Free Lunch at the Library
Well Fed, Well Read
This summer, kids and teens 18 and under can enjoy FREE lunch at participating LA County Library locations.
Meals are available on a first come, first served basis from June 17 – August 9 during the hours of 12 – 1 pm, either Mon – Fri or Tue – Fri, depending on the location (see schedule).
Please note that meals are for kids and teens only and must be eaten at the library during Lunch at the Library hours.
There are no restrictions on family income to receive a free lunch. Menus vary daily; please contact your local participating location for menu information.
Since 2015, LA County Library has been offering free, nutritious lunches during the summer months, helping to keep children nourished and ensure that they return to school in the fall energized and ready to learn.
We hope to see you this summer!
Special Thanks to Our Partners & Funders
Lunch at the Library is a partnership with LA County Department of Parks & Recreation.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Participating Libraries
JUNE 17 – AUGUST 9, 2024
Monday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm*
East Los Angeles Library
Lake Los Angeles Library
Quartz Hill Library
Rowland Heights Library
South Whittier Library
Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm*
Carson Library
Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Compton Library
El Monte Library
Gardena Mayme Dear Library
Huntington Park Library
La Puente Library**
Lancaster Library
Lawndale Library
Leland R. Weaver Library
Montebello Library
Norwalk Library***
San Fernando Library
San Gabriel Library
Temple City Library
* Lunch will not be available on June 19 or July 4 as all LA County Library Locations are closed for Juneteenth and Independence Day holidays.
** La Puente Library’s Lunch at the Library service will end on August 2.
*** Norwalk Library will not offer lunch on July 2 due to a city event.
No lunch at a library near you?
Download the CA Meals for Kids mobile app to find nearby Summer Meal Programs Sites.
Visit the LA County Department of Parks & Recreation to view locations for their Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program.
