Our librarians make a difference in the lives of people in Los Angeles every day. If a librarian has made a difference in your life, now is the chance to tell your story.

The "I Love My Librarian Award" encourages library users to recognize the accomplishments of librarians for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community. Ten librarians from around the nation will be selected to win $5,000 and will be honored at a ceremony and reception in New York. In addition, a plaque will be given to each award-winner’s library. The award is supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York, The New York Public Library, and The New York Times.

We encourage you to nominate your favorite LAPL librarian! Go to lapl.org/lovemylibrarian by September 19 to fill out the online nomination form.



Children's librarian Ednita Kelly with one of our young patrons.