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Collage of books that made LAPL staff represented as LGBTQ+ readers
, Los Angeles Public Library, May 31, 2026

If someone identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a strong possibility they grew up without role models who reflected their gender identity or orientation. It’s possible they didn’t "meet" another person like themselves until they picked up a book. This discovery can be life-changing for the queer reader who just realized their experiences are more common than they thought, or...

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colored drawing of women's clothes from 1845

What Fall Fashions Looked Like 200 Years Ago

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Thursday, September 13, 2018

I love fashion and seeing all the beautiful new clothes and styles coming out for the fall season.


pictorial map of california (detail)

California Admission Day

Glen Creason, Librarian III, History & Genealogy Department, Monday, September 10, 2018

The last time I looked upon Admission Day as an important holiday for our dear Golden State was probably back in Sister Leocritia’s grade 4 classroom at St. Helen school back when electricity was new.


Tom Bradley on an escalator at the opening of the Red Line subway downtown, 1-30-93.

Los Angeles’s First (and Only) Black Mayor Broke Racial Barriers

Central Docents, Central Library, Thursday, September 6, 2018

"Never give up. Keep your thoughts and your mind always on the goal."—Tom Bradley


Author Christopher Huang and his book, A Gentleman's Murder

Interview With an Author: Christopher Huang

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 30, 2018

Christopher Huang grew up in Singapore, where he served his two years of National Service as an Army Signaller. He then moved to Canada where he studied Architecture at McGill University in Montréal. Huang currently lives in Montreal.


Arm with a tattoo on it

Beyond Butterflies & Barbed Wire: Tattoo Designs That Stand Out

Mary McCoy, Senior Librarian, History & Genealogy, Friday, August 24, 2018

Instagram is a perfectly good place to research tattoo designs, or to find an artist whose work you admire, but it can quickly become a sea of interchangeable infinity symbols, feathers, skulls, anchors, cheesy inspirational quotes, and mistranslated Kanji. And we all deserve better than that, right?


Photo of Juliet McDaniel and her debut novel, Mr. & Mrs. American Pie

Interview With an Author: Juliet McDaniel

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Juliet McDaniel has an M.A. in Writing from DePaul University. Although raised in Arizona, she spent the last 25 years living in Chicago, where she currently resides with her partner and her cats.


Senior reading to a child at the library

5 Great Resources for Seniors at the Library

Guest Blogger, Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day at the Library!


Author Anne Youngson and her debut novel, Meet Me at the Museum

Interview With an Author: Anne Youngson

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Anne Youngson had a long, successful career in the motor industry before taking an early retirement to focus on her writing. She is currently studying for a PhD at Oxford Brookes. Anne and her husband live on a farm in Oxfordshire, where they have a two-acre garden open to the public.


3 children heading into a school on the first day

What Back to School Looked Like in Vintage Los Angeles

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Friday, August 10, 2018

It's the day lots of adults look forward to, and lots of kids dread. After a summer of fun, it's time to start setting that alarm again, shop for supplies, and go back to school!


Author Ruthann Emrys with her book covers

Interview With an Author: Ruthanna Emrys

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 26, 2018

Ruthanna Emrys lives in a mysterious manor house in the outskirts of Washington DC with her wife and their large, strange family.


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