Literature & Fiction Department - Los Angeles Public Library

Literature & Fiction Department - Los Angeles Public Library The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and techno

The Literature and Fiction department of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) features books to read, as well as audio books and periodicals, focusing on these subjects: Biographies of Actors and Writers, Creative and Report Writing, Drama, English Grammar and Etymology, Essays, Fiction, Humor, Journalism Library Science Literary Criticism and Theory, Poetry, Radio and Television Programming, Typography and Publishing, Speech, Theatre

09/06/2026

The library will be closed Monday, September 7th in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
We're always open online!

September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and the Library is Passing the Torch, One Library Card at a Time. Start a new c...
09/04/2026

September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and the Library is Passing the Torch, One Library Card at a Time. Start a new chapter by signing up for the Best Card in L.A. and access books, music, movies and more–all for free. The possibilities are endless! Sign up for a library card in person or by visiting lapl.org/library-card.

09/03/2026

Poet and novelist Wendell Berry passed away on August 31,2026.
Known for his love of nature and passion for sustainable farming, Berry's work focused on slowing down and noticing the world around us.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards!
09/03/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards!

Happy Motivational Monday!Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Elie Wiesel's wise words today!
08/31/2026

Happy Motivational Monday!

Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Elie Wiesel's wise words today!

08/27/2026

We were feeling the yellow vibes this month!
Visit us in person or head to our website to check out these new releases!

Happy Motivational Monday!Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Dolly Parton's wise words today...
08/24/2026

Happy Motivational Monday!

Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of Dolly Parton's wise words today!

Happy Motivational Monday!Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of John Muir's wise words today!
08/17/2026

Happy Motivational Monday!

Visit us in person or head to our website to check out more of John Muir's wise words today!

New month, new book adaptations!⁠Follow the link below to read about the newest books to hit the silver screen!
08/13/2026

New month, new book adaptations!⁠
Follow the link below to read about the newest books to hit the silver screen!

News and Stories / Articles Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month Published August 4, 2026 Elizabeth Graney Librarian 83 Posts If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and i...

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