Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

Address:: 2200 E. 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone:: 323-263-6901
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: Lupita Leyva, Senior Librarian

Hours of Service

Mon:	Closed
Tues:	Closed
Weds:	Closed
Thurs:	Closed
Fri:	Closed
Sat:	Closed
Sun:	Closed

The Benjamin Franklin Branch will be closed August 2, 2025 until 2027.

The Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is currently closed for renovation. However, we are presenting library programs across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall in partnership with Council District 14. Please note that the library events listed below will NOT take place at the library, but will be held in the community room at the Boyle Heights City Hall at 2130 E 1st St. For more information, please email us at bnfrnk@lapl.org.

La Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin actualmente está cerrada debido a que está bajo renovación. Sin embargo, estamos presentando programas de la biblioteca en el Boyle Heights City Hall ubicado justo enfrente de la biblioteca en colaboración con el Distrito Concejal 14. Por favor note que los eventos a continuación NO se llevarán a cabo en la biblioteca, sino en el salón comunitario en el Boyle Heights City Hall en 2130 E 1st St. Para más información, por favor envíenos un correo a bnfrnk@lapl.org.

Upcoming Events at Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

a set of hands coloring in a piece of tin work

November 13, 2025 3:00 PM

LA Made Presents: Hojalata Embossed Artwork

Hojalata—or the art of embossing tin—is a popular art form used to decorate homes, shops, and trees throughout Mexico. These creations are...

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Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.

Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...

December 9, 2025 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Medicare Resource Table at the Boyle Heights City Hall

Do you have any questions about Medicare? Do you know who to contact? State-registered counselors from the Center For Health Care Rights...

Tuesdays 12 noon - 5:30 p.m.

Street Fleet at the Boyle Heights City Hall

While the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library is closed for construction, visit us across the street at the Boyle Heights City Hall for the...

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