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Writer Jennifer O'Callaghan and her latest book, Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age
Photo of author: Hayley Andoff
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, November 6, 2025

Jennifer O'Callaghan is a freelance writer and journalist. She has worked as a reporter for Metro News, The Sundance Channel, Shaw TV, and CKUA radio in news, entertainment, and lifestyle beats. She has also appeared as a red-carpet reporter for the web entertainment site MyBroadway.com , and as host on Paradetown USA on NYC-TV. She has interviewed...

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Authors Christine Lynn Herman and Amanda Foody and their book, All of Us Villains

Interview With an Author: Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Amanda Foody is the author of YA novels Daughter of the Burning City and The Shadow Game


Cesar with Laurie, an adult literacy tutor

Laurie and Cesar: Making Remote Learning Work

Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy, Monday, November 22, 2021

Despite the enormous challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Adult Literacy Services at the Los Angeles Public Library never stopped working.


Author Roshani Chokshi and her latest novel, Once More Upon a Time

Interview With an Author: Roshani Chokshi

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 18, 2021

Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore.


Brent Spiner and his debut novel Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir

Interview With an Author: Brent Spiner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Friday, November 12, 2021

Brent Spiner is an actor, comedian, and singer best known for playing the android Lieutenant Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987-1994.


Patents librarian, Stella Mittelbach

No Prior Art: In Conversation With a Patents Librarian

Guest Blogger, Tuesday, November 9, 2021

As part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time series, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles & L.A. Public Library are developing a new project, titled No Prior Art, to open in 2024.


Author TJ Klune and his latest novel, Under the Whispering Door

Interview With an Author: TJ Klune

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 4, 2021

TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of


Author Mallory O’Meara and her latest book, Girly Drinks

Interview With an Author: Mallory O’Meara

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 28, 2021

Mallory O’Meara is the award-winning and bestselling writer of The Lady from the Black Lagoon. Every week, she co-hosts the literary podcast Reading Glasses.


Zine author, Rachel Howe and her zine, Witch Ethics

Interview With Zine Maker - Rachel Howe

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Monday, October 25, 2021

Rachel Howe is an artist and healer, who created her multidimensional brand Small Spells in 2013, after graduating from Parsons School of Design and working in the art world in New York for over a decade.


Author Ellen Datlow and her latest book, Body Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror

Interview With an Author: Ellen Datlow

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 21, 2021

Ellen Datlow is one of horror’s quintessential, bestselling, and most acclaimed editors.


Collage of horror films in Kanopy

Amazing Underground Horror Films You Can Stream on Kanopy

Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy, Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Twilight creeps into the afternoon, and the autumn nights grow dark and gloomy. Dead leaves rustle, weird things lurk in the shadows… Halloween is on the way!


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