LA County Library Administrative Office

Welcome to the LA County Library Administrative Office, your gateway to a world of knowledge, culture, and community support, located at 7400 Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242. Our library system offers a vast array of resources and services designed to enrich lives, promote literacy, and foster lifelong learning.

Emergency Cooling Sites: Stay cool and safe during extreme heat. Our cooling sites will be open on August 14 and 15 from 11 am to 6 pm at Claremont Helen Renwick Library, La Puente Library, Lancaster Library, and Quartz Hill Library. For more information, please visit Ready LA County’s Extreme Heat website.

Digital Resources: Discover endless possibilities with our digital offerings. With Libby by OverDrive, access thousands of free eBooks and audiobooks. Enjoy up to 15 items with automatic expiration at the end of the lending period. Hoopla Digital allows you to borrow up to 8 audiobooks and stream films, TV shows, and full albums each month, all of which expire automatically. Explore the world of indie eBooks and unique content with no holds or checkout limits. Enjoy music streaming with Freegal, offering ad-free access to over 11 million songs.

Technology Access: Check out a Kindle Paperwhite pre-loaded with expert-selected books at participating libraries. Borrow laptops for in-library use with your LA County Library card. Please adhere to our policies to ensure a seamless experience.

Educational Support: Our Consumer Health Information Program and 48 Homework Centers provide valuable resources and support for students and health-conscious patrons. Online Homework Help is available for further assistance.

Family Place Libraries: We offer early childhood information, parent education, and family support, recognizing the critical role of early learning and community involvement in child development.

Special Collections: Explore the Californiana Collection at Norwalk Library, featuring over 24,000 books and state documents that capture the rich history and culture of California and the western United States.

Community Engagement: Participate in Catalina PhotoShare, our community history project, by sharing your photos to contribute to our collective memory.

With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream a wide range of digital content, free of overdue fines. Join us in our mission to inspire, educate, and connect communities. Visit us today and discover how we can support your journey of learning and discovery.