Los Angeles Public Library

The Los Angeles Public Library and Dynasty United Youth Association Team Up for A New Virtual Tutoring and Job Preparation Program for South L.A. Students Affected by COVID School Closures

The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) and the Dynasty United Youth Association (DUYA) come together to launch the virtual Accelerated Learning Program Service for South L.A. students in grades K-12. Students can access the free educational support program, Monday through Friday, noon to 8:00 p.m through June 5, 2021. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Los Angeles Public Library Cancels Public Events in March, All 73 Libraries Continue to Operate With Standard Hours

The Los Angeles Public Library has canceled all programs, events and meeting room bookings through March 31. The action follows state and city recommendations and is taken as a precaution to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and protect staff and patrons including the most vulnerable Angelenos.

A Conversation with Alison Hart and Multiracial Americans of Southern California

Spanning four generations of a mixed-race family, Mostly White is a powerful tale of inter-generational trauma and the healing brought by wildness, music, and the resilience of women. From Emma, who survives the abuse of an Indian residential school in 1890s Maine, to Ella, who navigates color lines in 1980s New York City, Alison Hart’s unforgettable characters fight to form their own identities and honor the call of their ancestors. 

Winter Reading Challenge

Now-Jan. 25 The Los Angeles Public Library is hosting a Winter Reading Challenge to keep your reading skills current over the winter holidays. Everything is online and uses your information from the Summer Reading Challenge if you participated in that. Go to lapl/winter for more information or call the Hyde Park Branch Library at 323-750-7241 if you need your user name or password from the Summer Reading Challenge. If you accumulate at least 300 points in the program you’ll be eligible to be entered into our branch lottery to win a bag of goodies from LAPL. The Challenge runs from