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Chinatown Branch Library
639 N. Hill Street
Los Angeles, 90012
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Service Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays CLOSED

 

Phone: (213) 620-0925 FAX: (213) 620-9956 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Shan Liang

Parking: Parking Lot

Events:

Adult

  • Jul 21 - Citizenship Class
    10:00 AM
    Practice Citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons. For more information, please call 213-620-9937.

  • Jul 23 - Citizenship Class
    10:00 AM
    Practice Citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons. For more information, please call 213-620-9937.

  • Jul 24 - Basic Tai-Chi Class
    2:00 PM
    Call 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Jul 26 - English Conversation
    10:00 AM
    English conversational sessions for Chinese-speaking adults with volunteer tutors.

  • Jul 28 - Citizenship Class
    10:00 AM
    Practice Citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons. For more information, please call 213-620-9937.

  • Jul 30 - Citizenship Class
    10:00 AM
    Practice Citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons. For more information, please call 213-620-9937.

  • Jul 31 - Basic Tai-Chi Class
    2:00 PM
    Call 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Aug 02 - English Conversation
    10:00 AM
    English conversational sessions for Chinese-speaking adults with volunteer tutors.


Teen

  • Jul 22 - Teen Activity Night
    4:30 PM
    Teen Activity Night
    Call 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Aug 05 - Teen Activity Night
    4:30 PM
    Teen Activity Night
    Call 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Aug 16 - Teen Council Meeting
    2:30 PM
    Teen Council Meeting
    All teens are welcome to attend the meeting. Visit the Teen Council of Chinatown Branch Website for more information.

  • Aug 29 - Teen Reading Club - Culminating Party
    4:00 PM
    Teen Reading Club - Culminating Party
    Join us for our last Teen Reading Club program, where you will have fun activities and lots of prizes waiting for you.

  • Sep 02 - Teen Activity Night
    4:30 PM
    Teen Activity Night
    Call 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Sep 20 - Teen Council Meeting
    2:30 PM
    Teen Council Meeting
    All teens are welcome to attend the meeting. Visit the Teen Council of Chinatown Branch Website for more information.


Children

  • Jul 21 - Pre-school Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Pre-school Storytime
    Join us for stories, songs, and craft activities.

  • Jul 22 - Summer Reading Club Program
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club Program
    Wizards and magicians will amaze you with their fantastic skills as you watch this funny show about wizardry!

  • Jul 28 - Pre-school Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Pre-school Storytime
    Join us for stories, songs, and craft activities.

  • Jul 29 - Summer Reading Club Program
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club Program
    Join us for some fun summer stories, and create your own summer artwork to take home, and show to your friends and family!

  • Aug 04 - Pre-school Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Pre-school Storytime
    Join us for stories, songs, and craft activities.

  • Aug 05 - Summer Reading Club - Culminating Party
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club - Culminating Party
    Join us for our last Summer Reading Club program, where we will have magicians who will amaze you, fun activities, and lots of prizes waiting for you!

  • Aug 11 - Pre-school Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Pre-school Storytime
    Join us for stories, songs, and craft activities.

  • Aug 18 - Pre-school Storytime
    4:00 PM
    Pre-school Storytime
    Join us for stories, songs, and craft activities.


GAB

  • Jul 21 - GAB
    2:30 PM
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

  • Jul 22 - GAB
    2:30 PM
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

  • Jul 23 - GAB
    2:30 PM
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

  • Jul 24 - GAB
    3:00 PM
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.

  • Jul 25 - GAB
    2:30 PM
    Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with GAB library volunteers.


Computer Class

  • Jul 22 - Yahoo! E-Mail Class for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    1:00 PM
    Yahoo! E-Mail Class for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending messages, checking messages and replying to messages. For Chinese speaking patrons only. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Jul 23 - Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    10:00 AM
    Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    An introduction to the LAPL Online Catalog: Locating books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Jul 29 - Introduction to the Internet
    1:00 PM
    Introduction to the Internet
    Introduction to the Internet. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for an appointment.

  • Jul 30 - Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    10:00 AM
    Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    An introduction to the LAPL Online Catalog: Locating books, videos, CDs, and DVDs. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for more information.

  • Aug 04 - Citizenship Class
    10:00 AM
    Citizenship Class
    Practice Citizenship tests conducted for Chinese speaking patrons. For more information, please call 213-620-9937.

  • Aug 05 - Introduction to Word Processing for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    1:00 PM
    Introduction to Word Processing for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    Learn fundamental aspects of Microsoft Word. For Chinese speaking patrons only. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for an appointment.

  • Aug 06 - Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    10:00 AM
    Computer Class for Vietnamese Speaking Patrons
    An introduction to the Los Angeles Public Library's Web Links and a guide to where to find information in Vietnamese, including Vietnamese Newspapers and magazines. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for more details.

  • Aug 12 - Yahoo! E-Mail Class for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    1:00 PM
    Yahoo! E-Mail Class for Chinese Speaking Patrons
    Hands-on training on creating free e-mail accounts, sending messages, checking messages and replying to messages. For Chinese speaking patrons only. Contact the Information Desk at 213-620-9937 for more information.


Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Free Public Wireless Internet Access Available
Meeting Room Rental Available
Friends of Library Group

Nearby Branches:

Echo Park     Lincoln Heights    Little Tokyo    

Located in the First District, represented by Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.

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