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Locations & Hours

Thank you for visiting our Locations & Hours page. Below, please find information on our Main library and branch / partner locations.

Choose what service best suits your needs. You can reach us at AskNow (live chat), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 213-785-2513 (Main Library), 562-508-4882 (Long Beach Branch) or 424-201-0748 (Torrance Branch) for reference assistance and free e-delivery up to 25 pages. Or you can watch our free online classes or schedule a free telephonic Lawyers in the Library Consultation with a volunteer lawyer here. For an extensive list of useful links and resources about legal issues impacted by COVID-19, please click here.

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We hope you have a chance to visit our satellite locations across all parts of Los Angeles County, from Lancaster to Long Beach. At these locations you’ll find many of the same resources and services at the Main Library, but closer to your home or office. Resources and services may vary by location.

Many of these locations offer free public computers with access to legal research databases and staff available to assist you. Some locations are open on weekday evenings and Sundays.

Please click the name of any of the locations below to find out more!

We are excited to announce that our LA Law Library in-person visits resume at our public library partnerships in Pasadena (#4 on dropdown menu), Van Nuys (#6 on dropdown menu) and Santa Monica (#7 on dropdown menu)


1 - Main Library

LosAngelesMildred L. Lillie Building
301 West First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 785-2529

Hours:

Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.

Directions:

For directions, please click here.

 

2 - Compton Library – Temporarily on Hiatus

Compton

LA Law Library provides access to Westlaw, CEB OnLaw, Hein Online, Legal Information Reference Center, LegalTrac and Lexis Advance free of charge, in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library system, at the Compton Library.

Compton also has its own collection of law books which may be useful in legal research.

240 West Compton Boulevard
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 637-0202

HOURS

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - Monday: CLOSED

LA LAW LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS

LA Law Library staff visit on a recurring basis to offer assistance in finding information that will help answer legal questions, getting started on learning about the law or going to court. Inquire for available hours.

Directions:

For directions, please click here.

3 - Long Beach

LongBeach Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
3rd Floor, inside Family Court Services Department
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm
Closed court holidays

LIBRARIAN OFFICE HOURS

Hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Phone:

562-508-4882

Directions

For directions, please click here.

4 - Pasadena (Interim Service at Hastings Branch)

PASADENA

LA Law Library provides access to Westlaw, CEB OnLaw, Hein Online, Legal Information Reference Center, LegalTrac and Lexis Advance free of charge, in partnership with the Pasadena Public Library.

Pasadena also has its own collection of law books which may be useful in legal research.

Pasadena Public Library
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 744-7262

Pasadena

Hours:

Monday - Thursday:10:00 am -7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday:10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For more information, please visit the Pasadena Public Library

LA Law Library Office Hours

LA Law Library staff visit on Wednesdays 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm to offer assistance in finding information that will help answer legal questions, getting started on learning about the law or going to court.

Directions

For directions, please click here.

5 - Torrance

TorranceSouth Bay County Building
825 Maple Ave., Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503
424-201-0748

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm


For assistance locating the resources you need from this eBranch, contact an LA Law Library staff member in person during office hours or via live chat on this computer at any other time.


 

Parking:

Library users may park in the free public parking adjacent to the courthouse on Maple Avenue.

DIRECTIONS:

For directions, please click here.

6 - Van Nuys

VanNuysLos Angeles Public Library
6250 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-8453

Hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Los Angeles Public Library, Van Nuys branch

LA Law Library Office Hours

LA Law Library staff visit every other Friday from 1:30pm - 5:30pm to offer assistance in finding information that will help answer legal questions, getting started on learning about the law or going to court. Inquire for available hours.

Parking:

Library users may park in the parking lot directly behind the building. From Van Nuys Blvd, head East on Sylvan Street. Cross Sylmar Ave and turn right at the second driveway. Drive to the second lot in the back and park.

DIRECTIONS:

For directions, please click here.

7 - Santa Monica

santamonicaPL

Location:

Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600
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Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday & Sunday: CLOSED


For more information: visit the Santa Monica Public Library webpage

LA Law Library Office Hours:

LA Law Library staff visit on a monthly basis on the 4th Thursday of the month to offer assistance in finding information that will help answer legal questions, getting started on learning about the law or going to court.

Parking:

Parking: visitors may park in parking lot underneath the Library.

Directions:

For directions, please click here.


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