El Monte 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
Library Photos
Get to Know This Library
About El Monte Library
About El Monte Library
- Library Size: 11,906 sq ft
- Household Battery Recycling Site
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
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Study Rooms: Capacity 8
- Study Room [8]
- 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
- Leamos Literacy Online
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
- Online Homework Help
- Teen Advisory Board
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 13
- Children's Computers: 3
- Teen Computers: 4
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
- 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
Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay’s Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM’s logo.
The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has been at its present location since 1967.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 31 — Grace Napolitano
- CA State Assembly District 56 — Lisa Calderon
- CA State Senate District 22 — Susan Rubio
- LA County Supervisory District 1 — Hilda Solis
Local Links
- El Monte City School District: The site includes information on the eighteen schools serving over 12,000 children. The schools are organized as K-4, K-5, K-6 and K-8.
- La Historia Society: Formed in 1998 to preserve the rich cultural history of El Monte and South El Monte
- El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce: General information about the El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce.
- City of El Monte: Official city site with description of local agencies and officials.
- El Monte Historical Museum
- El Monte Union High School District
- Mountain View School District
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
Library Happenings November 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
LA County Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Immersive Storytelling, Workshops, and Author Talks in November
LA County Library announces Native American Heritage Month events and activities.
Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series to Launch with Renowned Alpinist, Photographer, & Author Cory Richards
LA County Library announces Cory Richards as the first speaker in the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series starting on November 16, 2024
Celebrity Chef & Author Edward Lee Joins LA County Library for an Exclusive Conversation on Food, Culture, and Identity
LA County Library announces Trailblazer event with celebrity chef and author Edward Lee.