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El Monte 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 10 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday -

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Get to Know This Library

About El Monte Library

About El Monte Library

Our Collections

Our Collections

Online Collections — Available 24 hours

Special Collections

  • Spanish Language Collection
  • Chinese Language Collection

Our Services

Our Services

  • Photocopier
  • In-person and telephone research assistance
  • MetroTAP Cards
  • Leamos Literacy Online

Children's Services

Teen Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 13
  • Children's Computers: 3
  • Teen Computers: 4
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Early Learning Computers: 2

Our Community

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events

Friends of the Library provides the following services to support the library.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library History

Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay’s Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM’s logo.

The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has been at its present location since 1967.

Political Representatives

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Staff Picks (All Ages)

A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.

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Library Happenings November 2024

Library Happenings November 2025

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Library Happenings

Library Happenings October 2025

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Next Chapter Writers' Summit

LA County Library Unveils Full Schedule and Onsite Experiences for Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit

LA County Library announces full schedule for Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit.

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Next Chapter Writers' Summit

Celebrated Authors and Creators Headline LA County Library’s Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit

LA County Library announces Inaugural Next Chapter Writers’ Summit.

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