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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

Click map for detailed view, directions, and transit info.

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
el cine and Ghetto Film School logos with a film poster
May 5, 2024 1:30 PM
LA Made Presents: El Cine + Ghetto Film School - The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
The Los Angeles Public Library, in partnership with El Cine and Ghetto Film School, is excited to announce a Cinco de Mayo celebration...
Ceiling of the Central Library Rotunda.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Docent-led L.A. 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 chandelier located in the Central Library rotunda
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Docent-led L.A. 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 rainbow books
Mondays at 12:30 p.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.
chalk drawing of Tina Turner
May 6, 2024 4:30 PM
Chalk Drawing as Meditation for Teens
Hello Teens! Come join us for this designing, interactive, and therapeutic experience! You will learn the strategies of chalk drawing to...
a chess game being played on a wooden table, a chess piece being moved
Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Monday Night Chess
Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration is needed.
A tutor with a learner reviewing a book
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Walk-in Tutoring With Mark
Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is...
a young African-American man smiling sitting on a couch, looking down at a laptop that's on a small table, with headphones on
Tuesdays from 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Tech TryOut Cart
Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to...
a stack of books
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Club de Lectura
This is an Advanced Spanish Reading Group where we read and discuss short stories, poems, and articles to help expand your vocabulary and...
Librarian reads to babies, toddlers, and adults.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers.

For more information, please...
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What We're Reading

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

Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
May 03, 2024
El camino del zen
By Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk
En este Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental, tomémonos un tiempo para concientizarnos sobre la importancia de la salud mental en nuestras vidas. En un mundo donde el estigma que rodea a los... Continued
May 03, 2024
Embracing Mental Health Awareness Month
By Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it's a poignant reminder of the significance of mental health in our lives. In a world where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often shrouds... Continued
May 02, 2024
Looking at Art: William Blake, Kelmscott Press, Doves Press
By Art Department
In continuing the exploration of the history of the book through the holdings of Los Angeles Public Library’s Special Collections, this installment will cover three notable publishers of books:... Continued
May 01, 2024
Lo nuevo en español para niños: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
By Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!... 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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