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
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Get to Know This Library
About Temple City Library
About Temple City Library
- Library Size: 12,182 sq ft
- Household Battery Recycling Site
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Meeting Rooms: Capacity 55
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Study Rooms: Capacity 4 - 6
- Study Room [6]
- The Bubble [4]
- 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
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Online Homework Help
Teen 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
- U.S. Congressional District 27
- CA State Assembly District 49 — Mike Fong
- CA State Senate District 22
- LA County Supervisory District 5 — Kathryn Barger
Local Links
- Friends of the Temple City Library
- The City of Temple City: Information about Temple City, including local shopping, entertainment, and upcoming community events.
- Temple City Unified School District
- Temple City Chamber of Commerce
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
Library Happenings Dec 2023
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LA County announces free vaccine clinics at select LA County Library locations through December 20, 2023.