San Fernando 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 San Fernando Library
About San Fernando Library
- Library Size: 10,201 sq ft
- Household Battery Recycling Site
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 87
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Special Collection
Kindle e-readers
- List of Genres available at this location
- Find other locations with Kindle e-eaders
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- Microfilm Reader-Scanner-Printer
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
- Tool Lending Library
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Self-serve Homework Center
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 7
- Children's Computers: 3
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 10
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 1
- Early Learning Computers: 1
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of San Fernando Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of San Fernando Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
San Fernando Library opened in November 1914 as a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library. This library, the first public library in the mainly agricultural San Fernando Valley, found its home in the Industrial Arts building of the San Fernando Union High School located at 130 North Brand Blvd. In the first year, 1,849 books were circulated to 156 borrowers.
From 1925 to 1946, the library weathered the Depression and war years in three store-front locations all on North Maclay Street. Then from 1946 to 1953, the library was located at 11223 First Street.
In 1953, the library joined with city services when it became part of the civic center at 102 Macneil Street. Growth continued for the city and the library with the collection reaching a total of 27,572 volumes in 1964 for the library’s 50th anniversary.
The 1970’s saw the development of a strong Spanish-language collection and the creation of the community support group—the Friends of the San Fernando Library. In 1988, the library moved into a 6,000 square-foot facility located at 150 N. Library Street.
On June 20, 2001, the library moved to 217 North Maclay Ave, a brand new 8,601 square-foot leased facility. The library is the center piece of the newly constructed Library Plaza Mall. The project was a private/public partnership.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 29 — Tony Cardenas
- CA State Assembly District 43 — Luz Maria Rivas
- CA State Senate District 20 — Caroline Menjivar
- LA County Supervisory District 3 — Lindsey P. Horvath
Local Links
- San Fernando Valley History Digital Library: More than 2,000 documents, manuscripts, photographs, and other graphic materials showing the socioeconomic and cultural changes of the San Fernando Valley from the beginning of the 19th century.
- City of San Fernando: Official site of City government. Includes elected officials, meeting agendas and minutes, departments, jobs, events, schools, local attractions, and community resources.
- San Fernando Valley Sun / el Sol del valle de San Fernando: Bilingual community newspaper for the entire San Fernando Valley.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
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