch Season 3 of the LA Made cultural programming series on February 1, 2018!
What’s Your Resolution?
January is the month for resolutions; making them, revising them, and keeping them.
I'll Pick Myself a California Rose
New Year's Day marks the 130th Rose Parade®. Going strong since 1890, it’s been showcasing our beautiful Southern California weather and foliage to viewers around the country and the world. It all began when Pasadena Valley Hunt Club member Professor Charles F.
Orange Gold in Your Stockings
Have you ever received an orange in your holiday stocking; did you ever wonder why?
Out here in Los Angeles, if you are dreaming of a snowy holiday season, you might have a very long wait.
We Had a Blast at the DTLA Mini Maker Faire!
Our Second DTLA Mini Maker Faire was an amazing feat of low-tech, hi-tech, family, friends, and fun! With more than 40 makers and crowds of over 1800 visitors, every corner of our beautiful library was abuzz with STEAM activity.