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
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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 Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Newspapers
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
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: 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 — Grace Napolitano
- CA State Assembly District 56 — Lisa Calderon
- CA State Senate District 22 — Susan Rubio
- LA County Supervisory District 1 — Hilda Solis
Local Links
- City of South El Monte: City of South El Monte Website
- Rio Hondo Community College: Information about the local community college and the services it offers.
- El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce: General information about the El Monte / South El Monte Chamber of Commerce.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
LA County Library To Host More Life-Saving Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics In Response To Fentanyl Crisis
LA County Library announces the additional naloxone (Narcan) clinics at 10 libraries through June 2024.
LA County Library Helps Individuals Break Barriers to Careers and Education Through Criminal Record Expungement Clinics
LA County Library announces the 3 Criminal Record Expungement Clinics
Bookmark Contest Winners 2023
Winners of our 2023 Bookmark Contest have been selected, and their bookmarks will be available in libraries this spring!
Library Happenings Mar 2024
Check out what's happening at LA County Library this month. Read, celebrate, learn, enjoy!