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South El Monte 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

Holiday Closures

Get to Know This Library

About South El Monte Library

About South El Monte Library

  • Library Size: 6,416 sq ft
  • Space for Children
  • Book Drop
  • Space for Teens

Our Collections

Our Services

Our Services

Children's Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 11
  • Children's Computers: 5
  • Teen Computers: 3
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Homework Center Computers: 1
  • Early Learning Computers: 2

Our Community

Library History

The library, as part of the new South El Monte Civic Center complex, was built in 1966. Present at the dedication ceremony were County Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli and County Librarian William Geller.

The facility, under a 20-year lease from the City of South El Monte, was purchased by the County of Los Angeles in June 1986. In early 1996, the city generously financed a complete renovation of the library.

Political Representatives

  • U.S. Congressional District 31
  • CA State Assembly District 56 — Lisa Calderon
  • CA State Senate District 22
  • LA County Supervisory District 1 — Hilda Solis

Local Links

Staff Picks (All Ages)

A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.

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Library Happenings December 2023

Library Happenings Dec 2023

Check out what's happening at LA County Library this December. There's so much to see, do, and learn.

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LA County Library Happenings

Library Happenings Nov 2023

Check out what's happening at LA County Library this November and see, do, and learn something new.

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Pink "little library" in downtown LA Park

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.

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Free Vaccine Clinics

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.

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