Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles

Name: Los Angeles Public Library
Address: 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, 90071-2002, United States
Telephone: +1 213-228-7000

#169 among attractions in Los Angeles

Library, Art gallery, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Los Angeles Public Library system serves the residents of the City of Los Angeles. The system holds more than six million volumes, and with around 19 million residents in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area, it serves the largest population of any public library system in the United States. The system is overseen by a Board of Library Commissioners with five members appointed by the mayor of Los Angeles in staggered terms. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1872 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'1"N, 118°15'18"W

Address

630 W 5th StCentral Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)Los Angeles 90071-2002 United States

Contact

+1 213-228-7000

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Day trips

Los Angeles Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Last Bookstore, Museum of Contemporary Art, FIGat7th.

0.5 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Postmodern architecture
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall stands as a modern marvel in the city's cultural landscape. This iconic music venue, with its striking architecture designed by Frank Gehry, has become an emblem of innovation and excellence in...
~1860 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, The Last Bookstore has become an iconic cultural haven for bibliophiles and a symbol of the enduring appeal of physical books in an increasingly digital age. Housed in the grandeur of a former bank building, this...
~1630 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles stands as a beacon of modern creativity and innovation in the heart of a city renowned for its cultural diversity and artistic vibrancy. Established in 1979, MOCA was the first museum in Los Angeles dedicated solely...
~1580 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
FIGat7th, Los Angeles
8 min walk • FIGat7th is an open-air shopping mall located in the Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles. It is nestled between two office skyscrapers, 777 Tower and Ernst & Young Plaza.
~1550 ftE
Bridge, Scenic railroads, Historical place
Angels Flight, Los Angeles
8 min walk • Angels Flight is a landmark and historic 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California.
~920 ftSE
Artsy park with summer concerts and events
Pershing Square, Los Angeles
5 min walk • Pershing Square is a small public park in Downtown Los Angeles, California, one square block in size, bounded by 5th Street to the north, 6th Street to the south, Hill Street to the east, and Olive Street to the west.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Million Dollar Theater, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Million Dollar Theatre at 307 S. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. It opened in 1917 with the premiere of William S. Hart's The Silent Man.
~1480 ftSE
Theater, Neo-renaissance architecture, Concerts and shows
Los Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Los Angeles Theatre is a 2,000-seat historic movie palace at 615 S. Broadway in the historic Broadway Theater District in Downtown Los Angeles.
~750 ftNW
Tower
City National Plaza, Los Angeles
4 min walk • City National Plaza is a twin tower skyscraper complex on South Flower Street in western Downtown Los Angeles, California, United States. It was originally named ARCO Plaza upon opening in 1972.
~1770 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles
9 min walk • The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, established in April 2004, acts a gallery for the display digital artworks in Los Angeles, California, United States. The founder and director of the gallery is Rex Bruce. The first LACDA venue was on Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, using space at RBC Studios.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
May Company Building, Los Angeles
12 min walk • The May Company Building on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles, a.k.a. Hamburgers/May Company Department Store and the May Department Store Building, later known as the California Broadway Trade Center, was the flagship store of the May Company California department store chain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Los Angeles Public Library open?

Los Angeles Public Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Los Angeles Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Financial District, Los Angeles (2 min walk), AT&T Switching Center, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Aon Center, Los Angeles (4 min walk), City National Plaza, Los Angeles (4 min walk).

How to get to Los Angeles Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Los Angeles Public Library:

Bus

Grand Avenue & 5th Street • Lines: J (2 min walk)
6th Street & Flower Street • Lines: J (4 min walk)

Light rail

7th Street/Metro Center • Lines: A, E (6 min walk)
Pico • Lines: A, E (24 min walk)

Metro

Pershing Square • Lines: B, D (6 min walk)
7th Street/Metro Center • Lines: B, D (7 min walk)