8 non-book things you can check out from L.A. libraries - Los Angeles Times
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Who started the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Library? Susan Orlean investigates in her new book - Los Angeles Times
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What's L.A. reading? Our habits are as diverse as the city itself - Los Angeles Times
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The L.A. Public Library acquires legendary Angel City Press - Los Angeles Times
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L.A. Public Library Offers To Absolve You Of Your Library Sins Next Month
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The Last Bookstore: Reading is Cool in Los Angeles - Travel Caffeine
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The Library Fire That Ignited an Author's Imagination - The New York Times
Who started the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Library? Susan Orlean investigates in her new book - Los Angeles Times