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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca
Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, July 1, 2025

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!


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City of Los Angeles Councilwomen: Ruth Galanter, Rita Walters, Laura N. Chick, Jackie Goldberg, and Cindy Miscikowski

The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part Three

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, March 22, 2021

During this third week of Women’s History Month, we are back with another post highlighting the women who have served on the Los Angeles City Council. This week’s councilmembers are: Ruth Galanter, Rita Walters, Laura N. Chick, Jackie Goldberg, and Cindy Miscikowski.


Caldecott winners: Yuko Shimizu, Noa Denmon, Cozbi A. Cabrera, Cindy Derby, and Michaela Goade

Women Sweep the Caldecotts!

Mara Alpert, Children's Librarian, Children's Literature Department, Friday, March 19, 2021

History was made during the announcement of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards on January 25, 2021. One award, in particular, presented several historic firsts. That award? The Randolph Caldecott Medal, which is awarded for the most distinguished American picture book for children.


Author Sylvain Neuvel and his latest novel, A History of What Comes Next

Interview With an Author: Sylvain Neuvel

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

Sylvain Neuvel is the author of The Themis Files trilogy and the novella The Test.


Young girl investigating photos with magnifying glass.

21st Century Kids: Explore Historical Mysteries

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Historical mysteries are a unique genre, as they combine the intrigue of a mystery along with a specific time period in the past. Readers of this exciting genre are treated to wonderful adventure stories while learning about another time period.


City of Los Angeles Councilwomen: Pat Russell, Peggy Stevenson, Joy Picus, Joan Milke Flores, and Gloria Molina

The Women of the Los Angeles City Council: Part Two

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, Monday, March 15, 2021

Last week we shared about the first three women to serve on the Los Angeles City Council.


Author Tracy Park and her zine, MomBlob's Guide to Giving Birth

Interview With Zine Maker - Tracy Park

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Friday, March 12, 2021

Tracy Park is a freelance animation producer, artist, and zinester who has been fortunate to call Los Angeles her home for the last 15 years. She is the proud daughter of Korean immigrants and the proud but exhausted mother of two spirited children.


The Compton Cowboys on horseback

Black Cowboys Exist, They Always Have

Ednita Kelly, Children's Librarian, San Pedro Regional Branch Library, Friday, March 12, 2021

I remember the exact moment I learned about them. Black Cowboys. The tales and history have always been there, yet, it wasn’t until I was cycling in Palos Verdes as a child with my father that I learned about them.


Author Olivia Campbell and her first book, Women in White Coats

Interview With an Author: Olivia Campbell

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, March 11, 2021

Olivia Campbell is a journalist and author specializing in medicine and women; her work has appeared in The Guardian and The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and The Cut, among others.


The Pastels, 1990s

Mining Gold From The Music Stream: The Pastels - Slow Summits

Aaron M. Olson, Messenger Clerk, Silver Lake Branch Library, Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Though instrumental in ushering in a new and lasting wave of Glaswegian independent music that would spawn such far-reaching alternative rock acts as The Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub,


Young girls working on a science project

21st Century Kids: Explore the World of Science

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In the 21st century, a wide range of STEM-related opportunities are now available to explore. Additionally, children’s authors have created appealing stories and nonfiction selections that inspire emerging scientists.


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