Lancaster 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 Lancaster Library
About Lancaster Library
- Library Size: 48,721 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 200
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Study Rooms: Capacity 4 - 5
- Study Room 1 [4]
- Study Room 3 [4]
- Group Study Room [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
- Microfilm Reader-Scanner-Printer
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
- Tool Lending Library
- Veterans Resource Center
- EV Charging Station
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 23
- Children's Computers: 4
- Teen Computers: 2
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 10
- Express Computers: 8
- Early Learning Computers: 4
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Lancaster Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Lancaster Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The original Lancaster Library was established by the Los Angeles County Free Public Library in October 1912 in the Antelope Valley Union High School which was located on the southwest corner of Tenth Street (now Lancaster Boulevard) and Cedar Avenue. Subsequently, the Lancaster Library occupied space in a local drugstore, the Chamber of Commerce, and the County Justice Court.
In 1950, the Library moved to Fig Avenue and provided library services from this site for the next fourteen years. The expanded Lancaster Library opened on West Avenue J in 1964.
Due to rapid population growth throughout the Antelope Valley, a new library was built in 1995-1996 on Lancaster Boulevard in the Lancaster Old Town Site to provide library services to the residents of Lancaster and the surrounding communities.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 27 — Mike Garcia
- CA State Assembly District 39 — Juan Carillo
- CA State Senate District 21 — Scott Wilk
- LA County Supervisory District 5 — Kathryn Barger
Local Links
- Recent Earthquakes in California Nevada: Southern California map shows earthquakes recorded during the past week by Caltech/USGS Seismic Network. Magnitudes are indicated by the sizes of circles on the map.
- City of Lancaster: Information on the City Council members, agendas, the city budget, the Planning Commission, and other municipal matters.
- Antelope Valley Press: Local newspaper's site with recent stories, photos, classified and personal ads.
- Antelope Valley College: "Information about local community college serving the area. This site includes admissions, class schedules, distance education, library, campus news and events."
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
LA County Library’s Naloxone Clinics Now Offering Free Fentanyl Test Strips to Combat Opioid Overdoses
LA County Library announces free Fentanyl test strips at Naloxone Clinics.
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