All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, March 31 in honor of César Chávez Day. Our Digital Library is open 24/7.
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be viewable from the Los Angeles area. Join us to learn about eclipses and participate in two activity stations. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be given to attendees to safely view the eclipse.
AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Art Activity |
The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.
In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960's, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.
In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.
