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While Project Gutenberg is an online resource the Libraries throughout the San Fernando Valley also offer resources in seminars and lectures, hard copy books and text, and even computer terminals.  A Desk-Book of Errors in English, by Frank H. Vizetelly—The Project Gutenberg eBook was written in 1920 but offers a starting point for writers to analyze habits & style that are presumed to be clear and understandable.

50 yrs!!! Project Gutenberg celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first eBook for reading enjoyment and unlimited free redistribution in 2021. This eBook was created on July 4, 1971 by Project Gutenberg’s founder, Michael S. Hart. Read more about this lasting innovation.  

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There are four LA County libraries in and adjacent to the San Fernando Valley

• La Canada
• La Crescenta
• Topanga
• San Fernando
• Online learning resources  
  • Learn – LA County Library 
  • Writers’ Corner – LA County Library
  • Tell Your True Tale – LA County Library Writer’s Workshops
  • Federal Depository Library – LA County Library The Federal Depository Library is located at the Norwalk Library.

The remaining libraries are City owned and have similar events & resources to the County.

• LA City libraries Locations & Hours | Los Angeles Public Library (lapl.org) 
  •  The Memory Lab | Los Angeles Public Library - Services to help individuals on their personal archiving and digital preservation journey.
  • Tech2Go Borrow laptops, iPad Minis, and mobile hotspots.
  •  Book A Librarian Reserve a free half-hour session with a reference librarian/subject specialist at Central Library.
  • Be a Successful Street Vendor - The Los Angeles Public Library project Be a Successful Street Vendor was made possible by a grant from the American Library Association and Google. The L.A. Public Library worked with Community Power Collective, KLBRI, Immigrants Rising, Inclusive Action for the City, Public Counsel and local street vendors to build and collect useful resources to help vendors be successful.
• Calabasas Calabasas Library | City of Calabasas, CA
• Burbank Home | Burbank Public Library (burbanklibrary.org)
  • Buena Vista Branch Library
  • Burbank Central Library
  • Northwest Branch Library 

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• Patents Issued to West of SFV Inventors/Companies: Week 16 2024 6 patents were issued to inventors/businesses adjacent to the SFV. Some suit the general public such as a beverage container with active temperature controls!