Lawndale 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
Library Photos
Get to Know This Library
About Lawndale Library
About Lawndale Library
- Library Size: 17,360 sq ft
- Household Battery Recycling Site
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
- Space for Teens
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Meeting Rooms: Capacity 12 - 78
- Conference Room [12]
- Meeting Room [78]
- Meeting Room Policies
- Request a Meeting Room - Commercial Use
- Request a Meeting Room - Non-Commercial Use
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Study Rooms: Capacity 6
- Study Room [6]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Special Collection
Newspapers
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
- Veterans Resource Center
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Self-serve Homework Center
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 12
- Children's Computers: 6
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 6
- Early Learning Computers: 2
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Lawndale Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Lawndale Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
The first library in Lawndale – one of the earliest branches of the County of Los Angeles Public Library – opened December 26, 1913 at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Market St. (now Hawthorne Blvd. and 147th St.).
The current Lawndale Library opened to great fanfare March 18, 2009 after 52 years of serving the community in a 3500 sq. ft. building next door.
The new building features a glass artwork, Subdivisions, by Anne Marie Karlsen.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 43 — Maxine Waters
- CA State Assembly District 61 — Tina Simone McKinnor
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- LA County Supervisory District 2 — Holly J. Mitchell
Local Links
- City of Lawndale: General information on city services and programs.
- Lawndale Kids News: Newspaper published by 4th and 5th graders under the guidance of PressFriends.
- Centinela Valley Union High School District: School Distict information and links to school websites, including Lawndale High School, Leuzinger High School, and Lloyde High School.
- 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.
- Environmental Charter High School: School website for a free, public high school in Lawndale.
- Lawndale Elementary School District: School District information and links to school websites.
Staff Picks (All Ages)
A monthly list of noteworthy titles selected by our Collection Development Services team.
LA County Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Immersive Storytelling, Workshops, and Author Talks in November
LA County Library announces Native American Heritage Month events and activities.
Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series to Launch with Renowned Alpinist, Photographer, & Author Cory Richards
LA County Library announces Cory Richards as the first speaker in the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series starting on November 16, 2024
Celebrity Chef & Author Edward Lee Joins LA County Library for an Exclusive Conversation on Food, Culture, and Identity
LA County Library announces Trailblazer event with celebrity chef and author Edward Lee.
Empowering Teens: LA County Library Hosts Freedom to Read Watch Parties and AI Frontiers Student Summits on October 19 & 26
LA County Library announces Freedom to Read Student Watch Parties and AI Student Summits.