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Central Library

Central Library Exterior
Address:
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
213-228-7000
Email:
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Librarian:
Kren Malone, Director
Map for Central Library Branch

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Hours of Service

Mon: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Weds: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Upcoming Events at Central Library
Ceiling of the Central Library Rotunda.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Docent-Led LA Central Library Art & Architecture Tour
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
An open book with a magical heart coming out of the pages.
November 28, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Book Club Bonanza: Indigenous Voices!
Help us celebrate Indigenous voices by picking book(s) to read via hoopla!
boy playing chess
Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Monday Night Chess
Join us for a casual game of chess; all ages and skills welcome. Board and pieces provided, no registration needed.
Adult literacy logo in teal
Mondays at 5:45 p.m.
Watch and Talk With Goldie
Americans often speak fast and use confusing expressions and slang. One effective and fun way to improve your comprehension and...
A photo of service providers assisting customers.
The last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
The Source at the Central Library
The Source is a convenient one-stop shop of services and resources for community members experiencing homelessness, life instability, or...
verdant Korean landscape
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Basic Korean Conversation 1-2
Do you want to learn Korean? Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library...
verdant Korean landscape
Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
Basic Korean Conversation 1-3
Join us and learn the Korean language and culture. This program is presented by the Los Angeles Public Library and the King Sejong...
Librarian reads to babies, toddlers, and adults.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please contact children@lapl....
Paper collage with inspirational words
Wednesdays at 12 noon
Weekly Art Circle
Take some time for your creative pursuits with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Bring whatever creative project you're...
globe next to a rainbow stack of books with text that reads, Armenian for Beginners
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Armenian for Beginners
Armenian for beginners.
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What We're Reading

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Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
November 22, 2022
Interview With an Author: Marion Deeds
By Daryl M., Librarian
Marion Deeds was born in Santa Barbara, California, and moved to northern California when she was five. She loves the redwoods, the ocean, dogs, and crows. She's fascinated by the unexplained and... Continued
November 17, 2022
Interview With an Author: Gillian McAllister
By Daryl M., Librarian
Gillian McAllister has been writing for as long as she can remember. She graduated with an English degree before working as a lawyer. She lives in Birmingham, England, where she now writes full-time... Continued
November 17, 2022
Happy Birthday Martin Scorsese: From Gangster Epics to Film Preservation
By Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian
Martin Scorsese, born November 17th, 1942 turns 80 years old today. Known as Marty to his pals, he is one of North America’s most well-known directors. With 2023 promising the release of the David... Continued
November 14, 2022
Dig Los Angeles: Lincoln Heights Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library
By Tiffney Sanford, Administrative Clerk
This is the sixth in a series of blog posts that looks at history near a Los Angeles Public Library branch. Library resources, including books, local newspapers, maps, city directories, vertical... Continued

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Meeting Rooms

The Literature & Fiction (Upper Level 3) and Business Department (Lower Level 1) have glass-enclosed meeting rooms available for use.

Guidelines

  • Meeting Room hours
    Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Sunday: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sign ups on the hour or half hour
  • Must have a valid library card
  • Reservations must be made in person, day of and up to one day in advance
  • Two hours per floor per patron
  • Water allowed. No food or drink
  • Three or more people required for large (6 chair) rooms
  • Furniture and chairs must not be moved
  • Dry erase markers and erasers available upon request
  • All library rules apply: Patrons in violation of library rules may be refused service.

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