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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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Author Chris Nashawaty and his latest book, The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

Interview With an Author: Chris Nashawaty

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chris Nashawaty is a writer, editor, and former Entertainment Weekly f


4 pairs of hiking boots

Senderismo

Yvette Cabrera, Librarian, International Languages Department, Wednesday, July 31, 2024

El senderismo se ha convertido en una actividad popular, lo cual es fantástico, ya que motiva a las personas a disfrutar del aire libre, ser activos e ir más allá de sus zonas de confort. Una de las ventajas de vivir en Los Ángeles es la proximidad a las montañas.


Author Meg Shaffer and her latest novel, The Lost Story

Interview With an Author: Meg Shaffer

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, w


Collage of jazz piano stars

A Handful of Keys: Jazz Piano Players

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Monday, July 29, 2024

In the days of my youth, I rocked, and I rolled. I also got gothic, I raved til dawn, I reggaed to the rhythm, and I funked it up. Pick a pop music style, and I gave it my best go.


British-American artist Ellen Harvey

A Chat With Artist Ellen Harvey

Ani Boyadjian, Principal Librarian, Research and Special Collections, Friday, July 26, 2024

Conceptual British-American artist Ellen Harvey has been commissioned to create an installation for the Los Angeles Public Library/Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ upcoming exhibition, No Prior Art: Illustrations of Invention.


Dave Klecha and Tobias S. Buckell

Interview With an Author: Dave Klecha & Tobias S. Buckell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 25, 2024

Dave Klecha was born in Detroit and studied Russian and history in college. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.


waterfall down a deep ravine in the mountains

Los siete pasos de no dejar huellas

Irma Ulloa, Librarian, Library Department, Wednesday, July 24, 2024

No Dejar Huellas es una ética que ayuda a todos a tener una excelente experiencia al aire libre, dejando la naturaleza mejor de como la encontramos. Al proteger nuestro medio ambiente, ayudamos a garantizar que estos mismos espacios sigan siendo hermosos para las generaciones venideras.


An oversized hot dog fills the bun which is topped with mustard, ketchup and onions.

The Dog Days of Summer

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Friday, July 19, 2024

It's hot! It's boiling! It's sweltering! What do you expect for the Dog Days of Summer? Now I want a Dodger dog and some air-conditioning! But I also want to know where the term Dog Days of Summer comes from, so on I go down that research rabbit hole. And what I found is a scorcher. Read on!


Bruce Borgos between his 2 books covers, Shades of Mercy and the Bitter Past

Interview With an Author: Bruce Borgos

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, July 18, 2024

Bruce Borgos lives and writes from the Nevada desert where he works hard every day to prove his high school guidance counselor had good instincts when he said, "You'll never be an astronaut." He has a degree in politic


hiker looking at a vista with a lake and mountains

Los esenciales básicos de senderismo

Irma Ulloa, Librarian, Library Department, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Los elementos esenciales básicos de senderismo para una aventura divertida y segura.

El senderismo es una forma divertida de hacer ejercicio y un excelente beneficio para la salud mental.


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