Manhattan Beach Library

Building size: 12188 sq. ft.
Meeting Room: Capacity 50
Children's area
Teen Space
Study Room available
Book Drop for returning items accessible 24 hours

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getting here

Los Angeles Metro:

Metro Local Service Line 126
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Local Transit:

Beach Cities Transit Line 109
Large parking lot available behind the building.

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

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In person and telephone research assistance
Photocopier

children's services

teen services

online services

Manhattan Beach Library has:

Public computers: 6
Children's computers: 3
Free Wi-fi

Computer policies for the County Library

friends of the library

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

Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library provides these service(s) to support the library:

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

library history

Manhattan Beach Library was started as a subscription library in 1910 by the Neptunian Women's Club of Manhattan Beach which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The library became part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system in January 1915, making it one of the oldest continuing libraries in the county system. The library moved into its first location in a separate library building in 1957, and into its present building on November 1, 1975.

It currently serves a population of over 35,000, in a 3.87 square mile area stretching from the beach eastward.

In January 2009, the Manhattan Beach City Council appoved the Manhattan Beach Library Project. Since August 2011, a 2-story structure is planeed to replace the old building. Learn more and watch for futher developments.

political representatives

U.S. Congressional District 36: Janice Hahn
California State Senate District 28: Ted Lieu
California State Assembly District 53: Betsy Butler
County Supervisorial District 4: Don Knabe

local links

Beach Cities Health District: A public agency dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of all Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach California residents.
California State University Dominguez Hills: This site offers class schedules, admission information, distance learning and other useful information about the California University System.
City of Manhattan Beach: Information about the City of Manhattan Beach.
El Camino College: Information on admissions, class schedules, community education programs, campus events, employment opportunities and more for this local community college in the South Bay area.
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce information.
Manhattan Beach Historical Society: Dedicated to the preservation and and protection of the heritage of Manhattan Beach, the society provides historical information about the city.
Manhattan Beach Surf and Beach Report: The Watchthewater.org web site of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Coastal Monitoring Network provides links to all county beaches with surf reports, web cams, facilities, and parking information.
Manhattan Beach Unified School District: Information about the school district including school profiles.

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