If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't know your beloved series is coming out as a movie or that the fun-looking preview you saw was adapted from a book, how can you join the debate? The Library is here to the rescue! Here, we will be...
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El camino del zen
En este Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, tomémonos un tiempo para concientizarnos sobre la importancia de la salud mental en nuestras vidas.
Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it's a poignant reminder of the significance of mental health in our lives. In a world where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often shrouds conversations in silence, mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being.
Looking at Art: William Blake, Kelmscott Press, Doves Press
In continuing the exploration of the history of the book through the holdings of Los Angeles Public Library’s Special Collections, this installment will cover three notable publishers of books: William Blake and his self-published books, Kelmscott Press (1891 – 1898) and Doves Press (1900 – 1916).
Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!
Looking at Art: The Gutenberg Bible
In this ongoing year-long exploration of the book that includes workshops, exhibits, video interviews, demos and more, there should be an exploration of the artistry of the book within the exemplary holdings of the Central Library, specifically focusing on the treasures in the Los Angeles Public Library's
Echoes of Resilience: Exploring Collective Trauma and Resilience in After One Hundred Winters and the Armenian Genocide
In the quiet world where the weight of knowledge rests on shelves, there are moments when the stories within books shatter the silence, echoing through time and space, bearing witness to humanity's collective trauma and resilience.
Interview With an Author: Christina Estes
Christina Estes is an award-winning reporter who has spent more than 20 years covering crime, public policy, and business in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Blassingame Handbooks: Imagined Futures, Dreams and Wishes From the Past
Angela B. Charles, Library Assistant, Digitization and Special Collections, Wednesday, April 17, 2024
"Art is humanity’s greatest tool for insight."
A Library Tool Kit for Neurodivergent Kids
If you're the parent or caregiver of a neurodivergent child, you're probably very familiar with the search for the right tools. The right tools for school, the right tools for bathtime, the right tools for a birthday party, etc., etc., etc.