Lynwood 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
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Get to Know This Library
About Lynwood Library
About Lynwood 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
- 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)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
Library Happenings Dec 2023
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this December. There's so much to see, do, and learn.
Library Happenings Nov 2023
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this November and see, do, and learn something new.
LA County Library Debuts Four New Little Libraries at Gloria Molina Grand Park in the Heart of Downtown Los Angeles
Click to learn about the 4 "little libraries" that LA County Library has installed in Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.
LA County Library Hosts Vaccine Clinics at Select Libraries, Providing Free Flu Shots, Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccines, and Mpox Vaccines
LA County announces free vaccine clinics at select LA County Library locations through December 20, 2023.