The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of Easter.

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Cynthia Swanson and her book
Shanna Kim, 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!).


Writers sharing their writing projects at event
Catherine Royalty, June 04, 2025

We’re excited to share something special with our community—the Writers Project of Ghana (WPG) Collection is now part of the Los Angeles Public Library!


Melissa Bobe next to the indie author project logo
Llyr Heller, March 24, 2025

Attention all independent authors in California! Are you looking to get discovered and gain more readers? A wonderful way to do this is to enter the 2025 Indie Author Project Annual Contest through us.


Author Jonathan Lethem
Christopher Taylor, March 19, 2024

Jonathan Lethem is a writer of short stories, novels, essays, and the occasional song.


view of the Hollywood sign when first constructed
Kelly Wallace, October 30, 2023

"The lights of the city were an endlessly glittering sheet. Neon signs glowed and flashed.


2 women at the Pa Gya! festival
Catherine Royalty, October 23, 2023

The Los Angeles Public Library has a partnership with the international literary organization Writers Project of Ghana in an effort to exchange resources and amplify the voices of writers in Africa and throughout the world.


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