All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Our Digital Library is open 24/7.
Come have fun, be creative and express yourself!
Drop in on Teen Thursday this fall for a new activity every month; from games, to crafts, to special events, and more. You can also learn how you can make a difference at your library and earn community service hours while you have fun. For ages 12 - 18.
Attendance is limited and advance registration is requested. To register, ask library staff or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | Games | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
Hawaiian Gardens Library was founded in 1974 with a bookmobile serving the community. The next site for the library was at 12134 Tilbury Street (the former city hall); it served the community from 1979 until December 1987.
On January 19, 1988, the library was relocated to a 2,000 square foot building in the Hawaiian Gardens Town Center. The official dedication was held on March 9, 1988.
In 1989, the facility was expanded to 4,000 square feet. An open house, with City and County dignitaries attending, was held on October 18, 1989.
The Hawaiian Gardens Library moved to a new 5,585 square foot building that is shared with the City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Safety Center at 11940 Carson Street in December 2008.
