Glen Creason

Retired librarian, History & Genealogy Department, LA Public Library

Retired librarian, History & Genealogy Department, LA Public Library

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Librarian Glen Creason retires from the Central branch, and read part of his farewell love letter to the LA Public Library. From Greater LA and KCRW.

Serial killers, flip phones, and fire: Retiring librarian reflects on 42 years at the LA Central branch

Librarian Glen Creason retires from the Central branch, and read part of his farewell love letter to the LA Public Library. From Greater LA and KCRW.

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