Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

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

Zine Collection

zine sign, and zines on a shelf

Thanks in part to folks from the L.A. Zine Fest, the Benjamin Franklin Branch Library has been able to establish a sizeable donation based zine collection now available to our library patrons. Our collection reflects only about a quarter of the diverse and varied collection from the L.A. Zine Fest library but we are excited to have it accessible to our community here at the branch. Donations are accepted to support our growing zine collection.

Upcoming Events at Benjamin Franklin Branch Library

July 24, 2019 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Poetry Slam

Let's journey into the world of poems and what makes poetry such a great form of expression. By reading various poems, seeing slam...

Many books displayed with colorful binding

July 25, 2019 4:00PM

Punk Rock Marthas present Hello, Universe Book Club

You've read the book, now stop by the library and discuss Hello, Universe while you enjoy some snacks.

Every Friday at 1 p.m. except holidays.

English Conversation Class/Clase de Conversacion en Ingles

Come and practice your English conversation skills and vocabulary building. ESL learners are welcome!

July 31, 2019 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Your Author Series Starring: Jen Wang

Come and meet writer, cartoonist, and illustrator Jen Wang at the Ben Franklin Branch Library as she discusses her latest novel,

Man in safari outfit holding several reptiles

August 1, 2019 4:00PM

Thor's Reptile Family!

Thor will delight the audience as he shows us all types of reptiles!

Ongoing Events

Need help studying for the Citizenship Test? Classes start in June. Call or come in to sign up.
¿Necesitas ayuda estudiando para el examen de ciudadanía? Clases comenzarán en junio. ¡Regístrate ahora! Venir o llamar.

Student Zone: Mon/Wed 3:00-5:00; Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30

Computer assistance and computer classes for adults are available. Please call (323) 268-4710 for more information.

Se ofrece asistencia para computadoras y clases de computadora para adultos en español. Llame al (323) 268-4710 para más información.

STAR – Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. Call Benjamin Franklin for schedule..

What We Are Reading

Wild LA : explore the amazing nature in and around Los Angeles

Higgins, Lila M.,

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Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You

Moore, Scotto

Long time music blogger Moore weaves a tale where a newly discovered band is releasing their singles with more in mind than fame and glor

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Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir

Riskin, Victoria,

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Middlegame

McGuire, Seanan

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Snow White Learns Witchcraft: Stories and Poems

Goss, Theodora

Goss, the author of the eminently enjoyable The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter and European Travel For The Monstrous Gentle

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Other people's houses

Segal, Lore Groszmann.

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The Reign of the Kingfisher: A Novel

Martinson, T. J.

30 years ago, the Kingfisher prowled the streets of Chicago, dispensing his own brand of vigilante justice.

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We were witches

Gore, Ariel, 1970-

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The Sentence is Death

Horowitz, Anthony

In the second book in the Daniel Hawthorne mystery series, author Anthony Horowitz, and his fictional doppelganger, tackle solving who ki

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Radicalized

Doctorow, Cory

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Hours of Service

Mon:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tues:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weds:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thurs:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sun:	Closed

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Zine Collection

Ongoing Events

What We Are Reading

Wild LA : explore the amazing nature in and around Los Angeles

Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You

Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir

Middlegame

Snow White Learns Witchcraft: Stories and Poems

Other people's houses

The Reign of the Kingfisher: A Novel

We were witches

The Sentence is Death

Radicalized

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