Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Library Hours
- Monday 10 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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Get to Know This Library
About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
- Library Size: 5,024 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Newspapers
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 7
- Express Computers: 8
- Early Learning Computers: 1
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The original library opened in a leased storefront building at 18419 S. Avalon Blvd on June 4, 1959. The present library was dedicated on June 2, 1973.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 44 — Nanette Barragán
- CA State Assembly District 65 — Mike Anthony Gipson
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- LA County Supervisory District 2 — Holly J. Mitchell
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
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Message from County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick
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