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. Over the next several weeks, we’ll highlight the individuals who have served as Director of Central Library.
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Los Angeles Remembers MLK
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. He was 39 years old when he was shot to death at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.
Reading Aloud: Interview With John Lee, Audiobook Narrator
John Lee has acted in productions at theatres around the country and is about to embark on the role of Malvolio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night for Parson’s Nose Theatre in Pasadena.
The Great Library War of 1905, Part 4: Slaying a Few Philistines
This blog post series looks at the history of the 1905 firing of Mary L. Jones as Los Angeles City Librarian.
The Great Library War of 1905, Part 3: The Firing of Mary Jones
This blog post series looks at the history of the 1905 firing of Mary L. Jones as Los Angeles City Librarian.
60+ years of L.A. Dodgers Opening Day
On April 18, 1958, Major League Baseball finally arrived in what was then the country’s third-largest city. The brand new Los Angeles Dodgers were going to play their first official home game against their fellow, exported from New York arch-rivals, the San Francisco Giants.
The Great Library War of 1905, Part 2: The ‘Slush’ of Concession
This blog post series looks at the history of the 1905 firing of Mary L. Jones as Los Angeles City Librarian.
Interview With an Author: Carter Wilson
Carter Wilson is an award-winning, best-selling author who specializes in domestic thrillers filled with tension, paranoia, and psychological terror.
The Great Library War of 1905, Part 1: Have You Met Miss Jones?
This blog post series looks at the history of the 1905 firing of Mary L. Jones as Los Angeles City Librarian.
Short and Sweet: Celebrate World Poetry Day With Haiku
In 1999, the United Nations selected March 21st as its official World Poetry Day. The idea was to set aside one day each year to celebrate poetry’s unique ability to express the deepest and most universal aspects of the human condition.
Scandal in the Stacks!
Chances are if you have heard of any of the early women City Librarians of Los Angeles Public Library, you may know about Mary E.