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Marilyn Cohen, 7, and her brother David, 10, roll a snowball to build
a snowman in front of a California ranch-style home surrounded by
tropical shrubs. Palm trees and snowmen dotted front lawns across the
West Valley, which saw the most snow in the San Fernando Valley.
Woodland Hills recorded the deepest snowfall, closing Woodland Hills
Elementary School [Jan. 30, 1957]. Shades of L.A. Collection/
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Best Books of 2024 as Chosen by the Los Angeles Public Library Staff
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Looking for the perfect book to wrap up 2024? Library staff has you
covered with our Best Books of 2024 list. There’s something for
everyone — magical adventures, gripping mysteries, fascinating
biographies, and even a few surprises (talking horses, anyone?). Your
next great read starts here. 

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Interview With Cartoonist and Illustrator Medar de la Cruz
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Meet Medar de la Cruz: Dominican American cartoonist, Pulitzer
Prize-winning storyteller, and advocate for the transformative power
of art and libraries. From illustrating for _The New Yorker_ to
bringing books to incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island, Medar
blends creativity with purpose. Discover how his journey — from
skateboarding in Miami to teaching zine workshops in Brooklyn — has
shaped his vision and voice in comics. 

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Interview With an Author: Alex Segura
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Bestselling author Alex Segura takes readers back into the world of
comics with _Alter Ego_, the much-anticipated sequel to _Secret
Identity_. In this interview, Segura dives into the inspiration behind
the novel, his creative process, and the industry insights that shaped
this layered story. 

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Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month
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Love a good page to screen adaptation? The Library has your insider
guide to upcoming book based films, so you can read the originals
before they hit theaters or your favorite streaming platform. Here’s
what to watch — and what to read — this December. 

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Medicine and Quackery - No Prior Art
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Dr. Hans Davidson, director of the Southern California Medical Museum,
is an expert in the curious realm of quackery. In this engaging
conversation, Dr. Davidson showcases some of the most intriguing and
unusual artifacts currently featured in the _No Prior Art:
Illustrations of Invention_ exhibit at the Central Library. Discover
how art, science, and a touch of deception come together in this
must-see exploration, part of the Getty’s _PST ART_ initiative.

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Sci-Fi Short Story Club: "The Great Silence" With Guest Amorina
Kingdon
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Tuesday, December 17, 6 p.m.

Join us for a virtual discussion of Ted Chiang’s _The Great
Silence_, a moving exploration of communication and connection.
Science journalist Amorina Kingdon, author of _Sing Like Fish: How
Sound Rules Life Under Water_, will share her insights on the role of
sound in marine ecosystems and how it ties into Chiang’s story. 

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