- 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
Tuesdays at 11 a. m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Take an hour-long tour through the Los Angeles Central Library. Your docent guide will share stories about the history, art, and...
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Interested in learning Korean? Join us for an introduction to the Korean language and culture. This beginner-friendly class is taught by an...
Tuesdays at 3:10 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Tuesdays at 3:40 p.m.
Build your fluency in this Korean conversation class. Led by a King Sejong Institute instructor, you’ll practice speaking and listening...
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a weekly drop-in creative playtime using building bricks to express your imagination. Intended for ages 6-11. For more information,...
Every Tuesday from 5 - 6:20 p.m.
Practice your English in a group setting by playing theater games while exploring conversational English and grammar. Create characters and...
Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please...
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
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
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December 26, 2025
By Salvadora Sosa Prieto, Administrative Clerk
En esta temporada de cierre de año, me gusta detenerme a reconocer el trabajo de personas que mantienen viva la memoria, la cultura y la música de nuestros pueblos. Por eso me llena de alegría... Continued
December 22, 2025
As we say "welcome in" to the new year, the Los Angeles Public Library would like to share our staff's favorite books of 2025; books that scored a 6-7 or higher!These lists have it all! From silly... Continued
December 18, 2025
By Daryl M., Librarian
Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and... Continued