Central Library, Chinatown, and Little Tokyo Branch Libraries will close at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12.

The Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Collage of children's books about California
Sara Rebman, May 13, 2020

California, the golden state, has always inspired people. Over the years movies have been made, songs have been recorded, and books written. But are there any children’s books about our fair state?


Jesse Kingsley with two puppets
Central Docents, January 15, 2019

The Children’s Literature Department of Los Angeles Central Library is so vast and awe-inspiring, one of its most fascinating offerings could be easily overlooked.


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