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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
Baby sits on a colorful floor in front of an equally colorful parachute.
Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.
Baby & Me
Activities and play to help babies 0-18 months and their parents/caregivers bond. For more information, please contact children@lapl.org.
globe with rainbow stack of language books
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Russian for Beginners
Russian for Beginners.
globe chandelier located in the Central Library rotunda
Thursdays at 12:30 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...
Four people singing
Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Sing
An interactive program of conscious breathing, vocal exercises, improvisation, and music, Neighborhood Sing promotes self-expression...
Mature students learning computer skills in a classroom.
May 2, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Computer Comfort
Beginning, hands-on training on how to use a mouse and keyboard. No computer experience is necessary.

No advance registration is required...
California poppies super bloom
May 2, 2024 4:00 PM
Family Literacy Program: Wake, Sleepy One
Join us for another adventure with Expedition L.A., a free program series bringing you closer to the beautiful nature and State Parks of...
A volunteer tutor working with a learner.
Every Friday at 11 a.m.
Walk-in Tutor With Patrick
Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring...
Hanging lanterns and lights
Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Chinese for Beginners
Are you ready to embark on a journey of language discovery? Then sign up to join us on our next exciting session designed for beginners in...
Globe chandelier located in the Central Library rotunda
Fridays at 12:30 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...
A tutor with a learner reviewing a book
Fridays at 1 p.m.
Walk-in Tutoring With Lauren
Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is...
More Events at Central Library


What We're Reading

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

Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
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
May 01, 2024
Lo nuevo en español para adultos y jóvenes: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes
By Multilingual Collections, Librarian
Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo! Adultos... Continued
April 25, 2024
Looking at Art: The Gutenberg Bible
By Vi Ha, Senior Librarian
In this ongoing year-long exploration of the book that includes workshops, exhibits, video interviews, demos and more, there should be an exploration of the artistry of the book within the exemplary... Continued
April 24, 2024
Echoes of Resilience: Exploring Collective Trauma and Resilience in After One Hundred Winters and the Armenian Genocide
By Liana Vardanian, Librarian
In the quiet world where the weight of knowledge rests on shelves, there are moments when the stories within books shatter the silence, echoing through time and space, bearing witness to humanity's... Continued

All Posts from LAPL Blog

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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