Little Tokyo Branch Library

Los Angeles Public Library

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Address:: 203 S. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:: 213-612-0525
Fax:: 213-612-0424
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: James Sherod, Senior Librarian

Upcoming Events at Little Tokyo Branch Library

Fridays from 2-4 p.m.

Fast Friday Films

Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars! Big action!

Every third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.

Japanese Storytime

Children, parents and caregivers, join us for our fun and lively Japanese storytime. Listen to exciting and entertaining stories told in...

Third Saturday of the Month - 2pm

Teen Council

Oue Teen Council members meets every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2-3 p.m. Join us to discuss Young Adult (YA) future programs, talk...

Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, movement activities and a craft for children primarily between ages 2-5 years old.

Wednesdays from 11:30-11:45 a.m.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

This storytime is designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years old, and their parents/caregivers, to develop a love of reading through...

Fridays from 2-4 p.m.

Fast Friday Films

Chill out with a hot film during our weekly Fast Friday Film series. Major stars! Big action!

November 23, 2019 4:00PM to 5:00PM

Japan American Chamber Ensemble Concert

Don't miss the annual Japan American Chamber Ensemble concert! This is an excellent opportunity to hear some of your favorite classical...

Wednesdays from 10:30-11 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, movement activities and a craft for children primarily between ages 2-5 years old.

Wednesdays from 11:30-11:45 a.m.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

This storytime is designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years old, and their parents/caregivers, to develop a love of reading through...

Last Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friends of the Little Tokyo Branch Library is hosting a Used Book Sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up...

What We Are Reading

Anja Niemi in character

Niemi, Anja, 1976- photographer, interviewee.

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Today We Go Home

Estes, Kelli

Kelli Estes tells parallel stories separated by 150 years: one of a woman’s struggle to get into the US Army to fight in the Civil War, t

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Violet

Thomas, Scott

Scott Thomas, author of 2017’s excellent

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Haunting of tram car 015

Clark, P. Djeli.

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Mexican American baseball on the Westside of Los Angeles

Santillan, Richard,

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Richardson, Kim Michele

Kim Michelle Richardson tells two stories that have, until now, been overlooked in most fiction and history: the story of the blue people

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Feels Like Home: Reflections on Central Library

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The Ruby Slippers of Oz: Thirty Years Later

Thomas, Rhys

In 1989, journalist and documentary filmmaker Rhys Thomas told the fascinating, and mostly unknown history of the world’s most famous sho

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The Lost History of Dreams: A Novel

Waldherr, Kris

When a famous, and some would claim infamous, poet dies, his final request is to be laid to rest next to his wife in a chapel of stained

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Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal

Foret, Rosalee de la

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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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What We Are Reading

Anja Niemi in character

Today We Go Home

Violet

Haunting of tram car 015

Mexican American baseball on the Westside of Los Angeles

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Feels Like Home: Reflections on Central Library

The Ruby Slippers of Oz: Thirty Years Later

The Lost History of Dreams: A Novel

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal

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