Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest and most diverse population in the United States. Last year, more than 14 million people visited the library’s 73 locations and checked out more than 15 million items. A global audience logged onto the library’s website 24 million times. For Los Angeles residents, their public library is a vital cultural and educational institution. It operates the largest after-school program in the city and has 21 literacy centers that help adults learn to read. The library is the only place in Los Angeles where everyone can find a bridge over the digital divide.