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. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Library and 72 branch libraries are closed March 14 through 31. The action is being taken in accordance with city guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and to protect staff and patrons including the most vulnerable Angelenos. ... read more »

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. ... read more »

Los Angeles Sentinel contributing writer Imani Sumbi asks Rochelle Riley about her 2018 book, “The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery” and her vision for how America ought to confront its history of racism. ... read more / watch video »

The awards are presented annually by the American Library Association ... read more »

A day of fun for all ages: scavenger hunt, storytimes, hands-on crafts, panel discussion with architect and artists of the library's redesign, tours of special collections and more. All activities are free.  ... read more »

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.  ... read more »

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. ... read more »

Skye Patrick recently became the first African-American Library Director for the County of Los Angeles Public Library. Patrick began her position at the County Library on February 1. She leads one of the largest public library systems in the country. ... read more »

Late fines will be forgiven February 1 – 14 ... read more »

Los Angeles Public Library to Loan Energy Use Monitors Partnership with LADWP Enables Users to Measure and Reduce Power Consumption ... read more »