History
The La Cañada Flintridge Library was established in May 1913
and was originally housed in the rear of a general store. It was the
second branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library system. The
library was moved in 1915 to the La Cañada Elementary School
where it remained through 1934. At that time, the library relocated
again to a Foothill Boulevard store location where it stayed until
June 1947. A La Cañada Elementary School shop building provided
temporary quarters until a library was built and opened on February
22, 1951. The library's current building was opened on June 16, 1971.
Collection
The collection includes approximately 122,097 books; 177 magazine
and newspaper subscriptions; 8,823 audio recordings; and 5,876
videocassettes. The library also has collections of telephone
directories, local history materials, pamphlets, and microforms.
The Friends of the Library sponsor a rental collection including
books, videocassettes and DVDs.
Services
The library has available On-line Public Access Catalogs; public
access Internet; black and white copier; and two microfilm reader/printers. Children's programs are
provided throughout the year.
Facilities
The library interior has 16,791 square feet of space. It has a
meeting room with a capacity of 118 and a separate large children's
area. The exterior is nicely landscaped and has a large area for parking.
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