Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Library
About Hawthorne Library
- Library Size: 16,949 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 60
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Study Rooms: Capacity 1 - 5
- Study Room A [1]
- Study Room B [1]
- Study Room C [1]
- Group Study Room D [5]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Special Collection
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: 18
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 6
- Early Learning Computers: 4
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of the Hawthorne and Wiseburn Libraries provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The library was founded in 1913 and moved to its present location in 1962. The facility was remodeled in 1978 and again in 2022. The Friends of the Hawthorne & Wiseburn Libraries started in 1979. The library serves a 5.99 square mile area.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 43 — Maxine Waters
- CA State Assembly District 61 — Tina Simone McKinnor
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- LA County Supervisory District 2 — Holly J. Mitchell
Local Links
- Centinela Valley Unified School District
- Hawthorne School District
- Hawthorne High School
- Hawthorne Historical Society
- El Camino College: Information on admissions, class schedules, community education programs, campus events, employment opportunities and more for this local community college in the South Bay area.
- City of Hawthorne: General information on city services and programs
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.