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 — Laura Richardson
- 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.
LA County Library Welcomes Spring with Arts, Culture, and Community Celebrations Throughout April
LA County Library Announces spring arts, culture, and community celebrations in April
Library Happenings April 2025
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
LA County Library Announces Winners of 45th Annual Bookmark Contest
LA County Library announces the 45 annual Bookmark Contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.
Bookmark Contest Winners 2024
Winners of our 2024 Bookmark Contest have been selected, and their bookmarks will be available in libraries this spring!