Access to all library services will be unavailable on Thursday, September 24, 2026, starting at 9 pm due to server maintenance. Services are expected to resume in the early morning hours of Friday, September 25. All LA County Library locations are out of the Limited Edition Hello Kitty® & Friends library cards. Visit your library's location page for availability information.
Introducing the Hello Kitty® and Friends at LA County Library Card.
Say hello to your new favorite library card!
LA County Library and Sanrio® are teaming up for a month of stories, creativity, and fun from September 18 through October 18. Pick up a limited edition Hello Kitty® and Friends at LA County Library Card at any LA County Library location while supplies last, limit one card per account user. Then bring a friend (or several) to participating libraries for Hello Kitty and Friends themed programs inspired by kindness, creativity, and the joy of reading.
This limited edition Hello Kitty and Friends at LA County Library card celebrates the joy of reading, exploration, and connection, unlocking an all access pass to everything LA County Library has to offer.
Planning to pick up a limited edition Hello Kitty® and Friends library card? Please bring a valid photo ID. You may also download and complete a library card application and bring it with you to any LA County Library location. LA County Library cards are non-transferable.
With just one card, you unlock a world of free resources including:
Access to a vast collection of books, eBooks & audiobooks
Attend free library events for all ages. Discover story time, hands on activities, performances and more!
Access free online tutoring & homework help
Stream music, movies, and TV shows
Explore skill-building courses & career development tools
Come craft, create, and celebrate all month long with Hello Kitty® and Friends themed programs for all ages. From hands-on activities inspired by your favorite characters to one of a kind creations you can keep or share with a friend, every program is a chance to connect, have fun, and make lasting memories together.
Hello Kitty®
Hello Kitty® loves to read. She is very sociable and likes to try new things. Her dream is to be a pianist or a poet. Her favorite word is Friendship. She has a twin sister named Mimmy!
Kuromi™
Kuromi™ is sassy and loves all things spooky, but she also likes reading romantic stories. Her favorite food is pickled scallions and her birthday is October 31st, Halloween!
Pochacco™
Pochacco™ loves taking detours on walks and exploring new things. Pochacco™ loves to stay active and play sports, especially skateboarding and basketball.
Cinnamoroll™
Cinnamoroll™ was born far away and high above the clouds! He currently lives at Cafe Cinnamon, and can fly by flapping his fluffy ears!
Badtz-Maru™
Badtz-Maru™ is a mischievous penguin with big dreams and a mind of his own. He has a pet alligator named Pochi.
Chococat™
Chococat™ is curious, creative, and always eager to discover something new. His special whisker antennas help him sense exciting things, and he loves exploring, inventing, and spending time with friends.
Keroppi™
Keroppi™ lives in Donut Pond, where he loves adventures, picnics, and trying new things. Full of energy and always ready for a challenge, he bounces back quickly and keeps everyone around him smiling.
My Melody™
My Melody™ is cheerful and kind, and loves to give gifts to her friends. She also likes picking flowers, baking cookies, and eating almond pound cake.
Pompompurin™
Pompompurin™ is a laid back golden retriever puppy who lives to the beat of his own drum. He loves naps and collecting shoes. His best friends are a hamster named Muffin, a mouse called Scone, and a squirrel named Bagel.
Yes. Existing cardholders may request the limited edition Hello Kitty® and Friends library card while supplies last. The replacement fee has been temporarily reduced to $1 from September 18 to October 18, 2026. Existing customers will be assigned a new card number and will need to update the card number in the Library app and digital resources like Libby and Kanopy.
New customers must complete a library card application. All customers must show a valid form of identification. To save time, you can fill out the application before visiting the library and bring it with you. For additional information about applying for a library card, please visit the Library Cards page.
We encourage parents and legal guardians to bring their child with them. Children who come to the library without a parent or guardian may also receive a physical library card if they bring a completed application signed by their parent or legal guardian.
With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines!
You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content.
Kindle Paperwhite eReader
Welcome to a New Way to Read...
Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books.
You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read.
Three week checkout
Renew up to 3 times, as long as no one else is waiting
Must be 18 or older (or under 18 with parent permission)
eBooks cannot be added to this device by user
How do I get one?
Visit a participating library to check out or place a hold on a Kindle Paperwhite. Kindles are not sent to other libraries for pick up.
Note: Selection of genres varies per library. Click on a library below to see the list of genres.
Library Locations with eReaders
Click on the library to view list of genres available.
Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and online services to support your homework needs. Check with your local library!
Family Place
What is Family Place?
A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements:
A bright, colorful, and welcoming space for young children and their parents.
A collection of books, toys, videos, music, and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers
Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness, and parent education.
Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents.
Outreach to new and underserved populations.
The Parent-Child Workshop is a five-week workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists, and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents.
The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start.
Great! Thank you for sharing your photos with Catalina PhotoShare, a community history project of LA County Library.
Your photos will be reviewed and if they meet the criteria, they will be added to the Catalina PhotoShare online collection.
If you have any questions, please contact: digitalprojects@library.lacounty.gov
Terms of Service and Laptop Library Locations
Laptops in this kiosk can be checked out by customers with a LA County Library card in good standing. The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out.
If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.
When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only. If you remove the laptop from the library, you may held criminally responsible for theft of the laptop and/or be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.
You are responsible for the laptop and you agree that you will reimburse the LA County Library for any damages if the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen while checked out to you.
If you check out a laptop and it is damaged, you will give it to library staff immediately.
You must save to a removable storage device (such as a USB drive) since your work will not be saved to the laptop beyond your current checkout.
LA County Library will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of data or media due to any cause while you are using a laptop from this kiosk.
By using this laptop, you must adhere to the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy. Laptops are available at the following libraries:
The Consumer Health Information Program assists the public with medical research by providing information from reliable sources. Customers are invited to use the Norwalk Library collection which consists of books, magazines, videos, and online databases related to health topics. We also provide individualized research services.
Please be aware, we do not provide medical advice, nor are the materials we provide a substitute for a professional medical opinion.
What Can We Do for You?
We can provide you with information on topics such as:
Medical conditions or diseases
Prescription medications
Surgical procedures
General physician and hospital information
Book and website recommendations for further reading
The Californiana Collection is in closed stacks at the Norwalk Library located at 12350 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.
About the Collection
The Californiana Collection consists of over 24,000 books and over 200 magazine and newspaper titles in paper and on microfilm as well as a collection of state documents including state and county budgets. The goal of this collection is to present a complete picture of the history, culture, environment and artistic expression of the people of California and to some extent, the western United States.
Collection Highlights
California Census Schedules from 1850 to 1910
Copies of The Alta California newspaper 1849-1891, as well as dozens of other 19th century newspapers from Gold Rush boomtowns, the Owens Valley and San Francisco
Official city and county histories from the 19th and 20th centuries
Materials on the Donner Party, California water projects, famous California crimes, Hollywood culture, biographies of Californians, pioneer narratives of the early days of California, and histories of the state written over the course of 150 years
LA County Library and Sanrio® are teaming up for a month of stories, creativity, and fun from September 18 through October 18. Pick up a limited edition Hello Kitty® and Friends at LA County Library Card at any LA County Library location while supplies last, limit one card per account user. Then bring a friend (or several) to participating libraries for Hello Kitty and Friends themed programs inspired by kindness, creativity, and the joy of reading.
Badtz-Maru™
Chococat™
Keroppi™
