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I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I'm originally from the Highland Park neighborhood and grew up in Boyle Heights and El Sereno. And I currently live in Salt Lake City during the year of 2026.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=1.48,19.72"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/transcript/94297/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eORTIZ:\u003c/strong\u003e And the Central Library means so much to me. I've had amazing memories in that space. In particular, I used to work across the street at Foley \u0026 Lardner LLP, a law firm, a national law firm. And I would frequent there during my breaks at the Panda Express in the library. And on occasion, me and my coworker at the time, were both interns, we started our internship when we were in high school. So I was a junior when we first started going into our senior year. And so on occasion, from 2015 to maybe about 2018, 2019, we would occasionally go there for our lunch breaks or just go and walk around.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=20.08,70.6"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/transcript/94297/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eORTIZ:\u003c/strong\u003e It's always been a very much a safe haven for me, and I've always enjoyed loving how much of a long standing institution it has been. It's almost kind of something that I've always admired in this city where, with all these skyscrapers, the Central Library has maintained its positioning as a beautiful Art Deco building right in the middle of the city, a place for everyone to pass through either to get a book or to eat something at Panda Express like I did. Just to get out of the heat and just be there. So I've always admired everything that has been kept within those walls.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=70.92,116.94"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/transcript/94297/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eORTIZ:\u003c/strong\u003e And I recently took my sister, this was about two weeks ago in mid-February of 2026, to get her first library card at the Central Library. And she was extremely excited. She had not had a library card, which I grew up going to the Arroyo Seco regional branch out in Highland Park. So for me, it meant a lot that she was super excited to get one just like how I did when I was a lot younger. I hope it inspires her love of reading even more. And","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=117.5,151.496"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/transcript/94297/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eORTIZ:\u003c/strong\u003e another really good memory that I have is I took my partner now of six years there when we were first dating in 2019, we went for his birthday. And I have really nice memories of us just walking through the Central Library and enjoying the space, admiring the history, admiring the architecture, and just again introducing him to a space that I considered to be a very safe space for me as I was growing up in my teens and as a young adult. So it is something that I look upon very fondly. And I read the Library Book, and it's such a powerful, impactful story.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=152.13,199.21"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/transcript/94297/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"\u003cstrong\u003eORTIZ:\u003c/strong\u003e And so I feel very grateful to be able to share my love for the Central Library and all the things it has given me. And I hope to celebrate it for another 100 years when I'm not around, but that there's always patrons and people using the space and loving the books and just loving the building that it is, for what it is. And hopefully it means the same, if not more, for the people of the future.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=199.25,224.77"}]},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479","type":"AnnotationPage","label":{"en":["Auto-generated Index (2026-03-02 03:02:12) [Index]"]},"items":[{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Introduction and Personal Background","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=0.0,20.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The speaker introduces herself as Jaquelin Ortiz, sharing that she was born and raised in Los Angeles, specifically mentioning the neighborhoods of Highland Park, Boyle Heights, and El Sereno. She notes her current residence in Salt Lake City as of 2026. This introduction establishes her deep roots in Los Angeles and sets the stage for her personal connection to the Central Library.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=0.0,20.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Early Memories and Connection to the Central Library","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=20.0,117.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/10","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The speaker recounts her fond memories of the Central Library, emphasizing its significance in her life. She describes working across the street at Foley \u0026 Lardner LLP during high school and frequently visiting the library during breaks, often eating at the Panda Express inside. The library served as a safe haven and a place of admiration for her, standing out as a historic Art Deco building amidst the city's skyscrapers. She reflects on the library's role as a welcoming space for all, whether for reading, eating, or simply escaping the heat.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=20.0,117.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/11","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Recent Visit with Sister and Family Connection","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=117.0,151.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/12","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The speaker shares a recent experience of taking her sister to the Central Library to obtain her first library card, an event that took place in mid-February 2026. She expresses excitement over her sister's enthusiasm, drawing a parallel to her own childhood experiences at the Arroyo Seco regional branch in Highland Park. This moment underscores the importance of family traditions and the hope that her sister will develop a lifelong love of reading.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=117.0,151.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Sharing the Library with Her Partner","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=151.0,187.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The speaker recalls a cherished memory of visiting the Central Library with her partner during the early days of their relationship in 2019, specifically for his birthday. She describes how they enjoyed exploring the library together, appreciating its history and architecture. This visit was meaningful as she introduced her partner to a space that had long been a safe and significant place for her during her youth and young adulthood.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=151.0,187.0"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Reflections on the Library’s Legacy and Hopes for the Future","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Title"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=187.0,226.95184"},{"id":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665/index/92479/annotation/16","type":"Annotation","motivation":"supplementing","body":[{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The speaker reflects on her enduring affection for the Central Library, mentioning her appreciation for a book she read about the library's history and impact. She expresses gratitude for all the library has given her and hopes that it will continue to serve and inspire future generations. Her closing thoughts emphasize the importance of the library as a cherished institution that she wishes will be celebrated and loved for many years to come.","format":"text/plain","label":{"en":["Synopsis"]}}],"target":"https://lapl.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3723/collection_resources/172754/file/311665#t=187.0,226.95184"}]}]}]}