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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of LA County from Tuesday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2026. LA County Library has activated 23 Cooling Centers. View hours and locations.
Join us as we celebrate African American & Black History Month by learning about the artist Jacob Lawrence! For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Jacob Lawrence is famous for his colorful, exciting artwork and his special style called dynamic cubism. After we learn about him, you’ll get to make your own artwork inspired by the way he painted. Get ready to be creative and have fun!
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.
Bell Gardens Library first opened in August, 1938 at 5656 Live Oak St. As the City of Bell Gardens grew and expanded, so did the library.
On September 22, 1958 the library moved to 7515 Eastern Ave. (a store front location).
The library moved to its current location, 7110 S. Garfield Avenue, on May 7th, 1970. On July 21, 2007 the library had a Grand Re-Opening ceremony to celebrate a 6-month major refurbishment project.