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Lawndale Library

Library Hours

Closed Today
  • 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 Lawndale Library

About Lawndale Library

Our Collections

Our Collections

Online Collections — Available 24 hours

Special Collection

Our Services

Our Services

  • Photocopier
  • In-person and telephone research assistance
  • MetroTAP Cards
  • Veterans Resource Center

Children's Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 12
  • Children's Computers: 6
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Homework Center Computers: 6
  • Early Learning Computers: 2

Our Community

Friends of the Library

Friends of Lawndale Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events

Friends of Lawndale Library provides the following services to support the library.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library History

The first library in Lawndale – one of the earliest branches of the County of Los Angeles Public Library – opened December 26, 1913 at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Market St. (now Hawthorne Blvd. and 147th St.).

The current Lawndale Library opened to great fanfare March 18, 2009 after 52 years of serving the community in a 3500 sq. ft. building next door.

The new building features a glass artwork, Subdivisions, by Anne Marie Karlsen.

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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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Library Happenings, July 2025

Library Happenings July 2025

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

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Music Stars

LA County Library and LA County Department of Arts and Culture Kick Off Music Stars, a Free Six-

LA County Library & LA County Department of Arts & Culture launch Music Stars free six-week music program.

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child having lunch at LA County Library during the summer lunch program

LA County Library’s Free Lunch at the Library Program Returns June 16

LA County Library launches Lunch at the Library beginning June 16, 2025

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woman reading to a child

LA County Library Launches Summer Discovery Program with Exciting Raging Waters Partnership

LA County Library launches the Summer Discovery Program for 2025.

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