Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 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
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- 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.
Library Happenings Dec 2023
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this December. There's so much to see, do, and learn.
Library Happenings Nov 2023
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this November and see, do, and learn something new.
LA County Library Debuts Four New Little Libraries at Gloria Molina Grand Park in the Heart of Downtown Los Angeles
Click to learn about the 4 "little libraries" that LA County Library has installed in Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.
LA County Library Hosts Vaccine Clinics at Select Libraries, Providing Free Flu Shots, Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines, and Mpox Vaccines
LA County announces free vaccine clinics at select LA County Library locations through December 20, 2023.