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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16. While all LA County Libraries offer a break from the heat during normal hours, many locations have been activated as Cooling Centers with extended hours.
The Friends of the Library are a volunteer group that share a passion for reading, a love for their community, and a strong appreciation of libraries. Find deals on books for all ages and learn about the Friends of the Library. For Adults
¡Vea todas las joyas ocultas en la venta de libros usados de Friends of the Library! Los Friends of the Library son un grupo de voluntarios que comparten la pasión por la lectura, el amor por su comunidad y un gran aprecio por las bibliotecas. Encuentre ofertas en libros para todas las edades e infórmese sobre los Friends of the Library.
Para adultos
AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Books, Poetry, & Writing |
TAGS: | National Library Week |
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.