Wiseburn Library

• Building size: 5000 sq. ft.
• Children's area with Family Place
• Book Drop for returning items accessible 24 hours

nearby libraries

• Lawndale Library
• Manhattan Beach Library
• Hawthorne Library
• Lennox Library

getting here

• Los Angeles Metro:
  
  Metro Local Service Line 125
  Need more info? Try the Metro Trip Planner
• Medium parking lot available in front of the building.

• Non-English Language Collection(s):
  
  Spanish Books for Adults
  
• Other Special Collection(s):
  
  Large Print
  
• Children's Special Collection(s):
  
  Read and Play Storytime Kits
  Family Place Collection
  
• Online Collections - Available 24 hours:
  
  Online research
  Downloadable Audiobooks from EbscoHost
  Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from Overdrive
  Downloadable Music from Freegal
  

your local papers

• Daily Breeze
• Los Angeles Times
• The Beach Reporter

Find more magazines and newspapers.

• In person and telephone research assistance
• Photocopier

children's services

• Live Homework Help
• Homework Center
• Family Place
• Storytime Kits

teen services

• Live Homework Help
• LearningExpress Library (username = 13-digit library card number, password = create your own)

online services

• Email a Librarian
• Online Catalog
• Research Databases
• Downloadable Audiobooks, eBooks and Music

Wiseburn Library has:

• Public computers: 4
• Children's computers: 4
• Early literacy computers: 3
• Free Wi-fi

Computer policies for the County Library

friends of the library

Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries is a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events - join today to get involved!

Friends of the Hawthorne Libraries provides these service(s) to support the library:

• Friends of the Library DVD Rentals
• Friends of the Library Book Sale

library history

Initially, the Wiseburn Coordinating Council, formed in 1952, was instrumental in securing the services of the Los Angeles County Mobile Library for 2 years.

They later petitioned Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and County Librarian John Henderson for the establishment of a permanent Wiseburn Library in the Del Aire area. A small County Library facility (20' x 60') staffed with one librarian was opened on January 4, 1956 in a store front building, next door to a bar, at 11936 Aviation Blvd.

Despite its popularity, it was closed after several years and not replaced due to lack of suitable housing. Continued community efforts and the support of Supervisor Hahn, eventually resulted in an unprecedented tri-governmental agreement and the dedication of the present structure on February 12, 1966.

The Wiseburn School District currently owns the building, and leases it to the County of Los Angeles Public Library for use as a public library.

political representatives

• U.S. Congressional District 35: Maxine Waters
• California State Senate District 25: Rod Wright
• California State Assembly District 51: Steve Bradford
• County Supervisorial District 2: Mark Ridley-Thomas

local links

• California State University Dominguez Hills: This site offers class schedules, admission information, distance learning and other useful information about the California University System.
• Del Aire Neighborhood Association: Local neighborhood association that serves the northern part of the Wiseburn Library's service area. Provides information on local events and issues.
• Hawthorne Historical Society
• Hollyglen Homeowners Association: Homeowners association representing many of the area's residents.
• Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation (SCHAF): Non-Profit Organization with a focus on aviation development in Southern California.
• Wiseburn School District: Home page of the Wiseburn School District.
• Wiseburn Watch: This site provides information for the Wiseburn watch group and shares crime reports, safety tips and service provider referrals from Wiseburn residents.

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