A kitschy, molded souvenir returns to L.A. at the Central Library
The waxy scent that drifts up the escalators at the Los Angeles Central Library is immediately familiar to…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Hannah Simone
Hannah Simone’s seven-season run as Cece Parekh in the Fox sitcom “New Girl” (2011-2018) continues to pay dividends…
City of Berkeley provides free lunches to children throughout July | City
This summer, the City of Berkeley’s Parks, Recreation & Waterfront department will provide free meals to children at…
Downtown Fresno’s Central Library closes for multi‑year renovation
A downtown fixture is undergoing a major makeover. After more than six decades of service, the Central Library…
How an early LA librarian helped revolutionize the library experience
This guy brought order to the LA Central Library Cato Hernandez on the man who transformed the LA…
Downtown Fresno library to close for months for renovations
After more than 60 years of service, Fresno County’s Central Library in Downtown Fresno is moving forward with…
Downtown Fresno library to close for months for renovations
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — After more than 60 years of service, Fresno County’s Central Library in Downtown Fresno…
Letters: Impact of homeless advocate Shirley Raines extends beyond L.A.
Feb. 3, 2026 8 AM PT To the editor: As a retired Los Angeles Public Library librarian, I…
LA’s Central Library pops open its time capsule. Inside the never-before-seen contents
The Central Library building in downtown Los Angeles turns 100 this year. And on Thursday, library staff kicked…
The Central Library turns 100 and unveils a time capsule
The @lapubliclibrary is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Central Library in downtown L.A. this year. While the…
From 750 books to Art Deco grandeur: How LA’s 100-year-old Central Library came to be
The Central Library in downtown Los Angeles hits a big milestone this year: It’s turning 100 years old.…