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Central Library

Central Library Exterior
Address:
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone:
213-228-7000
Email:
Contact form
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...
globe with a stack of books
Mondays at 11 a.m.
Italian Conversation Group
Are you learning Italian, but need practice speaking the language? Join us for a relaxed and informal group conversation via Zoom.
A book open on it's back with fluttering pages and magic stars
September 26, 2022 4:30 PM
Book Club Bonanza: Celebrate Latinx Voices!
Help us celebrate Latine voices by picking book(s) to read via hoopla!September 12:  Let’s meet and pick a YA Fiction or Non-Fiction book...
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...
close up of strings of code
September 27, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Web Development and Coding 101 for Middle and High Schoolers
Tweens and teens, 7th grade and up will receive an online introduction to website development and coding. During each session, participants...
2 ladies sipping tea with green text bubbles
September 27, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Teen’Scape Tea Time Tuesdays
Got a gripe you want to vent about? Need to gush about the last episode of Star Wars: Andor? Just want to chat and make new friends? Then...
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What We're Reading

LAPL Reads: Recommendations | Book Lists | New Books | Catalog

Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
September 22, 2022
Banned Books Week: 2022
By Sheryn Morris, Librarian
Over the centuries, various forms of expression have been banned or destroyed, and their creators have been censored, imprisoned, tortured, killed, exiled. It is the mission and responsibility of... Continued
September 22, 2022
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Nathalia
By Lupita Leyva, Senior Librarian
A native of Colombia, Nathalia moved to the US to attend the Berklee College of Music and later began her career as a music therapist and early childhood music educator. Since 2012, she has recorded... Continued
September 21, 2022
Five of My Favorite Sitcoms
By Guest Blogger
During the pandemic, I had a lot of extra free time. So I ended up watching a lot of TV, and through some of the darker moments of the pandemic, these five sitcoms brightened up my day. The stressful... Continued
September 21, 2022
L.A. Libros Fest: Interview With Maritere Bellas
By Llyr Heller, Librarian
Award-winning author, bilingual parenting expert/mentor, speaker, writer, podcast host, IG Live host, and parenting influencer. She is the author of four parenting books, published in English and in... 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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