LAPL Indexes and Research Guides | Los Angeles Public Library

Access our library's print and electronic resources through online indexes. Explore curated research guides by Central Library librarians on popular and diverse subjects.

January's Featured Resource: History of Your House

Explore the history of your home with our list of compiled resources. Learn where to start your research and uncover the story behind your residence.

LAPL Indexes

Interested in exploring unique materials from LAPL's specialized collections? Delve into dedicated indexes featuring autographs, bookplates, culinary ephemera, menus, local history, plays, pop-up books, and sheet music for songs. There is much to discover in these exclusive LAPL indexes.

LAPL Research Guides

Central Library subject department librarians create these research guides on popular topics to familiarize library users with available subjects. Some of the featured topics include African-American Ingenuity, Genealogy, Maps of Los Angeles, Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases (Central Library), Valuation of Collectibles, and Vital Records.

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