Los Angeles Central Library Celebrates Centennial

Thursday, January 29th a time capsule was opened as part of the Centennial Celebration.  There were 15million items borrowed in 2025 from the Los Angeles Public Library system. Can we top 16 million in 2026? - Los Angeles Public Library | Facebook

Los Angeles, a Miracle City: L.A. in the 1920s | Los Angeles Public Library

"Planned neighborhoods like Leimert Park, Hollywoodland, and Hancock Park sprang up. By mid-decade, about half of the housing stock consisted of single-family homes, which were largely owner-occupied. This was a distinct departure from other American cities, where most residents were renters."

Advertisement for a DIY mail-order bungalow “kit house” in the Van Nuys and Valley Green Sheet newspaper, 1926

Central 100 Celebration | Los Angeles Public Library

• Podcast - Listen to Past Due: 100 Years of Central Library, a podcast series that delves into Central Library's history, controversies, and hidden lore.
• Timeline - Explore Central Library’s story, from the 1921 voter-approved bond that made it possible, to the present day.

Calendar of Events for Los Angeles Public Library Centennial Celebrations  

February:

• Beanstack Challenge - Starting February 16, pick up a coloring page at any LAPL location to participate in this special color-by-number challenge!
• Card Catalog Stamp Collection - Starting February 16, pick up a set of historic card catalog cards at any LAPL location. Carry them with you. Stamp them at our branches. Make them your own.
• Sat, Feb 21, 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Happy Birthday Storytime
  Celebrate birthdays big and small, with stories, songs, a craft, and a very special puppet show! Intended for ages 3 and up. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.

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