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Author Emily C. Hughes and her first book, Horror For Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Photo of author: Oliver Scott Photography
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, November 21, 2024

Emily C. Hughes (she/her) wants to scare you. Formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and TorNightfire.com, she writes about horror and curates a list of the year's new scary books. You can find her writing elsewhere in the...

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simple hand drawn comic showing a confused girl looking at a family tree

Search for Uncle Ebeneezer, Rather Than Grandpa Joe!

Julie Huffman, Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Saturday, November 1, 2014

My grandmother was born June Eileen Lavonne Nystrom, and her husband called her Patty. I know this because my mom told me, and my mom knows this because her mom told her.


Journalistic Integrity or Getting The Shot?

Wendy Horowitz, Librarian, Photo Collection, Thursday, October 30, 2014

The Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics states that ethical journalism "should be accurate and fair", and journalists should be "courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information."  Journalists are expected and encouraged to get the story and, as long as it's the und


The Seven Centers Ceiling in the Main Lobby

Renee Petropoulos & The Seven Centers Ceiling

Central Docents, Central Library, Monday, September 29, 2014

When you meet your docent in the main lobby of the Central Library, the first art piece you'll see is the vibrant mural overhead that spans the vaulted ceiling. Our daily, free, hour-long art and architecture tour starts right there.


Tessa Kelso, city librarian 1889

Tessa Kelso: Sinful City Librarian

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, September 26, 2014

Banned Books Week offers the opportunity to introduce one of the most colorful librarians in city history and her battle with the moralistic mugwumps of fin de siecle Los Angeles.


HMS Terror and the HMS Erebus by G. Hartwick in "The Polar World," 1874

The No-Longer-Lost Franklin Expedition

Deborah Savage, Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Sunday, September 21, 2014

On Sept. 8, 2014, the Canadian Prime Minister announced that one of the ships from the doomed Franklin Expedition had been found in the Arctic. Canadian scientists have been searching for the ships since 2008.


Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union

Women, Activism and Religion in America

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Friday, September 19, 2014

Although many of the world's religions have traditionally more patriarchal structures, women have nevertheless played important roles. Specifically in America's history, women have pioneered the way for activism and social justice.


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Beginning Genealogy

Julie Huffman, Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Monday, September 1, 2014

Am I related to anyone famous?

What is my ethnic background?

How far back can I go? 1800s? 1600s? Adam and Eve?!


Mural Image

The Man Behind the Rotunda Murals

Central Docents, Central Library, Monday, August 25, 2014

One of the most breathtaking stops on our daily Docent-led Art and Architecture Tours is the majestic Grand Rotunda, encircled by the pastel-toned murals by Dean Cornwell. Eighty years after their unveiling, the 12 panels of scenes from California history still feel modern.


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Online Historical Newspaper Research at the Los Angeles Public Library

David B., Librarian, InfoNow, Wednesday, August 20, 2014

The Los Angeles Public Library has many archival newspaper databases. You can find these resources by going to our Research and Homework page. Here are some highlights of what we carry.


Charles Lindbergh, wearing helmet with goggles up.

Charles Lindbergh

Kelly Wallace, Librarian, History Department, Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Since today is National Aviation Day, let's take a brief look at Charles Lindbergh. Like some of you, I’m sure, I was only passingly familiar with the story of Charles Lindbergh.


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