Back on October 3, 1993, Angelenos celebrated the re-opening of the cherished downtown Central Library, which had been closed for seven long years after an arsonist's fire destroyed more than one third of its books. The re-opening was a great source of pride because architects were able to add a beautiful new wing to the library without sacrificing its original wing. Remarkably, the historical Rotunda and paintings survived the fire. Since the re-opening, the library is once again a citadel of study and research, as well as an important contributor to the cultural life of the city. Prominent authors regularly appear at literary events open to the public, and there are numerous activities aimed at children.
The William H. Hannon Library is a state-of-the-art library that supports the teaching, learning, and research needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Loyola Marymount University. The library is open to the public (access after 10 p.m. requires an LMU ID), and all are invited to use our rich collections and resources while visiting us.
Established in 1923, the East Los Angeles Library is a nearly 26,000-square-foot building that stocks a collection of books and reference materials. The library s facilities include a homework center, study areas, and computer and study rooms. It maintains a meeting room that can accommodate approximately 150 people and is available on a rental basis. The library reflects Mayan designs and themes. It features materials in Spanish and English. The library has more than 139,000 books and over 120 current magazines and newspaper subscriptions. It also stocks audio cassettes and compact discs. The library maintains microform, telephone directories and pamphlets. In addition, the East Los Angeles Library offers online library catalogs and electronic database indexes. It is a part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library.
