Phased Reopening for In-Person Service Begins April 19
LA County Library is pleased to announce it will reopen 30 of its 85 libraries for select in-person service beginning April 19. With Los Angeles County entering the orange tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, libraries have been cleared to safely reopen at 50% capacity, while also maintaining 6-feet of physical distance for customers. In preparation for reopening its doors to the public, LA County Library is working diligently to ensure safety protocols are met and appropriate preventative measures are in place.
LA County Library’s reopening is part of a phased reopening plan that prioritizes library openings based on geographic location, building availability, and the ability to accommodate physical distance guidelines and Public Health protocols. As part of its reopening, the Library has placed an emphasis on equity with special consideration for reopening libraries in underserved areas where residents prioritize in-person services.
The first phase of the Library’s reopening will begin on April 19. Participating libraries include:
Angelo M Iacoboni
Avalon
Claremont Helen Renwick
Clifton M. Brakensiek
Compton
Culver City Julian Dixon
Diamond Bar
Duarte
East Los Angeles
El Monte
Graham
Huntington Park
La Crescenta
Lancaster
Lawndale
Leland R. Weaver
Lennox
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Montebello
Quartz Hill
Rosemead
Rowland Heights
San Fernando
South Whittier
Stevenson Ranch
View Park Bebe Moore Campbell
West Covina
West Hollywood
Woodcrest
Additional libraries across the county will be added to the Library’s reopening plan. Outdoor programming for a limited number of participants will begin in early summer 2021 and will be available at select libraries. A schedule of upcoming events will be added to the library’s website and will be disseminated to Library newsletter subscribers. County residents are encouraged to visit LACountyLibrary.org for details regarding library hours, services, additional openings, safety protocols and scheduled events and programs.
Sidewalk Service and Bookdrops will remain available at participating libraries. LA County Library continues to offer enhanced digital offerings atLACountyLibrary.org, including a temporary digital library card to access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, online classes, and more. Library program videos are also available on LA County Library’s YouTube channel.
