Members of SEIU 721 are on strike effective Monday, April 28 at 7 pm until Wednesday, April 30 at 6:59 pm. Customers may experience closures at their local library location. For a list of open locations, please visit LACountyLibrary.gov/locations. Our Digital Library remains open 24/7. For more information, please visit LACounty.gov/closures.
Huntington Park Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Proudly serving the residents of the vibrant City of Huntington Park and neighboring areas, the Huntington Park Library was founded in 1913 and originally housed in the City Hall. As the library continued to grow, it moved to larger locations in 1924 and 1931. The present library building in the Civic Center was dedicated in…
Hollydale Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Hollydale Library was founded in 1929, apparently in a house on Paramount Boulevard. Later the library was moved to a commercial building on Main Street near Garfield Avenue. In 1945, the library lost its lease and was closed. It was reopened in May 1948 in the same building with a larger space. Finally, a permanent…
Hermosa Beach Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
The Ocean View School on Monterey Blvd., where the St. Cross Church now stands, housed the first library. In 1913 it became a part of the Los Angeles County Public Library system, occupying a room in the Walker Building on the northwest Corner of Pier and Hermosa Avenues. On August 10, 1962, after forty-five years…
Lawndale Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
The first library in Lawndale – one of the earliest branches of the County of Los Angeles Public Library – opened December 26, 1913 at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Market St. (now Hawthorne Blvd. and 147th St.). The current Lawndale Library opened to great fanfare March 18, 2009 after 52 years of serving…
Florence Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Library service to the Florence community began in 1914 as a collection of 125 titles housed in the home of Fred W. Cleland at 1920 E. Florence Avenue, with Mrs. Maude Cleland as the volunteer custodian of the collection. On June 30, 1915, the collection of 508 books was moved to the Florence Avenue Elementary…
El Monte Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Friendly El Monte, the End of the Santa Fe Trail, was incorporated in 1912. The city was once home to Gay’s Lion Farm during the 1930s and famous for the roaring lion on MGM’s logo. The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Library in 1913. It has…
Culver City Julian Dixon Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Culver City Library was established April 1, 1915 in the new Pacific Electric Railroad Depot. The library moved to various locations throughout the city as it grew in size over the years. The library has been in its present location since 1970. The Japanese Garden in front of the library was a gift from Kaizuka,…
Cudahy Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
Library service in Cudahy dates back to 1913. At that time, the library operated out of a private home. In 1914, the library moved to a room in a school and was open for an hour on Wednesdays and for three hours on Saturdays. Then known as the Antonio Library, circulation for the year was…
Chet Holifield Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
The library was established in February of 1969 in honor of Congressman Chet Holifield, 19th District (served 1943-1974). The library primarily serves the residents of south Montebello. In January 2011, the library reopened after a year-long refurbishment project.
Castaic Libraryhttps://lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150LA County LibraryLA County Library//lacountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LACL-black-Logo-225px.png
The Castaic Library opened in November, 2008 in a 6,985 square foot storefront facility. To meet the needs of a growing community, a renovated and expanded library opened in March, 2015. The new Castaic Library features a community meeting room, two group study rooms, an expansive Children’s area and a dedicated Teen area. Prior to…
SEIU Local 721 has announced a strike against Los Angeles County starting Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7 pm through Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:59 pm. In the event we have additional library closures, we will share this information on our website. We apologize for the inconvenience and service disruption. Please continue to check our website for updates or visit LACounty.gov/closures.
Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and online services to support your homework needs. Check with your local library!
Kindle Paperwhite eReader
Welcome to a New Way to Read...
Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books.
You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read.
Three week checkout
Renew up to 3 times, as long as no one else is waiting
Must be 18 or older (or under 18 with parent permission)
eBooks cannot be added to this device by user
How do I get one?
Visit a participating library to check out or place a hold on a Kindle Paperwhite. Kindles are not sent to other libraries for pick up.
Note: Selection of genres varies per library. Click on a library below to see the list of genres.
Library Locations with eReaders
Click on the library to view list of genres available.
Terms of Service and Laptop Library Locations
Laptops in this kiosk can be checked out by customers with a LA County Library card in good standing. The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out.
If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.
When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only. If you remove the laptop from the library, you may held criminally responsible for theft of the laptop and/or be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop.
You are responsible for the laptop and you agree that you will reimburse the LA County Library for any damages if the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen while checked out to you.
If you check out a laptop and it is damaged, you will give it to library staff immediately.
You must save to a removable storage device (such as a USB drive) since your work will not be saved to the laptop beyond your current checkout.
LA County Library will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of data or media due to any cause while you are using a laptop from this kiosk.
By using this laptop, you must adhere to the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy. Laptops are available at the following libraries:
With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines!
You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content.
Consumer Health Information Program
The Consumer Health Information Program assists the public with medical research by providing information from reliable sources. Customers are invited to use the Norwalk Library collection which consists of books, magazines, videos, and online databases related to health topics. We also provide individualized research services.
Please be aware, we do not provide medical advice, nor are the materials we provide a substitute for a professional medical opinion.
What Can We Do for You?
We can provide you with information on topics such as:
Medical conditions or diseases
Prescription medications
Surgical procedures
General physician and hospital information
Book and website recommendations for further reading
A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements:
A bright, colorful, and welcoming space for young children and their parents.
A collection of books, toys, videos, music, and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers
Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness, and parent education.
Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents.
Outreach to new and underserved populations.
The Parent-Child Workshop is a five-week workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists, and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents.
The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start.
Great! Thank you for sharing your photos with Catalina PhotoShare, a community history project of LA County Library.
Your photos will be reviewed and if they meet the criteria, they will be added to the Catalina PhotoShare online collection.
If you have any questions, please contact: digitalprojects@library.lacounty.gov
LA County Library Californiana Collection
Accessing the Collection
The Californiana Collection is in closed stacks at the Norwalk Library located at 12350 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.
About the Collection
The Californiana Collection consists of over 24,000 books and over 200 magazine and newspaper titles in paper and on microfilm as well as a collection of state documents including state and county budgets. The goal of this collection is to present a complete picture of the history, culture, environment and artistic expression of the people of California and to some extent, the western United States.
Collection Highlights
California Census Schedules from 1850 to 1910
Copies of The Alta California newspaper 1849-1891, as well as dozens of other 19th century newspapers from Gold Rush boomtowns, the Owens Valley and San Francisco
Official city and county histories from the 19th and 20th centuries
Materials on the Donner Party, California water projects, famous California crimes, Hollywood culture, biographies of Californians, pioneer narratives of the early days of California, and histories of the state written over the course of 150 years
