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
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Get to Know This Library
About Carson Library
About Carson Library
- Library Size: 33,112 sq ft
- Household Battery Recycling Site
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 125
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Study Rooms: Capacity 4/room
- Study Room A [4]
- Study Room B [4]
- Workforce Center [4]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
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: 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
- U.S. Congressional District 44 — Nanette Barragán
- CA State Assembly District 69 — Josh Lowenthal
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- LA County Supervisory District 2 — Holly J. Mitchell
Local Links
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
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.
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.
Library Happenings January 2025
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
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.