Spend an afternoon at a special collection of the LA County Library that encompasses academic materials, film, music, novels, magazines, and newspapers. The collection focuses on the Asian American Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings in history, art, and culture. The center has over 100 titles on microfilm of historical Asian immigrant newspapers published in the US.
ASIAN PACIFIC RESOURCE CENTER – LA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Upcoming Events
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The Crazy Superhero Vacation
The Crazy Superhero Vacation is a production by Ms. Neate’s class at Vena Avenue Elementary. Animation and editing are by Pieter Hardeman of Toy Story Lab. Southland Sings is a creative organization using the arts to unlock creative potential through live opera, musical theatre production, education assemblies, and music composition for all ages.
$8 – $10
Asian World Film Festival 2024
AWFF is proud to present its Official Selection of 2024 Asian Academy Award and Golden Globe submissions for Best International Feature Film and Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language, along with a series of Asian Film Day programs, exclusive presentations, and tribute retrospectives. Our festival aims to promote these films through physical screenings, panels, special events, and social media platforms to assist the filmmakers in their campaigns for Award success. Check the website for films, dates, and times.…
ARTEONICA*: Art, Science, and Technology in Latin America Today
ARTEONICA* revisits a lesser-known Latin American art movement, initiating a discussion between a group of innovative computer artists from the 1960s and 1970s, and contemporary Latin American artists whose work is influenced by their legacy. Despite the political and social conflicts across Latin America in the ’60s and ’70s, artists in the region explored the interconnectedness of art, science, and technology during that time.
Free
NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE
As the second-largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is home to immigrants from more than 140 countries. New Americans Initiative is working with our community partners to bring important immigration and citizenship information to you. Do you want to make an appointment or have questions? Call us and leave a message in English or Spanish at 213.228.7390. A library staff member will return your call within two days. New Americans Centers are located at the following libraries:…
Free
CELEBRATE LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH WITH BOOKS AND MOVIES ON KANOPY, HOOPLA AND LIBBY
Stream films for free and on-demand on Kanopy and Hoopla, and download e-books and audiobooks on Libby. The services have an extensive library of Latin American and Spanish language books, cinema, and documentaries that are free with your city of Los Angeles or Los Angeles County library card.