Maywood César Chávez 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 Maywood César Chávez Library
About Maywood César Chávez Library
- Library Size: 3,362 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
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: 4
- Children's Computers: 2
- Express Computers: 8
- Early Learning Computers: 2
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Maywood César Chávez Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Maywood César Chávez Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The library was established in February 1921, in the Lincoln School (now Fishburn Avenue School) and was called Maywood Free Public Library. In 1924, the library moved to Pine Avenue and was open four days a week, from 2:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 8:00. It remained at that location until 1938, when it moved next to City Hall.
Early in 1948, unable to renew its lease, it seemed that the library would have to go into storage. The Chamber of Commerce and concerned citizens arranged for it to be moved to Pine Avenue in March 1948.
In 1961, the library moved to its current site next to the city hall; it was dedicated on October 20, 1961.
In September, 1993, the city council rededicated the library in honor of César Chávez, so the library is now the Maywood César Chávez Library.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 42 — Robert Garcia
- CA State Assembly District 62 — Anthony Rendon
- CA State Senate District 33 — Lena A Gonzalez
- LA County Supervisory District 4 — Janice Hahn
Local Links
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
Library Happenings September 2024
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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.
Library Happenings August 2024
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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.