Access to all library services will be unavailable on Thursday, May 7, 2026, starting at 11 pm due to server maintenance. Services are expected to resume in the early morning hours of Friday, May 8.
Join us for our special event, Summer Nights, where kids can step inside our giant inflatable planetarium and travel through space as we watch a kid friendly space video projected all around us. For ages 6 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Children and families can also make s'mores, create a tote bag inspired by our National Parks, and craft spooky campfire stories to tell all summer! You don't want to miss this! All materials supplied on a first come, first serve basis. Please be aware that refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.
Ages 6-12 with a parent or caregiver.
Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Lomita Library.
The Los Angeles County Free Library was a little over a year old when the Lomita community applied for service. A branch was established in a local clubhouse in June 1914 with 232 books which were mostly donated, 14 registered card holders, and a volunteer custodian in charge of the library.
By 1918 its original quarters were outgrown, and a storefront room was rented in the Smith building at Lomita Boulevard and Narbonne Avenue. This was the library's home for the next ten years.
In 1928 the library was moved to a 1,000 square foot building that remained in service for thirty two years.
In 1960 the library was moved to larger quarters which was formerly the Pioneer Press building.
On April 10, 1976, the Lomita Library was dedicated as part of the new city civic center and became permanently established in the community.
