Little Tokyo Branch Library

Address:: 203 S. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone:: 213-612-0525
Fax:: 213-612-0424
Email:: Contact form
Librarian:: James Sherod, Senior Librarian

Upcoming Events at Little Tokyo Branch Library

Movie film reel, cup of popcorn and a clapperboard.

Fridays, 2-4 p.m.

Fast Film Fridays

Chill out with a hot film every Friday.

the girl with blond wig and blue anime contact lenses wears anime character costume

February 22, 2020 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Volunteer Meeting

Interested in volunteering at an anime convention? Come to our volunteer meeting and learn about volunteer perks and services.

Fourth Saturdays of each month from 1-2 p.m.

Japanese Book Club

Enjoy a discussion in Japanese about interesting books or articles you’ve read. This event is in the Children's section.

Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Citizenship English Conversation

Practice your English conversational skills. Have fun talking about everyday matters and learn some grammar along the way!

Children sitting and looking up to listen.

Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, movement activities and a craft for children primarily between ages 2-5 years old.

Children listening to a story from a book.

Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

This storytime is designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years old, and their parents/caregivers, to develop a love of reading through...

Fridays, 2-4 p.m.

Fast Film Fridays

Chill out with a hot film every Friday.

Thread spools and other sewing materials on a table surface.

February 29, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Friends of the Little Tokyo Branch Quilters

Join the Quilters! The Friends of the Little Tokyo Branch Quilters make beautiful quilts, which they auction off each summer to support the...

Last Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friends of the Little Tokyo Branch Library is hosting a Used Book Sale. This is an excellent opportunity to stock your shelves, pick up...

What We Are Reading

The Secret Life of Sam Holloway

Thomas, Rhys

Sam Holloway is a nice guy. He has a stable, but a not terribly exciting, job with an electronic parts distributor.

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Anthony Bourdain remembered.

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Mighty justice : my life in civil rights

Roundtree, Dovey Johnson, 1914-2018,

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Made things

Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972-

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Dreamers and schemers : how an improbable bid for the 1932 Olympics transformed Los Angeles from dusty outpost to global metropolis

Siegel, Barry, 1949-

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Riot Baby

Onyebuchi, Tochi

Ella, a young girl growing up in Compton, California has psychokinetic abilities that allow her to see into the future.

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Steel Crow Saga

Krueger, Paul

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Carrie Fisher : a life on the edge

Weller, Sheila,

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The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl

Goss, Theodora

Mary Jekyll, Diana Hyde, Beatrice Rappaccini, Catherine Moreau and Justine Frankenstein—all the daughters of some of science fiction’s ma

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How to raise a reader

Paul, Pamela,

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Hours of Service

Mon:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tues:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Weds:	10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thurs:	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat:	9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sun:	Closed

Traffic Alert: Lane reductions and road closures will be in place through Aug 31, 2020 due to street restoration at 1st/Alameda. Visit metro.net for more info.

Parking

Patrons should go to the STOA Apartments entrance for free valet parking (no tip required). The STOA apartment building is located next to the library on Los Angeles Street.

Bike Rack Available

Resources & Services

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What We Are Reading

The Secret Life of Sam Holloway

Anthony Bourdain remembered.

Mighty justice : my life in civil rights

Made things

Dreamers and schemers : how an improbable bid for the 1932 Olympics transformed Los Angeles from dusty outpost to global metropolis

Riot Baby

Steel Crow Saga

Carrie Fisher : a life on the edge

The Sinister Mystery of the Mesmerizing Girl

How to raise a reader

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