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June 18: Dave Eggers is coming to ALOUD. Twenty-five years after AHWOSG, and five years since his last book, Eggers retu...
05/13/2026

June 18: Dave Eggers is coming to ALOUD. Twenty-five years after AHWOSG, and five years since his last book, Eggers returns to talk art, ambition, and what it takes to keep making work—this time in conversation with Jim James ( of ). They’ll discuss Eggers’s highly anticipated new novel, Contrapposto—a moving, witty story about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art, set against the rules of the art world. Grab tickets + the book and see you there: [link in bio] or LFLA.org/ALOUD

This week, we jammed out with to celebrate 100 Years of Coltrane and Davis on the stage! Guided by historian in conve...
05/08/2026

This week, we jammed out with to celebrate 100 Years of Coltrane and Davis on the stage! Guided by historian in conversation with a panel of jazz’s brightest lights and family, including , , , and , a soulful musical performance by and followed to light up the room. Thanks to of for her curation. 
 
Visit the link in bio to view upcoming ALOUD programs and more photos!

05/06/2026

Thank you to our many partners and guests for bringing the magic of ’s Central Library to life with us on Saturday night—your energy made it unforgettable. ✨🌙 📚

✨🌃 📖 It was a joy to welcome thousands of Angelenos into the ’s Central Library after hours for , a magical evening of ...
05/06/2026

✨🌃 📖 It was a joy to welcome thousands of Angelenos into the ’s Central Library after hours for , a magical evening of creativity and storytelling. Our city’s artists, writers, and musicians activated our beloved library with unforgettable experiences; and our community of library lovers packed the stacks with curiosity, delight, and a sense of discovery.
 
Thank you for celebrating a century of light with us! View more photos from the evening and explore upcoming programs via the link in bio.

05/04/2026

Cultural documentarian and author of Overground Railroad, , walked us through the 's premier Green Book collection—a travel guide for Black motorists used for decades when traveling through segregated America. LAPL holds the second largest and one of the best-preserved collections in the world, serving as inspiration for her research. Check out our special centennial program highlighting these archives with Candacy Taylor in conversation with Tyree Boyd-Pates () at the link in bio.

is a celebration of libraries in action 📚✨ From protecting the right to read to bridging the digital divide, libraries...
04/19/2026

is a celebration of libraries in action 📚✨ From protecting the right to read to bridging the digital divide, libraries expand access and opportunity here in Los Angeles and beyond.
 
For Winnie L.—a library lover and avid fan of “choose your own adventure” stories— the Library is exactly that: a place to explore, decide what comes next, and move forward freely, with the tools to pursue what brings ultimate joy 📖
 
That sense of possibility is empowered, protected, and carried forward by library workers and supporters like you. Invest in joy at the Library this week ❤️ Make a gift today at the link in our bio.

On average there are 4.8 outrageously opulent balls in each of my five novels, but I can tell you in all honesty that I ...
04/12/2026

On average there are 4.8 outrageously opulent balls in each of my five novels, but I can tell you in all honesty that I dislike attending formal occasions. As a homebody I will find every excuse not to attend a gala, and unfortunately my stomach bug excuse has been used way too many times.  

So when I was invited to chair Library Foundation of LA’s Stay Home and Read a Book Ball—an occasion that requires no stylist, no valet parking, no (pick one) short rib, poached salmon or vegan entrée, no speeches, and no silent auction—I immediately said yes.

Put on your favorite cozy sweater (or your most fabulous couture gown), brew a warm cup of tea (or pop open a bottle of V***e Clicquot), pick up a book that intrigues you, make a donation to support Los Angeles Public Library and join me for the 📚lfla.org/stayhomekevinkwan (or link in my bio!)

📘 Today, I’m staying home to read: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai

Are you joining me tomorrow? 📖🐈‍⬛🛋️ Pesto and I will be curling up to read Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Joh...
04/11/2026

Are you joining me tomorrow? 📖🐈‍⬛🛋️ Pesto and I will be curling up to read Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline

Stay in, grab a book, save the dollars you would have spent on a night out and make a donation for the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball—our coziest way to celebrate and support the Los Angeles Public Library! “See” you there 👉LFLA.org/stayhome

Read on,
Riccardo Ruffolo
LFLA Development Director

04/08/2026

Christina builds on our recommendation series in centennial style! Discover the history of Central Library through some of the Photo Librarian's favorite picks, and get ready to cozy up in support of the library that empowers communities across our city. Visit lfla.org/stayhome or the link in bio to join the ball!

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