- 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
3rd Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents...
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...
The third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.
Learn the basics and play songs on the ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. No registration required.
Every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and communication skills? This class is for you! Learners will also have the opportunity...
January 17, 2026 1:00 PM
In the misty mountains of Bhutan, an American treasure hunter seeking a priceless antique rifle encounters a young monk sent by his teacher...
Every Saturday from 1- 2:20 p.m.
This class is for adults who want to learn about current events using a newspaper called News for You and other materials. Adults will...
January 17, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Prepare to be amazed and amused by magician and comedian Wacko! Intended for ages 4 and up. For more information, please contact children@...
Sundays 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...
January 18, 2026 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Experience the beauty of Japanese New Year traditional through a live Ikebana demonstration, enchanting Koto music, and an elegant Kimono...
What We're Reading
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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!
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Star Struck
In the 2nd entry in the Hollywood Mystery
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You Are Here: A Novel
Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
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By Daryl M., Librarian
Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels, including the Gangsterland quartet: Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize; Gangster Nation; The Low Desert, a... Continued
January 13, 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
January 12, 2026
By Tina Lernø, Librarian
Samantha Ellis is a playwright, author, and journalist. The daughter of Iraqi-Jewish refugees, she grew up thinking her family had travelled everywhere by magic carpet. Her plays include Patching... Continued
January 08, 2026
By Daryl M., Librarian
World Fantasy, Locus, and Mythopoeic Award–winning author and poet Theodora Goss was born in Hungary and spent her childhood in various European countries before her family moved to the United States... Continued