- 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
April 6, 2026 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LA Saves can help you meet your savings goal. Whatever goal you choose—whether it's buying a car, buying a house, or getting out of debt—...
Mondays at 11 a.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Every Monday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
In this class, adult learners will increase their vocabulary, including usage and examples. This class is recommended for all English...
Mondays from 1 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal...
Mondays from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Come create collage art and listen to music together. We’ll have lots of cool stuff to cut up for your collages including magazines, comics...
Mondays 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Join us for a casual game of chess, all ages and skill levels welcome. Boards and pieces provided. No registration needed.
Mondays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Children aged 5-11 and their families are invited to drop in and play board games, such as Checkers, Jenga, and Sorry. Boards and pieces...
Tuesdays at 11 a. m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Tuesdays from 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Did you know that the Los Angeles Public Library lends e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, newspapers, comic books, and more to...
April 7, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
What We're Reading
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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!
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Star Struck
In the 2nd entry in the Hollywood Mystery
Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
April 03, 2026
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
April 03, 2026
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
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March 31, 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