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Carson Library

Library Hours

  • Monday Closed
  • 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 Closed

Holiday Closures

Get to Know This Library

About Carson Library

About Carson Library

Our Collections

Our Services

Our Services

Children's Services

Teen Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 19
  • Children's Computers: 6
  • 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

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and was fully renovated in 2023. It serves 19.24 square miles.

Political Representatives

Staff Picks (All Ages)

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

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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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Library Happenings January 2025

Library Happenings January 2025

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

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LA County Librarian and CEO Skye Patrick

Message from County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick

County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick looks back at the celebrations and challenges this past year, and how thankful we are for our customers who continue to inspire us.

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