The L.A. Public Library Is Opening A Century-Old Time Capsule For The First Time Ever — Dating Back To 1925

Time travel has fascinated humanity for centuries, sparking dreams of glimpsing the future or changing past events that could alter the present. While, at least for now, this remains just a wish, there are other ways to travel beyond today... One of them is cracking open a sealed box of memories, and that’s exactly what the L.A. Public Library is set to do this Thursday, January 29. The event is part of Central 100, a year‐long centennial celebration of the library’s storied life as a hub of learning, community, and culture in downtown Los Angeles. The copper box, buried a century ago in 1925 and only just unearthed, will finally be opened in public, giving Angelenos their first look at its contents: documents, photos, and publications that capture a snapshot of the institution as it prepared to open its doors. Attendees will even be able to toast the centennial with cake at a reception after the unveiling. It’s a chance not only to peek into the past, but also to reflect on how a public library has shaped a city’s intellectual and cultural life over the decades. 📆 When: Thursday, January 29, 11AM 📍 Location: 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/la-public-library-time-capsule/