In late November 1970, Abigail Lois Cleaves, a Los Angeles resident of more than fifty years, passed away. Gail (as she was more commonly known) had been a Civil Engineer with the Los Angeles County Highway Department until her retirement in 1960. Her final years were spent in an assisted living facility in Newhall, where she was forced to relocate after the 210 Freeway took out her San...
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Interview With an Author: Cameron Sullivan
Cameron Sullivan was born in Perth, Western Australia. He grew up with the dark fantasy and horror icons of the 80s and went on to study classics and creative writing at the University of Western Australia.
Who’s the Boss? Part 1 of the Central Library Director Series
Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating 100 years of the Central Library, making this the perfect time to spotlight the exceptional librarians who have overseen this remarkable building and everything within: its collections, programs, services, and staff.
2026 Indie Author Project Annual Contest Now Open!
If you're an indie author interested in reaching a wider reading audience, building buzz for your literary work, or you're an avid reader looking for exciting new literary voices in a variety of genres, check out the Indie Author Project (brought to you by our partner, Biblioboard!).
Interview With an Author: Johnny Compton
Johnny Compton is a Stoker Award-nominated author whose short stories have appeared in Pseudopod, Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast, and several other publications.
Horrifying Women: 13 Authors to Add to Your TBR List
When I think about Women’s History Month, it conjures up images of suffragettes and mothers, tea and sympathy, trailblazing scientists, sirens, bloody queens, burning bras, shotgun brides, downhill skiing, uphill strides, boots and sweaters, scarlet letters, and Stevie Nicks’ Landslide...
Let’s Talk Hawks
It's 4 p.m. on a peaceful Sunday in Griffith Park. Hikers stroll on the trails while children climb on a play structure. Suddenly, there's a commotion in the trees. Woodpeckers squawk and crows caw. A powerful bird emerges from where it was hidden, nearly invisible, in the branches.
Interview With an Author: Sarah Domet
Sarah Domet is the author of the novel The Guineveres and the craft book
Lost Artwork of Central Library: Bison Hunt
Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
One of the Los Angeles Public Library's largest pieces of outdoor art can only be appreciated in photos now, after becoming a victim of Southern California's weather.
Interview With an Author: Anna Kovatcheva
Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University.
Pop Culture Celebrates the Opening of Central Library’s New Teen’Scape Department
On March 13, 2000, the new, expanded Teen’Scape Department at the Central Library opened with great fanfare.