All LA County Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in celebration of Thanksgiving. Our Digital Library is open 24/7.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Author/TV Personality Luis I. Reyes as seen on Turner Classic Movies and featured in the LA Times. For adults.
Mr. Reyes will discuss his latest book "Viva Hollywood!" which celebrates the legacy of Latin and Hispanic artists in the Hollywood film industry. Mr. Reyes presents the achievements of Latin film artists from the present day (Jennifer Lopez, Pedro Pascal, Salma Hayek, Edward James Olmos, Jenna Ortega, Gina Rodriguez) back to the founding of the film industry in Hollywood. The book talk will be 45 minutes followed by a 15 minute Q & A.
Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment | Education & Literacy | Books, Poetry, & Writing |
TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |
The Ocean View School on Monterey Blvd., where the St. Cross Church now stands, housed the first library. In 1913 it became a part of the Los Angeles County Public Library system, occupying a room in the Walker Building on the northwest Corner of Pier and Hermosa Avenues.
On August 10, 1962, after forty-five years of growing with the community, the doors of a handsome building at 550 Pier Avenue opened to the public for library service.
In March 2000, the library was refurbished with the support of Supervisor Don Knabe, Supervisor Fourth District, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
