Library Foundation of LA

Libraries are essential, and so is your support! This #GivingTuesday, every dollar you give will be matched by a generous supporter, meaning your contribution will go twice as far in helping our libraries across Los Angeles. We believe in the power of the @lapubliclibrary to fuel dreams, transform lives, and strengthen our communities. With your support, we can ensure that these resources remain accessible to every Angeleno. Donate now via link in bio at lfla.org/givelfla.   #lfla #lapl #librariesofinstagram #giveback #bookstagram #givingtuesday2024

Los Angeles! Join our founder, Dave Eggers, in conversation with the legendary Jim James next month at the Ralph Freud Playhouse in celebration of his new novel. Not to be missed! Ps. Not in LA? Dave is embarking on a full national tour, more info available in a post below.

Highlights from an enriching centennial panel in celebration of 100 years of Coltrane and Davis, co-presented by @aloudla and @kjazz881 ! Special thanks to @rdgkelley , @nefofmiles , @michellecoltrane , @stanleyclarke , @leroythejazzcat , @emiliolmodeste , and @brandonrosemusic for the insightful conversation and soulful performances. Curated by @natashalovesit of @instantalter . Visit the link in bio for the full conversation and upcoming ALOUD programs!

June 18: Dave Eggers is coming to ALOUD. Twenty-five years after AHWOSG, and five years since his last book, Eggers returns to talk art, ambition, and what it takes to keep making work—this time in conversation with Jim James (@removador of @mymorningjacket ). They’ll discuss Eggers’s highly anticipated new novel, Contrapposto—a moving, witty story about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art, set against the rules of the art world. Grab tickets + the book and see you there: [link in bio] or LFLA.org/ALOUD #ALOUD #DaveEggers #JimJames #mymorningjacket

Grammy Award-winning recording artist @stanleyclarke in conversation with historian @rdgkelley on the @aloudla stage to discuss the impact that John Coltrane and Miles Davis had on his work, and the unifying power that great art can provide us all. Visit the link in bio for the full conversation and upcoming ALOUD programs!

Creator in Residence Ashley Walker has created Threads of Los Angeles, a new fashion line that embodies the city’s past, inspired by materials from the Library’s historical archives of documents, manuscripts, and photographs. This varsity jacket memorializes the 1992 Los Angeles uprising—a moment when outrage and resilience ignited the streets of South Central. Covered in bold patches that recall hip-hop iconography, protest slogans, and neighborhood pride, the piece becomes both armor and archive. The red and black palette burns with the heat of unrest, while varsity lettering reclaims the visual language of American sport for a generation demanding justice. Complementing the jacket, the trousers feature archival newspaper clippings and photographs from 1992, grounding the look in lived memory and transforming workwear into a canvas of collective truth and resistance. On view through September 1, 2026 at Pico Union Branch Library The other five pieces are on display at the following branches: Malabar Branch Library Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library Westchester - Loyola Village Branch Library Central Library, International Languages Department Lake View Terrace Branch Library More info at lapl.org/creators-ashley-walker

This week, we jammed out with @kjazz881 to celebrate 100 Years of Coltrane and Davis on the @aloudla stage! Guided by historian @rdgkelley in conversation with a panel of jazz’s brightest lights and family, including @leroythejazzcat , @nefofmiles , @michellecoltrane , and @stanleyclarke , a soulful musical performance by @emiliolmodeste and @brandonrosemusic followed to light up the room. Thanks to @natashalovesit of @instantalter for her curation.    Visit the link in bio to view upcoming ALOUD programs and more photos!

Custom @inciardimachines Central Library prints just arrived! 🖼️📚 These prints are based off our Zodiac Chandelier, located on the 2nd floor of Central Library and the Flower Street entrance. Stop by and try your luck with our Mini Print machine or purchase an 8 x 10 version from @thelibrarystore

Our custom @inciardimachines Central Library prints just arrived! 🖼️📚 These prints are based off our Zodiac Chandelier, located on the 2nd floor of Central Library and the Flower Street entrance (both pictured) Stop by and try your luck with our Mini Print machine or purchase an 8 x 10 here! :) #inciardiprints #inciardimachines #lapl #miniprint #dtla

Thank you to our many partners and guests for bringing the magic of @lapubliclibrary ’s Central Library to life with us on Saturday night—your energy made it unforgettable. ✨🌙 📚 #NightattheLibrary #CentralLibrary

Thank you to @ziqqix for stopping by The Library Store! You can purchase their limited edition Centennial print inspired by Central Library’s “Statue Of Civilization” here! Learn more about this illustration on @lapubliclibrary ’s page (pinned in our profile) Or stop by Central Library on May 17 at 2pm to meet more of the organizers and creatives behind this collaboration for a panel discussion with Vincent Jacot (founder of Historiart), Katie Sutton (Founder, Gallery 1988), and artists Aracely Munoz, Zi Xu, and David Kloc, who will discuss how this partnership came about and how Central Library inspired their artwork.

✨🌃 📖 It was a joy to welcome thousands of Angelenos into the @lapubliclibrary ’s Central Library after hours for #NightattheLibrary, a magical evening of creativity and storytelling. Our city’s artists, writers, and musicians activated our beloved library with unforgettable experiences; and our community of library lovers packed the stacks with curiosity, delight, and a sense of discovery.   Thank you for celebrating a century of light with us! View more photos from the evening and explore upcoming programs via the link in bio. 📸: @aaanthonytran