Tag: Los Angeles Central Library
6 Incredible L.A. Libraries That Aren’t Just for Students
From locations open 24 hours to those that lend out telescopes, our L.A. library list has something for everyone
Susan Orlean Tells the Long-Overdue Tale of the 1986 Central Library Fire
The New Yorker writer and part-time Angeleno tries her hand at L.A. history
A New Exhibit at the Library Celebrates the Stories Behind Weird Collections of Stuff
From matchbooks to a life-size elephant made of nuts, 21 Collections brings together odd ephemera
Los Angeles Central Library Turns 90 Today
In all its years serving the city, the downtown institution has seen its fair share of intriguing patrons
A Firsthand Account of the Devastating 1986 Central Library Fire
On April 29, an arsonist started the blaze that destroyed hundreds of thousands of books, maps, and photographs
CityDig: Downtown’s Business District Gets Down to Business
This 1924 map shows off L.A.'s new shops, theaters, and landmarks at a time when spirits were soaring
Tracy K. Smith
The author discusses "Ordinary Light: A Memoir," about her childhood.
Space Savers: Meet the People Fighting to See the Past in L.A.’s Future
Experts weigh in on how historic places in Los Angeles will look in 2020 and beyond
Jennifer Clement
The Mexico City-based writer discusses her new novel, Prayers for the Stolen
