Los Angeles Central Library opens 1925 time capsule during centennial celebration As part of the Los Angeles Central Library centennial, staff opened a 1925 cornerstone time capsule and displayed artifacts — including an 1881 capsule with a mourning cloth linked to President Garfield’s funeral — that highlight the city’s layered history.

The Los Angeles Central Library just opened a 1925 time capsule, revealing astonishing artifacts including a hidden 1881 capsule linked to President Garfield’s funeral!

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Stories in Color: Black Voices in Children’s Literature Celebrate National Literacy Month with celebrity readings, activities, and exhibits honoring Black children’s literature. Sept 20, LA Public Library.

📚✨ Hurry! Seats are filling fast for Stories in Color at LA Central Library – Sept 20, 11 AM.

Bring the family for celebrity readings, kids’ activities, & more—all FREE! Parking only $1 after 9:30 AM.

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City Council Supports Local Control Over Library Officer Police Powers City officials advocate for local decision-making on library officers' limited peace officer status.

Los Angeles City Council is pushing for local control over library officers' police powers, igniting a debate on community safety and authority.

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Los Angeles Council Debates Local Control Over Library Security Officer Legislation Council members discuss local authority and liability concerns regarding library security legislation.

A fierce debate in the LA City Council is igniting questions about local control versus state intervention in library security—who will protect our public spaces?

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Los Angeles Public Library retains top spot in global digital checkouts for 2024 LAPL members checked out 14.5 million digital items in 2024, leading worldwide library services.

The Los Angeles Public Library has once again claimed the title of the world's leading digital library, with an astonishing 14.5 million digital items checked out in 2024!

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