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Temple City 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 Temple City Library

About Temple City Library

Our Collections

Our Collections

Online Collections — Available 24 hours

Our Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 8
  • Children's Computers: 4
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 7
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Early Learning Computers: 3

Our Community

Friends of the Library

Friends of Temple City Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events

Friends of Temple City Library provides the following services to support the library.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library History

Temple City Library was founded when Willa Samson initiated a small lending library in her home. In 1924, Mrs. Samson’s rental cottage (9961 Woodruff Avenue) became the first official library site with Mrs. Samson as Temple City’s first librarian.

When the library outgrew its surroundings, it was relocated in the abandoned Pacific Electric building (corner of Las Tunas and Kauffman). In 1941, the library moved to the new Woman’s Clubhouse’s west wing.

In January 1953, the library was housed in the County’s new building on Kauffman where, for the first time, a children’s department was added. The present location was opened in 1963.

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Staff Picks (All Ages)

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

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County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick, winner of James Irvine Leadership Award 2025

Skye Patrick, County Librarian and CEO of LA County Library, Honored with 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

LA County Library announces that County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick has been honored with the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.

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Library Happenings Feb 2025

Library Happenings February 2025

Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!

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Connected Wellness Campaign details

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LA County Library announces Connected Wellness. Libraries Unite to Help Rebuild Los Angeles campaign. Click to learn more and to donate.

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A Message from Skye Patrick on Supporting Communities Impacted by LA County Wildfires

County Librarian & CEO Skye Patrick shares information to support those affected by wildfires.

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