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.
Para ver este anuncio general en español, haga clic aquí.
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
Mildred 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
LA Law Library provides access to Westlaw, CEB OnLaw, Hein Online, Legal Information Reference Center, LegalTrac and Lexis+ 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 - Lancaster Regional Library – Temporarily on Hiatus
Location:
Lancaster Regional Library
601 West Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster, CA 93534
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.
Databases Available:
Lexis Advance, EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center (Nolo Press books), HeinOnline, LegalTrac
For more information, please visit:
Lancaster Regional Library
Directions:
For directions, please click here.
4 - Long Beach
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.
5 - Norwalk Courthouse - Temporarily Out of Service
Norwalk Courthouse houses an eBranch self-service kiosk for litigants, visitors and legal professionals to access LA Law Library subscriptions and other helpful tools so they can get a head start on researching legal issues, fill out their own court forms, or learn about court procedures.
Databases available:
Lexis Advance, WestlawNext, CEB OnLaw, EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center (Nolo Press books), HeinOnline, LegalTrac. Electronic copies of sample pleading paper also available.
Access is free. Users can email documents to themselves or download onto flash drive.
Location:
Southeast Superior Court Building
12720 Norwalk Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
Courthouse Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Closed court holidays
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.
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
Visitors may park in the City of Norwalk parking structure located on east corner of Civic Center Drive and Avenida Manual Salinas. Parking entrance on Avenida Manual Salinas. Parking rates subject to change.
DIRECTIONS:
For directions, please click here.
6 - 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+ 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
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.
7 - Pomona Courthouse - Temporarily Out of Service
Pomona Courthouse houses an eBranch self-service kiosk for litigants, visitors and legal professionals to access LA Law Library subscriptions and other helpful tools so they can get a head start on researching legal issues, fill out their own court forms, or learn about court procedures.
DATABASES AVAILABLE:
Lexis Advance, Thomson Reuters Westlaw, CEB OnLaw, EBSCO Legal Information Reference Center (Nolo Press books), HeinOnline, LegalTrac. Electronic copies of sample pleading paper also available.
Access is free. Users can email documents to themselves or download onto flash drive.
LA Law Library staff available to assist in real time via chat technology. Onsite staff will be available occasionally for one-on-one assistance.
LOCATION:
East District Superior Court Building
400 Civic Center Plaza, 1st Floor, Court Clerk's Office Lobby, 1st floor
Pomona, CA 91766
Courthouse Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Closed court holidays
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.
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 parking lot located across the street from the courthouse on the south side of 7th street. Some free on-street parking is also available.
Office hours are also offered at the Pomona Public Library, For information click on Pomona Public Library tab below.
Directions:
For directions, please click here.
Pomona Public Library
625 S Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
Office hours are also offered at the Pomona Courthouse. For information click on the Pomona Courthouse tab above.
8 - Torrance
South 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.
9 - Van Nuys
Los 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.
10 - Santa Monica
Location:
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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.
