South Whittier Library
Library Hours
- Monday 10 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday Closed
Library Photos
Get to Know This Library
About South Whittier Library
About South Whittier Library
- Library Size: 14,411 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 100
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Study Rooms: Capacity 6/room
- Study Room A [6]
- Study Room B [6]
- Adult Study Room [6]
- 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
- EV Charging Station
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Self-serve Homework Center
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 11
- Children's Computers: 8
- Teen Computers: 4
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 10
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 4
- Early Learning Computers: 3
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of South Whittier Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of South Whittier Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
South Whittier Library was founded in 1915. The library’s first location was in a one-room schoolhouse. South Whittier’s first separate built-as-a-library building was dedicated on April 16, 1956.
After 16 years at that location on Laurel Avenue, the library moved to 14433 Leffingwell Road. The library closed for renovations in January 1988 and a newly remodeled library opened on October 1988. After 44 years the library helped its last customer on October 22, 2016.
As part of Los Angeles County’s Fourth District Operation Libraries, construction on a new library began in July 2015. On November 21, 2016 the new 14,411 square foot building at 11543 Colima Road opened for service.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 38 — Linda T. Sanchez
- CA State Assembly District 64 — Blanca Pacheco
- CA State Senate District 34 — Tom Umberg
- LA County Supervisory District 4 — Janice Hahn
Local Links
- City of Whittier: Includes city departments, elected officials, city counsel agendas, Whittier City Hall, Whittier Chamber of Commerce, business directory, history, etc.
- Whittier College: Information on Whittier College including calendar of events, admissions, employment, Law School and the Whittier College Library.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
Library Happenings October 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
LA County Library Celebrates the Freedom to Read with Special Events
LA County Library announces a variety of Freedom to Read events that are open to teens and adults.
Library Happenings September 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!
Kick Off the School Year with Creativity: LA County Library’s 45th Annual Bookmark Contest Invites Young Artists to Shine
LA County Library announces the 45 annual Bookmark contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.