Los Angeles has always captured our imagination and provides the inspiration for so many books, movies, albums, etc.. It’s a real city with real people, but it’s also a place woven into the fabric of our national mythology. Love it or hate it, you can’t escape it (unless you’re Kurt Russell). You can explore this […]
Black history is American history! Celebrate and learn about Black history all year long–it’s as easy as visiting the library; or reading a book (Libby, Hoopla), watching a movie (Kanopy, Hoopla), or listening to some tunes (Freegal, Hoopla) from the comfort of your phone or other personal device. Need some reading suggestions? Check out our […]
January is National Book Blitz Month! Time to start (or finish!) that book you’ve been meaning to read. Need some suggestions? Check out our list below or find some other staff suggestions on our booklist page!
I’m not going to lie, I haven’t yet finished “Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968.” Even so, only 50 pages in, it’s one of those books you can’t wait to jump back into when you have a break from the daily grind. This book tells the story of the creation of “Astral Weeks” by […]
What books (etc.) old or new did HPL staff love this year?? Find out below! You can also access all staff booklists to see more recommendations.
Engagingly narrated by journalist Miles O’Brien, this short documentary by Nova provides a brief introduction to and overview of artificial intelligence–some basic concepts, as well as various advantages and concerns. If you have been wanting to learn more about this technology that does and will affect all of us increasingly as it grows better and […]
Check out these adult events happening in November! 11/1 | 10am-12pm | Friday Flicks This month we are featuring all Kanopy films to highlight National Native American Heritage month! Today we watch Gather (2020). 11/2 | 11am-12pm | Spanish Conversation Practice Are you looking to improve your conversational Spanish in a supportive and friendly environment? Join us! […]
Find Your Next Read Did you know? Every month we put together a themed list of books, movies, and other items from our collection for you to enjoy! You can access current lists, see archived lists, and suggest a book list theme here.
Check out these adult events happening in October! 10/1 | 10am-12pm | Classic Matinees: Halloween Horror Join us Tuesday mornings in October for classic horror films. Today we feature Alien (1979) starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt. Rated R 10/1 | 3-4pm | Halloween Wreaths Make a spooky Halloween wreath! Led by HPL Staff. *Can’t make this […]
I had previously heard about the 1964 Japanese film Onibaba, but only remembered to finally watch it when it was mentioned in “The Evolution of Horror” podcast’s series on folk horror. While not your average horror movie, it’s still an atmospheric wild ride that will likely appeal to both lovers of older dark cinema in […]
