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Collage of films adapted from books
Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, October 6, 2025

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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Science Fiction writer, Robert A. Heinlein against a collage of his books

Remembering Robert A. Heinlein, the Dean of Science Fiction

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Friday, July 7, 2023

Alien invaders, genetically engineered humans with extended lifespans, and a Messiah from Mars, these a just a few of the characters readers will encounter when exploring the worlds of Robert A. Heinlein.


Author J.R. Dawson and her first novel, The First Bright Thing

Interview With an Author: J.R. Dawson

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

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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!


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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!


Ghost on the Beach. Watercolor and gouache on watercolor paper, 2021

Supernatural Summer: Classic English and American Ghost Stories

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, July 3, 2023

Lazy beach days… rainbow sno-cones… flip-flops and sunglasses… wandering phantasms from beyond the grave… it's all part of your favorite season of fun in the sun!


Illustration of person with eyes close and hands out in a connected mind and body posture

Mejora tu estado de ánimo con la comida

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Vivir una vida que disfrute puede depender de muchas cosas. Un factor importante que contribuye a la calidad de vida es su salud mental y física. Cuando su salud en general está en declive, todos los demás aspectos de su vida también sufren.


Illustration of person with eyes close and hands out in a connected mind and body posture

Improving Your Mood With Food

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Saturday, July 1, 2023

Your brain is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep your body functioning. It also contributes to our mental health by informing the body to release hormones that regulate our moods. Yet, we hardly ever think about how the food we eat affects our brains and our emotions.


Photo collage of Juan Angel Reynoso

Interview With a 2Spirit Story Teller: Juan A. Reynoso: nemuuly (Grizzly Bear)

Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk, Multilingual Collections, Friday, June 30, 2023

Juan Angel Reynoso is an Ipai-Kumeyaay 2Spirit storyteller, advocate, teacher, and holistic culturally-trauma-responsive practitioner. Juan was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He is a Native American Indian from the San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Indians.


Author Meg Shaffer and her debut novel, The Wishing Game

Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, June 29, 2023

Meg Shaffer is a part-time creative writing instructor and a full-time MFA candidate in TV and Screenwriting at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri.


Author Colin Cotterill and his latest novel, The Motion Picture Teller

Interview With an Author: Colin Cotterill

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, June 22, 2023

Colin Cotterill is the author of fifteen books in the Dr. Siri Paiboun series.


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