- Address:
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630 W. 5th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90071
- Phone:
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213-228-7000
- Email:
- Contact form
- Librarian:
- Kren Malone, Director
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
September 21, 2023 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
In the aftermath of the devastating Central Library fire, the Los Angeles Preservation Network (LAPNet) was established in January 1987 to...
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
September 21, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
In this introductory lesson, participants will get hands-on experience with our sewing machines and learn the basics needed to begin their...
Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Clases de ciudadanía gratuitas. La biblioteca ofrece una serie de clases que le ayudarán a prepararse para el exámen de ciudadanía. Las...
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Take an hour-long tour through Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and architecture of L.A.'s...
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join this inclusive, in-person poetry workshop where poets of all levels can come together, share their work, and foster a vibrant poetry...
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
September 23, 2023 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Learn some simple origami and create different animal faces using colorful paper. All supplies will be provided. This program is designed...
What We're Reading
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Asada : the art of Mexican-style grilling
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Chita : a memoir
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The circumference of the world
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Brave the wild river : the untold story of two women who mapped the botany of the grand canyon
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Properties of thirst : a novel
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The Legend of Charlie Fish
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I'll stop the world : a novel
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Hell Bent
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The London Séance Society
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Piecing Together Los Angeles: An Esther McCoy Reader
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Sex, death, and God in L.A.
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Final Cut
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The Wishing Game
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Our Hideous Progeny
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Paradise now : the extraordinary life of Karl Lagerfeld
Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
September 21, 2023
By Daryl M., Librarian
Amiee Gibbs grew up in rural Maryland, where she still lives on an allegedly haunted road, but has dreams of running away to Ireland. She has worked for Penguin Random House for 13 years as a Sales... Continued
September 20, 2023
By Celia Avila, Senior Librarian
Sometimes, all you need is to submerge yourself in the pages of a classic romance novel. The allure of passion and drama draws us in, gives us something to root for, and offers a welcome escape from... Continued
September 18, 2023
By Edwin Rodarte, Senior Librarian
In a world where literature has the power to bridge gaps and foster understanding, Alex Sanchez stands as a shining example of an author who has dedicated his literary career to celebrating diversity... Continued
September 15, 2023
By Llyr Heller, Librarian
For years, graphic novels have entwined the art of illustration with storytelling, captivating readers with their unique blend of creativity. At the heart of this compelling medium are the stories by... Continued
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