Since 1993, ALOUD has featured Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning scientists, writers, historians, and journalists; best-selling novelists, playwrights, and poets; and educators, philosophers, sociologists, and photographers. With over 85 events each year, ALOUD is a leading Southern California cultural institution, attracting a dynamic audience and loyal following from the greater Los Angeles area, as well out-of-town visitors. Events take place at the historic Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium. ALOUD is a presentation of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. Voted "Best Way to Expand Your Mind For Free" by the Los Angeles Downtown NewsThe Library Foundation of Los Angeles secures private support to help provide the Los Angeles Public Library—Central Library and 72 metropolitan branches—with everything from books and materials to reading enrichment programs, technology, cultural events, exhibitions and select capital improvements.
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