Central Library Exterior
- Address:
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630 W. 5th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90071
- Phone:
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213-228-7000
- Email:
- Contact form
- Librarian:
- Kren Malone, Director
Hours of Service
Mon:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Weds:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun:
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events at Central Library
Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Would you like to improve your reading, writing, or conversation skills? Adults can work with a tutor for 20 minutes. Walk-in tutoring is...
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Stories, songs, movement, and more for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their parents/caregivers. For more information, please...
Every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Practice your English by reading short stories and passages in a classroom setting. Improve your comprehension, pronunciation and...
Wednesdays at 12 noon
Take some time for your creative pursuits and chat with fellow art-makers in this virtual studio hour. Please bring whatever creative...
Every Wednesday from 1 - 2:20 p.m.
Speak English with confidence! Adults will use common words and expressions while working on pronunciation. This class focuses on informal...
Every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
This class will teach adult learners writing strategies using journal prompts and other materials. The class will also help adults improve...
Every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Use lyrics to learn English! In this class you will read and analyze lyrics to expand your vocabulary and improve your understanding of the...
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for this designing, interactive, Art experience! You will learn strategies and techniques for using chalk drawing to create your...
Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...
What We're Reading
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LAPL Reads: Recommendations | Book Lists | New Books | Catalog
Recent Blog Posts from LAPL Blog
December 10, 2025
By Julia G, Young Adult Librarian
The other day, I walked out to my garden to discover a strange sight: two of my California poppy seedlings had leaves that looked completely different.
They still looked roughly like the same plant... Continued
December 05, 2025
By Elizabeth Graney, Librarian
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen. But if you don't... Continued
December 04, 2025
By Daryl M., Librarian
Eric Heisserer is the Academy Award–nominated screenwriter of Arrival and the creator of the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. He lives in Los Angeles. His debut novel is Simultaneous and he recently... Continued
December 03, 2025
By Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles ofrece los libros más leídos y más esperados para niños. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!... Continued