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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

Holiday Closures

Get to Know This Library

About El Monte Library

About El Monte Library

Our Collections

Our Services

Our Services

  • Photocopier
  • In-person and telephone research assistance
  • MetroTAP Cards
  • Leamos Literacy Online

Children's Services

Teen Services

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.

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Staff Picks (All Ages)

A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.

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LA County Library announces events for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Library Happenings May 2024

Library Happenings May 2024

Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!

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Earth Day Author Talk: Rosanna Xia in conversation with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

LA County Library Celebrates Earth Day with Special Author Talk Featuring Journalist Rosanna Xia in Conversation with Board of Supervisors Chair Lindsey P. Horvath

LA County Library announces the Earth Day Author Talk with Journalist Rosanna Xia in conversation with Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath

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