- 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
Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
May 15, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Are you interested in learning how to sight-read?
Fridays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
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...
Fridays @ 1:00pm
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
May 16, 2026 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Join us to celebrate the diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles at AAPI Joy, a free...
May 16, 2026 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Join scientist and storyteller Gabriel-Philip Santos for a one-hour interactive presentation exploring how cosplay and storytelling can...
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with Math, reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
What We're Reading
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The Book Witch
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Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It
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The Night of Baba Yaga
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Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder
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Another Fine Mess
The Evans women, who are a force to be reckoned with in their small town in Southeastern Texas.
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When the Going Was Good
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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
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Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People
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Good Dirt
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But Not Too Bold
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The Murder of Mr. Ma
In their first collaboration, award-winning author SJ Roz
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From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
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The Lost Story
Meg Shaffer, the author of last year’s marvelous <
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Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out
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Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Horror. Some people love it! Some people don't!
Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
May 14, 2026
By Daryl M., Librarian
A native-born Kentuckian, Kim Michele Richardson is a New York Times, L.A. Times, and USA Today bestselling author who has written six novels, including The Book Woman's Daughter, a memoir and most... Continued
May 08, 2026
By Elizabeth Graney, Librarian
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't... Continued
May 08, 2026
By Daryl M., Librarian
Leila Siddiqui was born in Chicago, raised in Texas, and now lives in New York with her husband. She is also a digital marketing strategist in publishing. When she's not writing, she spends her time... Continued
May 05, 2026
By Danielle Ball, Librarian
Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating 100 years of the Central Library, making this the perfect time to spotlight the exceptional librarians who have overseen this remarkable building and... Continued