The library will be closed on Monday, March 27 in observance of César Chávez Day.

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Pico Union Branch Library

Exterior view of the Pico Union branch
Address:
1030 S. Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone:
213-368-7545
Fax:
213-368-7543
Email:
Contact form
Librarian:
Kristin Peers, Senior Librarian
Map for Pico Union Branch

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Hours of Service

Mon: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Weds: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Upcoming Events at Pico Union Branch Library
Seven students, male and female, study together at a library table
Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Homework Help for K-12 Students/Ayuda con las tareas para estudiantes en grados K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:
Virtual vehicles inside the Two-Bit-Circus arcade
March 23, 2023 4:00 PM
Two Bit Circus STEM program: DIY Eco Vehicles
During this sustainability-themed STEAM program, participants will use the engineering design process to create vehicles out of upcycled...
STAR Volunteer sits in front of children and families reading a book.
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Read With STAR Volunteer Shelli
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Shelli. Take home a free book after coming to...
STAR Volunteer sits in front of children and families reading a book.
Saturdays at 12 Noon
Read With STAR Volunteer Kat
Children are invited to share the joy of storytelling and reading with our STAR volunteer, Kat. Take home a free book after coming to three...
A castle, a hot air balloon, and an open book decorate an aquamarine background.
March 25, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Bringing Stories to Life | Dando Vida a Los Cuentos
Join us for a special event by local community organization, Pathways LA, who will present an afternoon of singing, storytime, & crafts...
watercolor succulent
March 25, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Monthly Adult Craft: Still Life Watercolor Painting
Relieve some stress or hone in your artistic skills during our afternoon painting exercise. Two still life arrangements will be set up in...
Close-up of an open workbook with two hands, one holding a pencil and the other pointing to a page
Mondays from 2-4 p.m.
Walk-In Tutoring
Neep help improving your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a walk-in tutor for 15-20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring...
Seven students, male and female, study together at a library table
Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Homework Help for K-12 Students/Ayuda con las tareas para estudiantes en grados K-12
Student Zones are after-school homework centers in the library for grades K-12 that provide:
Children gather on the rug as they pay attention to the adult sitting in front of them.
March 29, 2023 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Bilingual Storytime
Join us for Storytime in English and Spanish. This program is intended for 2-5 year olds but all children and caretakers are welcome!
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