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For Armenian Heritage Month, we honor not only a vibrant and ancient culture, but also a people whose story is woven with strength, survival, and a commitment to keeping their identity alive. Find book recommendations, programs and more on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/YPSsu0I

Ava Morgyn is a lover of witchcraft, tarot, and is a USA Today bestselling author of the adult novel The Witches of Bone Hill. Learn about her latest novel, The Bane Witch, on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/FVmrVQo

Join us for an interactive session with the Financial Planning Association as they explore investing and investment concepts to help you become a smarter investor. 📅 April 28, 2025 ⏰ 12pm - 1pm 📺 lapl.me/IyGbTXO 🔗 lapl.me/iSJRKAj

Filmmakers Ara Oshagan and Balin Schneider engaged in a compelling conversation during the Library's Armenian Heritage Month celebration, speaking about two films that illuminate the ongoing displacement of Armenians. Read the transcript on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/2YSZjr6

Join us for the grand finale screening of Projecting L.A. 2024, a 60-minute documentary showcasing captivating street photography and photojournalism by L.A. based photographers. Photo by Estevan Oriol. 📅 May 4, 2025 ⏰ 2:00pm 📍 Central Library 🔗 lapl.me/7bsONHv

Historian and author Jim Tranquada (The 'Ukulele: A History) discusses the long and often surprising history of the 'ukulele in Southern California. 📅 May 3, 2025 ⏰ 2:00 pm 📍 North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library 🔗 lapl.me/GBe38w2

🎶 Arcade Fire - Year of the Snake 🎶 Listen online here 👉 lapl.me/XtzhLJm or download the Freegal app and stream at no cost with the #BestCardInLA

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the work of acclaimed Chicano photographer Luis C. Garza, beginning with a special screening of the award-winning 15-minute documentary short Razon de Ser: Luis C. Garza: lapl.me/QD6WAwN

Join us for free, private consultations with a Certified Financial Planner™ on a variety of personal financial issues, including debt management, retirement planning and more. 📅 May 10, 2025 ⏰ 10am - 1pm 📍 Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library 🔗 lapl.me/a6uEVbR

We see some familiar faces 😉 Congrats to our very own Movers & Shakers, Edwin Rodarte and Amanda Mellor!

Celebrate Mother's Day, community resilience, and creativity with our skill-sharing celebration! We'll focus on how we can repurpose and reuse materials to create something beautiful and meaningful. 📅 May 11, 2025 ⏰ 2pm - 4pm 📍 Central Library 🔗 lapl.me/0Tcu0Wr

Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is the right eResource for discovering the right job or researching careers and industries! Gain full complimentary access to Ferguson's job guidance with the #BestCardInLA: lapl.me/NZXW5Ly

Kate Maruyama is the author of The Collective, Harrowgate and Bleak Houses. Learn about her latest novel, Alterations, on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/iICARB4

After writing several books, Cindy Mediavilla became fascinated with early Disney history and co-wrote The Women Who Made Early Disneyland: Artists, Entertainers, and Guest Relations with University Archivist, Kelsey Knox. Check out the story on the blog: lapl.me/vY47U6T

Chi-ming Yang specializes in histories of race, empire, and East-West cultural exchanges. Her latest book, Octavia E. Butler: H is for Horse, is a homage to the childhood genius of Black science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler. Learn more on the blog: lapl.me/WHGFiAc

Erin Crosby Eckstine is an author of speculative historical fiction. Check out her debut novel Junie on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/O2MGcbw

Join us in celebrating Parable of the Talents: An Octavia E. Butler Celebration! Enjoy a scholarly panel discussion, a tabletop roleplaying campaign, and a hands-on activity with community partner LA Commons in the Octavia Lab. Learn more online: lapl.me/yhaSVaQ

The Library will be closed on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. [1958] Valley Girl Scouts join in honoring veterans buried at West Los Angeles Veteran's Cemetery at Sawtelle, where thousands gathered today for Memorial Day services paying tribute to nation's war dead.

Michael Seth Starr covered television at the New York Post as a reporter, columnist, critic, and editor for over 28 years. Check out his latest book, Nothin' Comes Easy: The Life of Rodney Dangerfield, on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/3h7Nanp

Tochi Onyebuchi is the author of Goliath as well as the young adult novels Beasts Made of Night, Crown of Thunder, and War Girls. His latest novel is Harmattan Season. Learn more about Onyebuchi and his work on the LAPL blog: lapl.me/cR0V0s8