For more than a century, women have fought for equality. Yet, time and again, their battles have fallen short. Even so-called constitutionally-protected equal rights can be withdrawn by judges and undermined by legislators. But the greater problem is in the notion of equality itself. In Breaking Free, culture writer Marcie Bianco persuasively argues that the very […]
Rings of Kindness is a compilation of 85 true stories of kindness received, written by 80 plus authors, 20 of whom reside in the Los Angeles area. The book was created and edited by Matthew J. Goldberg, an inspirational humorist from the Philadelphia area, and designed to spread optimism, love and kindness via our stories of […]
Sherly Lam presents Echo is Kind Echo is a fun-loving, energetic pup who loves his family, friends and adventures Feel inspired as you join him on his journey to the beach, discovering opportunities to demonstrate kindness through generosity, sharing and caring for others along the way Can you spot his favorite toy on every page? ALL net […]
You are cordially invited to join us for our annual Teacher's Night Out! Join us for an evening that celebrates you – the incredible teachers and librarians of our community! We will have snacks and beverages, plus a bunch of goodies (including books!) to give away. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to recommend […]
International action adventure ensues when Lily Wong--a Chinese-Norwegian modern-day ninja--travels from Shanghai to Japan to help family friend and former triad enforcer, Lee Chang, locate and rescue his kidnapped twelve-year-old niece while, back home in Los Angeles, her father's health wanes. Their mission is aided and complicated by an enigmatic assassin with a discomforting fascination […]
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at our Colorado Blvd. location at 11 am for story time!
"They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist." When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself--the artist and the activist--to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, […]
Kill for Love is a searing satirical thriller about Tiffany, a privileged Los Angeles sorority sister who is struggling to keep her sadistic impulses--and haunting nightmares of fire and destruction--at bay. After a frat party hookup devolves into a bloody, fatal affair, Tiffany realizes something within her has awoken: the insatiable desire to kill attractive […]
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at our Colorado Blvd. location at 11 am for story time!
In this delightful undersea story, kids will boost their social emotional learning and explore the importance of cooperation and friendship--and discover incredible true facts about sea creatures. Perfect for fans of The Rainbow Fish! Glow is a bioluminescent squid who loves to dance and twirl. And the faster he twirls, the brighter he GLOWS! He […]
In Los Angeles, the only constant is change. Our lives go through cycles and rotations. We incorporate new ideas, people, workplaces, and patterns as we create the futures we have dreamed of since childhood. The stories we tell are malleable and shifting. We seek out places to survey the world around us, to understand where […]
It's a tale as old as time: doomed romance, bloody revenge, fast food, and the voice of God. Welcome to Tyler Parker's Oklahoma, and one of the most anticipated debut novels of the year from one of our best, funniest new writers. Check out Sylvia Table: he drives a seafoam-green 1968 Ranchero, owns a badass […]
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