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Leland R. Weaver Library

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About Leland R. Weaver Library

About Leland R. Weaver Library

Our Services

Our Services

Children's Services

Teen Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 15
  • Children's Computers: 2
  • Teen Computers: 5
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 6
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Homework Center Computers: 5
  • Early Learning Computers: 2

Our Community

Friends of the Library

Friends of Leland R. Weaver Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events

Friends of Leland R. Weaver Library provides the following services to support the library.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library History

The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.

In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960’s, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.

In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.

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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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County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick, winner of James Irvine Leadership Award 2025

Skye Patrick, County Librarian and CEO of LA County Library, Honored with 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

LA County Library announces that County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick has been honored with the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.

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Library Happenings Feb 2025

Library Happenings February 2025

Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!

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Connected Wellness Campaign details

LA County Library Foundation and Altadena Library Foundation Launch Connected Wellness Campaign to Support Los Angeles Fire Victims

LA County Library announces Connected Wellness. Libraries Unite to Help Rebuild Los Angeles campaign. Click to learn more and to donate.

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helping hands

A Message from Skye Patrick on Supporting Communities Impacted by LA County Wildfires

County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick shares information to support those affected by wildfires.

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