• Locations | CONTACT US   |    
       
        ×    
                                           
       
     
     

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

Special Collections

  • Chinese Language Collection

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.

Political Representatives

Local Links

Staff Picks (All Ages)

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

See More Booklists

Library Happenings August 2025

Library Happenings August 2025

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

Read More

Library Happenings, July 2025

Library Happenings July 2025

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

Read More

Music Stars

LA County Library and LA County Department of Arts and Culture Kick Off Music Stars, a Free Six-

LA County Library & LA County Department of Arts & Culture launch Music Stars free six-week music program.

Read More

child having lunch at LA County Library during the summer lunch program

LA County Library’s Free Lunch at the Library Program Returns June 16

LA County Library launches Lunch at the Library beginning June 16, 2025

Read More