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
Library Photos
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 — 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 October 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
LA County Library Celebrates the Freedom to Read with Special Events
LA County Library announces a variety of Freedom to Read events that are open to teens and adults.
Library Happenings September 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
Kick Off the School Year with Creativity: LA County Library’s 45th Annual Bookmark Contest Invites Young Artists to Shine
LA County Library announces the 45 annual Bookmark contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.