Leland R. Weaver 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 Leland R. Weaver Library
About Leland R. Weaver Library
- Library Size: 19,461 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 67
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Study Rooms: Capacity 4
- Study Room 1 [4]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Kindle e-readers
- List of Genres available at this location
- Find other locations with Kindle e-eaders
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Self-serve Homework Center
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
- Online Homework Help
- Teen Advisory Board
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 15
- Children's Computers: 2
- Teen Computers: 5
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 6
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 5
- Early Learning Computers: 2
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Leland R. Weaver Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Leland R. Weaver Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.
In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960’s, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.
In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 44 — Nanette Barragán
- CA State Assembly District 62 — Anthony Rendon
- CA State Senate District 33 — Lena A Gonzalez
- LA County Supervisory District 4 — Janice Hahn
Local Links
- City of South Gate Municipal Code
- City of South Gate: Information about the city with names and addresses included.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
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