News & Announcements
Read all about LA County Library’s most recent award!
Library Director Skye Patrick speaks with authors, politicians, and community organizers as part of LA County Library’s Trailblazers in Conversation virtual chat series.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with virtual programs, booklists, and other at-home activities.
In May, our Library Card for Youth in Foster Care comes with a free book! Plus, check out resources for current and potential foster families.
Learn about hip hop culture and its fascinating origins with books, videos, music and more.
We’re celebrating Día throughout the month of April and into May with virtual and in-person programs!
Spend this month exploring rhymes, free verses, haikus, sonnets, and everything in between with our poetry booklist, programs, and resources.
Join us in celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month with events and booklists that celebrate the rich history and culture of Arab Americans.
Celebrate Earth Day and Garden Month in April with tips and resources on how to be a better gardener and steward of the earth.
Learn about Armenian history, culture, food, influencers, inventors and more as we celebrate Armenian History Month.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with programs, videos, and resources for all ages.
Celebrate César Chávez Day with a special message from Supervisor Solis, booklists, documentaries, and more.
Tap into your artistic side with these virtual programs, videos, and book recommendations celebrating teen creativity.
We are open and accessible in-person and digitally for anyone in need of a quiet respite or a place to look up resources that may be helpful.
Celebrate Lunar New Year by learning to create a paper lantern, and get more information about the Year of the rabbit.
Our Library Director looks back at the celebrations and challenges this past year, and how thankful we are for our customers who continue to inspire us.
Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreate his iconic I have a Dream speech, share stories, and create your very own MLK-themed keepsakes.
Click to learn about United Against Hate Week and LA vs Hate with book recommendations and other resources.
Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with virtual programs, weekly book talks, booklists, and other at-home activities.
Library Director Skye Patrick invites the community to provide feedback on library services and programs at a series of virtual visioning sessions. Click for details.
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual programs, share your own immigration story, do a take home activity kit, and more.
LA County Library celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2022. Click to see our history decade by decade.
Many LA County Library branches have tools and equipment that you can borrow. Click to learn about our Tool Lending Library.
California State Parks Passes will soon be available at Los Angeles County Libraries. Learn about the program and see where the Parks Pass can be used.
Make your mental health a priority as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness in May.
Celebrate National Library Week with a collection of some of our most popular virtual offerings of the past year.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with books, recipes, and other resources.
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our hours of operation across several of our libraries beginning Monday, March 14, 2022.
As we approach the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, learn more about the Japanese American experience during World War II by viewing our list of books and documentary films.
Join us all month for virtual programs honoring the rich and diverse contributions of Black and African Americans.
Get creative with these DIY ideas using Library resources to show your loved ones how much you care.
Check out this list of resources to help you continue those New Year’s resolutions well past January.
Mix up your family get togethers this season with these unique and fun ideas.
Looking to try a new recipe for the holidays? Here are a few recipes from around the world to add to your menu!
Join us for a series of virtual programs on the most personal art form: the tattoo. Then share your tattoo story.
Learn about our Veterans Resource Centers and Brainfuse’s VetNow/JobNow resource.
We’re celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day with booklists for all ages.
Get to see your bookmark design at your local library by participating in our 42nd Annual Bookmark Contest, starting Sep 13!
Visit any of our libraries to sign up the whole family for library cards and see how we can empower you.
All past, present, and future overdue fines for materials will no longer be charged.
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with free concerts sponsored by the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Arts and Culture.
Discover more than 10,000 fun learning activities in reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music for kids ages 2 – 8+.
Whether you’re driving, flying, or globe-trotting from your couch, we’ve got ways to help you plan and stay safe during your summer travel adventures.
Shake things up with our activity kits and videos that’ll kick boredom to the curb.
Learn about the summer solstice and find a few ways to celebrate it this year.
Help manage re-entry anxiety and other pandemic-related stresses with these resources.
Explore natural wonders and environmental career paths with our new virtual programs and bags for tweens and teens!
We are excited to announce that we will start reopening designated libraries for select in-person service on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Celebrate Earth Day by learning of ways you can reduce waste.
Resources to help answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine development and process.
A statement on violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Recreate storytime at home with our Read Together kits, available at any Sidewalk Service location.
Learn about our work with the Creative Strategist Artist-in-Residence program to bring Kamishibai, a vintage Japanese form of street theater and storytelling, to the community.
Learn more about Valentine’s Day and find activities, movies, music, and books to help pamper yourself or celebrate with a special someone.
These library resources will help you better understand investing and the stock market.
Learn more about Inauguration Day and the new President and Vice President.
We are excited to announce the finalists from our 41st Annual Bookmark Contest
The holidays are here and we want to help you celebrate!
Congratulations to Joy Harjo for being recognized for a third term as the U.S. Poet Laureate! Learn more about Ms. Harjo’s life and works here.
We’re looking for your contributions to our newest digital collection.
Learn how to take action during United Against Hate Week.
Follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a chance to win a mug during #NationalGratitudeMonth!
Vote for your favorite books to go head-to-head in our Battle of the Books, and see who comes out on top as a teen favorite!
Join LA County Library Director Skye Patrick at Parks & Recreation’s 5th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference.
Did you know census data helps determine funding for library services? Complete yours to make sure your family gets the resources you need!
See how our staff have been stepping outside their regular library roles to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Though back-to-school will look different this year, we’ve got digital learning and educational tools to help your kids and students thrive.
Explore the history of race, civil unrest, and social justice with books, videos, and additional information for all ages.
Take the 2020 Census today. Every person counted makes a difference!
Beginning Monday, June 8, holds will be available for pick up at select libraries, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm.
The Lucky Day collection, a new feature on OverDrive, is now available for eBook readers
Our newest online service provides on-demand tutoring, career assistance, test prep, skill building, and more for all ages!
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment at your local library to learn about the history of women’s suffrage and how women won the vote.
Find new and fun ways to connect with your child through one of the many activities and resources we offer.
Sign up for one of the many Get Safe programs and learn how to identify, respond, and prevent bullying.
Learn how to open a business in LA County! We’ll show you how!
LA County Library hosts a monthly resource fair for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Donate to the LA County Library Foundation and help make a difference
Undesign the Redline exhibit is now on display at AC Bilbrew Library until the end of December 2019
LA County Library Volunteers, Friends, and Donors Make a World of Difference
Veterans Connect at LA County Library – As we give thanks to our veterans this November, our Veterans Resource Centers are here for them.
Join us on a journey to celebrate Star Wars Reads in the month of October with unique programming geared to fans new and old.
Sign up for Library Foundation News and find out how your support makes an impact.
Join us for fun, free live concerts! Enjoy a broad range of musical genres championing LA County diversity at many of our locations.
Make the most of your library this school year! Explore the countless resources we offer for students.
On June 29, adult grads of our Career Online High School program earned their high school diplomas. Learn how you can, too!
July 8 – 13, we’re celebrating #SummerLearningWeek with events promoting kids’ learning, safety, and health.
We’re excited to announce that Gale and Library Journal have named us Library of the Year 2019, a national honor!
Winners of our 2018 Bookmark Contest have been selected, and their bookmarks will be available in libraries this spring!
In honor of National Library Week (April 7 – 13), we’re featuring library supporters Dennis and Sharon Poteet. This Whittier couple is on a mission to visit all LA County Library locations!
Learn about this joyful Islamic month through stories and crafts.
We’re an IMLS National Medal Finalist – Help Us Celebrate on Facebook & Twitter!
March is Teen Tech Month! Stop by an event at one of our libraries to learn, make, and more!
Connect with your child and encourage school readiness with quick videos through our new service, ReadyRosie.
We love teens! Whether they’re volunteering or enjoying library programs, every teen is accepted here.
Library Director Skye Patrick recognized with national award
New series teaches school readiness to young learners
Inspiring Young Boys to Read in South Los Angeles
Make the most of your library experience with the new LA County Library app
Kerry Fenster will be performing songs from his album Songs About Us – a fun and entertaining collection of lively tunes that teach children how to care for themselves and social skills to care for others at 10 LA County Library locations.
With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines!
You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content.
Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books.
You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read.
Click on the library to view list of genres available.
A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements:
The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start.
Citizenship-in-a-Bag contains:
Checkout or place a hold on a Citizenship-in-a-Bag toolkit.
