Lynwood Express 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 Lynwood Express Library
About Lynwood Express Library
- Library Size: 11,722 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 63
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Study Rooms: Capacity 1/room
- Study Room 1 [1]
- Study Room 2 [1]
- Study Room 3 [1]
- Study Room 4 [1]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
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
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 15
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 3
- Early Learning Computers: 2
Our Community
Library History
Lynwood Library was established in May 1915. It began as a volunteer library, but soon joined the Los Angeles County Public Library System. From a small club-house room on Long Beach Boulevard, the library was moved in 1917 to a storeroom at the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Fernwood Avenue, then to Elmwood Avenue, from 1918-24. From 1924 to 1956, the library was housed in the old building on Sanborn Avenue.
In 1956, a new structure was built in the Civic Center to house this fast-growing County Library facility. During the next decade, the library patronage again outgrew the library building.
In 1977, a new library at the present location opened for service. The library was refurbished in the fall of 2004.
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 Lynwood: Latest information on city programs, city officials, a community calendar and the school district as well as a community history.
- Lynwood Unified School District: Information about the School District, including school calendar, teacher and class profiles, student and parent sections and school newsletters.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
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