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October is Financial Planning Month and planning for your financial future is more important than ever. Join us for a variety of programs throughout October to help you reach your goals or get back on track! Learn more about available programs on our site: http://lapl.me/wsmY33r
She has worked for Penguin Random House for 13 years as a Sales Manager for Independent bookstores across New England, New York, and the West Coast. She is Amiee Gibbs and her debut novel is The Carnivale of Curiosities. Learn more about Amiee on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/d4J8Ps0
Today, we welcomed 68 citizenship candidates from 33 countries to Central Library to participate in the USCIS Citizenship Ceremony. Congratulations to all! 🇺🇸
Annette Chavez Macias creates stories seamlessly incorporating her culture and traditions where characters are guaranteed their happily ever after. Annette is one of the featured authors at the taking place 9/29 and 9/30: http://lapl.me/zZ8fp5q
Alex Sanchez brings his unique perspective to the forefront of his novels, breathing life into characters that reflect the richness of human experiences and dedicating his literary career to celebrating diversity. Learn more about Alex's work on our blog: http://lapl.me/gXCgvqD
Graphic novels act as connectors between cultures, nurturing understanding and empathy. Aaron Durán's work illuminates the Latino experience and reflects the community's strength and unwavering spirit of resilience. Learn more on the blog: http://lapl.me/7mb6cET
Join us tomorrow for the Homeowners Know Your Rights virtual program with Public Counsel that will cover the rights of homeowners who may be experiencing financial hardship.
📅 Monday, September 18, 2023
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
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Read, dream and celebrate… ¡en dos idiomas! will offer two days of entertainment for all ages featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, performances, workshops, and award-winning authors. Join us live on YouTube on September 29 and in person at Central Library on September 30. You won’t want to miss out!
🔗 http://lapl.me/QwUuyBG
LAPL en español - Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles
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Graphic novels have become a captivating medium combining visual artistry and storytelling. The voices and perspectives of the Latino community have gained recognition thanks to authors like Henry Barajas. Learn more about Henry and his work on the blog: http://lapl.me/TIrHrii
Happy Rosh Hashanah! While the Gregorian calendar ends in December and follows the sun cycles, other calendars follow the moon cycles. The Jewish calendar is based on both the moon and the sun, making it a lunisolar calendar. Learn more on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/Tp6ajaF
We are reading Chita by Chita Rivera: http://lapl.me/c43LRQ5
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a special performance from Viva la Cultura. Experience art, music, history, storytelling, and culture through the Mexican Folk Dance.
📅 September 16, 2023
⏰ 12:00pm noon
📍 Washington Irving Branch Library
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Working outdoors? 🛠️🚧👷 Make sure to wear lightweight, breathable clothing, stay hydrated by drinking water regularly, and seek shade whenever possible. Stay cool and stay safe! Visit our website for heat safety resources ➡️ Climate4LA.org/Heat
She has won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Berlin Prize, and the PEN/Open Book Award. She is Lan Samantha Chang, the author of The Family Chao. Learn more about her on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/ligypKv
Teens know how social media affects mental health.
Palms-Rancho Park and Playa Vista Branch Library teens created public service announcements and brochures that offer tips maintaining healthful habits online:
Adolescents who have dealt with cyberbullying and body dysmorphia due to their time spent online offer tips for their peers on how to navigate these spaces.
In July 2023, Center Theatre Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Shop program that offers Boyle Heights residents the opportunity to engage with the art of theatre and local artists, like playwright Anthony Aguilar. Learn more on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/7ZGxpD4
Join us and LéaLA tomorrow for a lecture in Español by the Mexican author of To Read is to Resist, Benito Taibo.
📅 September 13, 2023
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Central Library
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Everyone should be more like Self-Check Out Kid
The original Star Trek was ahead of its time, depicting a racially diverse crew exploring the universe together in an era when television was dominated by police and Western shows. Love Star Trek? Beam up to the LAPL blog for book recommendations and more: http://lapl.me/swAlGit
Join us for a Sunday performance of Crow About, one of the classic shows offered by Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
🗓 September 10, 2:30
📍 Westwood Branch Library
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He's the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass and has shared a set with Kermit the Frog, the zombies of The Walking Dead and actors from Game of Thrones. He is Josh Winning and his latest novel is Burn the Negative. Check it out on our blog: http://lapl.me/ErrsEyV
We are reading The Circumference of the World by Lavie Tidhar: http://lapl.me/h8Ns02E
We're privileged to explore three exceptional Afro-Latinx authors: Tamika Burgess, Aya De Leon, and Torrey Maldonado who create captivating narratives that promote unity and cultural appreciation. Learn more about them and their work on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/Gj67Jgg
In our latest installment of L.A. Untangled we caught up with Eric Brightwell to discuss his floor to ceiling map of Los Angeles, neighborhood boundaries and not owning a car in LA. Take a look at a few images and watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nol0knU_f_E?feature=shared
Is your favorite series coming out as a movie? Explore the movie adaptations soon to hit screens big and small and give yourself the chance to read before you view! Check out the LAPL blog for more details: http://lapl.me/7d9EI67
The Los Angeles-based Salvadoran poet, Yesika Salgado, is the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry and one of our featured authors at our Los Angeles Libros Festival happening later this month. Learn more on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/aqMuGFl
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Happy Labor Day from LAPL! All libraries will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the holiday.
[1946] George and Robinez Williams at the beach in Santa Monica, Labor Day.
This photo is part of the Shades of L.A. collection, an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Check out the Shades of L.A. exhibit on view at Central Library: http://lapl.me/mUIWcVt
There are many national holidays and days of remembrance in September this year, including Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, 9/11, Armenian Independence Day, and Mexican Independence Day. Read more about what's to come this month on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/n8851Xj
On the second day of Keanu was born.
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Join us for Homeowners Know Your Rights virtual program with Public Counsel that will cover the rights of homeowners who may be experiencing financial hardship.
📅 September 18, 2023
⏰ 12pm - 1pm
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Alex Hay has been writing for as long as he can remember. He wrote his dissertation on female power at royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama he could find. Check out his debut novel, The Housekeepers on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/L2BdDGA
September is Library Card Sign Up Month and LAPL wants you to Read Freely with Your Library Card! Bring your friends and family to your favorite branch and show them all the benefits of having the . Learn how to get a library card here: http://lapl.me/mn5PCgp
Home run of a storytime!
We were excited to welcome Sportsnet LA and Dodgers sideline reporter Kirsten Watson at Jefferson Branch Library today.
A collection of 12,500 celebrity photos—mostly unpublished—documenting old Hollywood went up for auction recently. It's now in the LAPL's photo collection. Read more about the John Verzi Collection in the full article from the Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-30/la-ca-col1-john-verzi-celebrity-photographer
Cookbooks are vessels of memory, culture, and storytelling. Culinary storyteller, Ericka Sánchez is a cookbook author, food stylist, and creative mind behind the website Nibbles and Feasts. Learn more on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/GSm6UJW
We are reading Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon by Melissa Sevigny: http://lapl.me/yPvszW8
She's known for fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone and A House with Good Bones. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She is T. Kingfisher. Learn more about her latest book, Thornhedge, on the blog: http://lapl.me/is0my1t
What do a shoe-obsessed duck, a famous Salvadoran artist, and an opinionated flamingo have in common? They are all topics explored in delightful board books for babies and toddlers, written and/or illustrated by these talented writers and artists! Learn more about these fun reads on the LAPL blog: http://lapl.me/eoKVGP9
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Have you ever wondered what the numbers on the cover of LAPL books meant? Today is your lucky day! What numbers do you see on your current reads? 📚 #lapl #losangelespubliclibrary
Learn more about the South El Monte Art Posse at the Something in Common exhibit on display at the Central Library now through November 6th. 🔗 lapl.org/something
Charles Lummis had a practice of branding library 📚 like 🐂. Recently we unearthed one of the brands that was used to identify our books.
It’s never been easier for adults to earn their high school diploma at the Los Angeles Public Library. It’s online, flexible, and it’s free! Learn more about our Career Online High School program on our website. 🔗 https://www.lapl.org/diploma
Honored to participate in the Dia de los Muertos Procession in Cypress Park hosted by Mujeres De La Tierra.
Are you looking for children’s books but don’t know where to start? Let the library surprise your child (and you!) with a wonderful selection of books from Book Bundles To Go. To receive your personalized Book Bundle To Go, just fill out the form at the link below! 🔗 https://www.lapl.org/kids/book-bundles
Show your feet some love and check out the sock 🧦 collection available at The Library Store located inside of Central Library. 🔗 https://shop.lfla.org/
Got to be prepared. #ShakeOut #Earthquake
The Feminist Center for Creative Work is a hub for all. The center has been a valuable resource for many, offering creative outlets and classes to those interested in learning new things. Learn about the impact the FCCW has had on their members at the Something in Common Exhibit on display at Central Library now through November 6, 2022. 🔗 https://www.lapl.org/something
Do you have a BIG interest in small things? Check out the various devices Microscopical Society of Southern California has collected on display at the Something in Common exhibit at Central Library: https://lapl.org/something Microscopic videos from Wonder Science "Ludic"
Do you have a BIG interest in small things? 🔬 So does the Microscopical Society of Southern California! Check out the various devices they’ve collected over the years and zoom in on the tiny worlds on display at the Something in Common exhibit at Central Library open now through November 6, 2022. 🔗 https://www.lapl.org/something Ludic by Wonder Science TV via YouTube.
One of the questions we often get is, "What is with the puppets in Children's Literature?" To answer this question we talked with three members of FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature) and one recipient of the unique award.
Creators in Residence Showcase marks the culmination of the inaugural residency, highlighting new original work by photographer Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin and visual artist River Garza: http://lapl.me/UVhMeGN
🎶 Take me out to the Library! ⚾️ Visit the Something in Common exhibit on view at Central Library now through November 6, 2022 to see the Baseball Reliquary’s collection of commissioned art and historical artifacts. We have Babe Ruth’s cigar and a full size chicken suit for your viewing pleasure! 🔗 https://www.lapl.org/something
Are you a cloud watcher? If so, the Cloud Appreciation Society is for you! Explore a love for beautiful skies and learn how the society formed by visiting the Something in Common exhibit now through November 6, 2022 at the Central Library ⛅️
Join Wimee and friends to explore, learn, and create. Today, it's all about THE NUMBER TWO!
Be a citizen scientist and help us turn the map green with one observation in each section of the map: https://lapl.org/steam/bioblitz
Artist, curator, and archivist Suzanne Zoe Joskow will be discussing her ongoing project, The Community Cookbook Archive for our LA Made series. 🗓 Thursday at 4 pm 📺 http://lapl.me/Z3gyVmk
All good things come to an end 🥹 This is the final installment of our virtual Docent Tour but you can follow the link to find more information about our tours of the Central Library: http://lapl.me/zjRHZGO
Dipping our toes in the #BookTok waters.
We're nearing the end of our virtual Docent Tour 🥲 Episode 6 highlights the Children's Literature department of the Central Library where you can travel back to 1926! Click the link to access information about docent tours. 🔗 http://lapl.me/xLBlEru
Join the #LABioBlitz Challenge this September to 📸 photograph and map animals, insects & plants found in your neighborhood, local parks, off of hiking trails, and in other natural areas. Start exploring! 🐞 🔗 http://lapl.me/VVz3xz0
Join Wimee and friends to explore, learn, and create. Today, it's all about SOUP!
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Dodger Landscape team stopped by Lincoln Heights Branch for a bilingual storytime about biodiversity. Learn more about our BioBlitz Challenge: https://lapl.org/steam/bioblitz
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