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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.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating an embossed Milagro Heart. For Adults - Ages 18+
These decorative hearts are made of metal and serve as offerings in Latin American Catholic traditions. They are gifted or displayed as expressions of gratitude, healing, love and hope.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |
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.