[1941] Rushing the work to relieve the bottleneck of the Figueroa tunnels for traffic on the Arroyo Seco freeway that runs between Los Angeles and Pasadena, crews are shown building the new parallel road through Elysian Park. (Herald Examiner Collection) buff.ly/3L3WS4s
Acompaña a la galardonada autora Erica Alfaro mientras nos cuenta de cómo superó la adversidad, incluida la violencia doméstica, y cómo logró sus objetivos a través de la educación. lapl.me/ugGa5eE
Celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages. Saturday, May 18th 11 am - 4 pm at Central Library LAPL.org/aapi-joy
[1975] Downtown Los Angeles as captured from an upper story of the Transamerica Building, 1150 S. Olive Street. (Roy Hankey Collection) buff.ly/3wyFqQF
On Sunday, May 12, at Central Library, LAPL will honor the legacy of Anne Frank with a special screening of two short films, an award presentation for student winners of the Anne Frank Day Your Story Matters Essay Contest and more. Get more info here: lapl.org/whats-on/event…
[1939] At the convention of the Associated Dancing Teachers of Southern California, Grover C. Abel and his wife, Julia Abel, show the dance steps for the 'Boomps-a-Daisy', the newest dance craze to sweep America. (Herald Examiner Collection) buff.ly/4bjqtAY
[1984] Three-year-old 'Magic Wand' shows off what he's got as he and other members of the L.A. Breakers break dance troupe performed at Century City. (Paul Chinn - Herald Examiner Collection) buff.ly/3UFYNPN
This Sunday, May 12, at Central Library, #LAPL will honor the legacy of Anne Frank with a special screening of two short films, and an award presentation for student winners of the Anne Frank Day Your Story Matters Essay Contest and more. #AnneFrank#JAHM lapl.org/whats-on/event…
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nobel laureate Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history’s most honored short story writers. Find the works of Alice Munro at lapl.org. #RIP
[1967] Looking across Hope Street from the Department of Water & Power (DWP) headquarters towards the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion during a full moon. (Roy Hankey Collection) buff.ly/3JY3lfx
Don't forget to join us this weekend to celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages!
🗓️ May 18, 2024 ⏰ 11 am - 4 pm 📍 Central Library 🔗 LAPL.org/aapi-joy
Keep track of all the latest local, national and international news with your #LAPL card, which gives you free access to leading newspapers like The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Daily News and more. lapl.org/books-emedia/e…
La Planete de singes by French author and former military operative Pierre Boulle was the original novel that told a philosophical and satirical story about talking apes under the title Monkey Planet in the United Kingdom. Learn more on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/7Tkc5M5
Did you know you can check out mobile hotspots from the library? The mobile hotspots are easy to use and allow users to connect their laptop, tablet, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to the internet. You can place a hold and get more information here: lapl.org/tech2go/mobile…