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Lawndale 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 Lawndale Library

About Lawndale Library

Our Collections

Our Collections

Online Collections — Available 24 hours

Special Collection

Our Services

Our Services

  • Photocopier
  • In-person and telephone research assistance
  • MetroTAP Cards
  • Veterans Resource Center

Children's Services

Our Computers

Our Computers

  • Public Computers: 12
  • Children's Computers: 6
  • Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
  • Express Computers: 8
  • Homework Center Computers: 6
  • Early Learning Computers: 2

Our Community

Friends of the Library

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

Friends of Lawndale Library provides the following services to support the library.

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library History

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 the community in a 3500 sq. ft. building next door.

The new building features a glass artwork, Subdivisions, by Anne Marie Karlsen.

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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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Library Happenings September 2024

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

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bookmark contest

Kick Off the School Year with Creativity: LA County Library’s 45th Annual Bookmark Contest Invites Young Artists to Shine

LA County Library announces the 45 annual Bookmark contest for grades K-12. Click to see the press release.

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Library Happenings

Library Happenings August 2024

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

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One Book One County Author Talk & Celebration

LA County Library Hosts Special Celebration for One Book, One County on July 27 with LA Public Library

LA County Library announces details of the One Book, One County Author Talk and Celebration to be held on July 27.

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