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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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Portrait of Mayor Richard J. Riordan in his office

The Library Remembers Richard J. Riordan

Central Library Services, Central Library, Monday, April 24, 2023

Richard J. Riordan, Mayor of Los Angeles from 1993-2001, for whom the rebuilt Central Library is named, passed away at his home in Brentwood on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 92.


Edgar Rice Burroughs Incorporated logo celebrating 100 years. Author Edgar Rice Burroughs reading his book Tarzan and The Lion Man

Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Celebrates a Century in Publishing

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Monday, April 24, 2023

From the deepest jungles of Africa to the lost cities of Mars, from the Earth’s Core to the farthest stars in outer space, author Edgar Rice Burroughs weaved fantastic tales of heroism and adventure.


The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles

Interview With an Author: KJ Charles

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, April 20, 2023

KJ Charles spent twenty years as an editor in British publishing before fleeing the scene to become a full-time historical romance novelist.


Art at the Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

Art in the Library: Jefferson - Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

Catherine Sturgeon, Children's Librarian, Angeles Mesa Branch Library, Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Jefferson Branch Library originally opened as a deposit station between 1912 to 1913 in the Soffel Drug Store at 2100 West Jefferson Street.


Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic

Graphic: Part II: A Lifestyle Magazine for Los Angeles

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Tuesday, April 18, 2023

This is part two of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine The Graphic.


Scrabble tiles spelling out the word AUTISM

Autism Awareness / Acceptance Month

, Librarian, Monday, April 17, 2023

Einstein, Newton, Charles Darwin, Tim Burton, Emily Dickinson, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Michelangelo, Jerry Seinfeld, Satoshi Tajiri creator of Pokemon, Nikola Tesla, Leonardo Da Vinci, Steven Spielberg, Benjamin Franklin, Lionel Messi, Jane Austen, Mozart, Beethoven, George Orwell, Carl Jung, Greta Thunberg


Author Emilia Hart and her debut novel, Weyward

Interview With an Author: Emilia Hart

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, April 13, 2023

Emilia Hart grew up in Australia and studied English Literature at university before training as a lawyer. She lives in London.


Graphic Content: the life and death of the Los Angeles Graphic 1892-1918

Graphic: The Life and Death of The Los Angeles Graphic 1892-1918

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Tuesday, April 11, 2023

This is part one of a seven-part blog series exploring the long-forgotten Los Angeles arts & culture magazine, The Graphic.


Collage of films and their adapted books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, April 7, 2023

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.


C.L. Polk and their book Even Though I Knew the End

Interview With an Author: C.L. Polk

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, April 6, 2023

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