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A Los Angeles library opened a time capsule from a century ago, but when they got to it, there was a big surprise. The unveiling took place on January 29, 2026, as part of the Los Angeles Central ...

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LOS ANGELES — Hidden inside the cornerstone of the historic Los Angeles Central Library for a century, a time capsule sealed in 1926 is offering Angelenos a rare glimpse into the city’s past, just as ...

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The Central Library building in downtown Los Angeles turns 100 this year. And on Thursday, library staff kicked off a year-long celebration by opening a very old box buried during its construction: a ...