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Browse the departments below to find services, support, and opportunities designed for you and your family. AGING & DISABILITIES Serves older adults, dependent adults, and people with disabilities by coordinating long-term services, protection from abuse, and community supports. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER / WEIGHTS & MEASURES Enforces measurement accuracy, inspects scales and meters, regulates pesticides, and protects consumers and the environment. ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER Alternate Public Defender attorneys represent persons charged with a crime who cannot afford to hire a private attorney and where the Public Defender has a conflict of interest. ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Oversees animal shelters, enforces animal welfare laws, and works to protect stray and abandoned animals in LA County. ARTS & CULTURE Promotes arts, culture, and creative expression across the county through funding, public programs, and partnerships. ASSESSOR Values real property for taxation and maintains property assessment data for Los Angeles County. AUDITOR – CONTROLLER Values real property for taxation and maintains property assessment data for Los Angeles County. BEACHES & HARBORS Maintains county beaches, marinas, and coastal facilities and regulates public access to shoreline areas. CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES Assists custodial parents in obtaining and enforcing child support from noncustodial parents. CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Constantly striving to keep children safe and families resilient with assistance from the community, and identifying loving, temporary homes for youth during times of need. CONSUMER & BUSINESS AFFAIRS Protects consumers and businesses through enforcement of consumer laws, mediation, and public education. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes on behalf of the people of Los Angeles County. 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MUSEUM OF ART Manages the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, curating art exhibits and educational programming. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Operates the Natural History Museum of LA County, showcasing natural science collections and research. PARKS & RECREATION Manages parks, recreational facilities, and community programs throughout LA County. PROBATION Supervises individuals on probation, supports rehabilitation, and oversees juvenile services. PUBLIC DEFENDER Provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford private attorneys in criminal cases. PUBLIC HEALTH Focuses on preventing disease and promoting health via community health programs, epidemiology, and health education. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES Offers social services such as welfare benefits, job training, and support for low-income families. PUBLIC WORKS Builds and maintains infrastructure like roads, bridges, and flood control systems for the county. 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Please be aware, we do not provide medical advice Tool Lending Library – LA County Library Skip to main content MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE ☰ MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE GET A LIBRARY CARD LOCATIONS BORROW & STREAM BOOKS & MATERIALS Search Catalog Booklists Special Collections Recommend A Title Customized Recommendations Books by Mail DIGITAL LIBRARY eBooks & Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines MORE TO BORROW CA State Parks Passes Hotspot Loans Tools & Musical Instruments Museum Passes Board Games Seeds HELP Getting Started Using the Online Catalog Borrowing Materials Download the Library Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions EVENTS Events Calendar Virtual Programs Virtual Author Talks YouTube Channel RESEARCH & LEARN RESEARCH Databases Special Collections Digital Collections Biblioboard Community Collections Local History Transcribe Letters Federal Government Documents LEARN Online Learning Earn Your High School Diploma Reading & Writing for Spanish Speakers Learn Basic Tech EXPLORE EXPLORE BY INTEREST Cultural Resource Centers Business & Career Citizenship & Immigration Faith, Culture, and Community LBGTQ+ Pride Parenting Tax Information Veterans Writers EXPLORE BY AGE Early Learners Kids Teens Students Emerging Adults Adults Older Adults FIND SERVICES CONNECT TO TECH Printing & Copies Public Computers Wi-Fi MOBILE FLEET Bookmobiles MākMō COMMUNITY Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Health & Wellness Legal Resources Books for Jails Little Libraries Metro Tap Cards My Brother's Keeper Peer Advocates EV Charging Locations LA County Departments Tool Lending Library Borrow tools for free! We now offer tool lending to customers at 6 of our libraries: Compton , Lancaster , Malibu , Norwalk , Rosemead , and San Fernando . Our tool lending program provides the community opportunities to check out tools and maker items at no cost. The inventory includes hammers, wrenches, electrical cords, cookware, sewing machines, gardening tools, power tools, and much more. Musical Instruments Now Available to Borrow! Ready to unleash your creativity, learn a new skill, or just jam out? LA County Library makes it easy! Our new musical instrument collection is now available for checkout, offering you the chance to explore the world of music without the upfront cost. Instruments available for borrowing include: Acoustic Guitars : Perfect for strumming your favorite tunes or learning those first chords. Keyboards : Explore melodies, harmonies, and different sounds with our versatile keyboards. Electronic Drum Kits : Practice your beats quietly with headphones or plug into an amp for a fuller sound. Each instrument can be checked out for 3 weeks, giving you plenty of time to practice and enjoy. Visit the Tool Lending Library nearest to you or check our online catalog to see what’s available and start your musical journey today! Tool Catalog Due to space availability, not all libraries have the same set of tools. Please review the catalog to determine if the tool is in the library collection and call in advance of visiting. Each library has a printed catalog to browse in the library. POWER TOOLS Cordless drill driver Drill & screwdriver bit set Orbital sander Belt sander Power washer HAND TOOLS Claw hammer Ball pein hammer Dead blow hammer Rubber mallet Awl Nail puller Nail set / punches Pocket screwdriver Screwdriver set Precision screwdriver set Screw extractor set Drill bit set Socket set Adjustable wrench Monkey wrench Wood chisel set Staple gun Plier set 1 Plier set 2 Bolt cutter, 24 in. Bolt cutter, 14 in. Cable cutter Plier (tongue & groove) – 12 in. Pliers (tongue & groove) – 9.5 in. and 6.5 in. Hex key set Magnet, retrieving Light bulb changer kit MEASURING AND LAYOUT Stud finder / Stud sensor Tape measure Laser level 48 in. level 24 in. level T-Square Square – combination Square – rafter Square – universal square Contour marking gauge Caliper, digital CLAMPS AND JIGS Trigger clamp Bar clamp C-clamp 3-way edging clamp Spring clamp Locking pliers, Vise grip Hand screw clamp Assembly square Angle clamp Pocket hole jig TECHNOLOGY DVD Player MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Acoustic Guitars Keyboards Electronic Drum Kits ELECTRICAL Extension cord – 25 feet Extension cord – 50 feet Extension cord – 100 feet Work light, LED Circuit breaker finder Multimeter Voltage detector Armored cable cutter Wire stripper / cutter Cable / wire tacker GARDENING AND DIGGING Pruning shears Trowel Bulb planter Garden hoe Seed spreader Shovel Fruit picker Tamper BIKE REPAIR Bike repair kit Bike pump Bike repair stand SEWING AND CLOTHING REPAIR Sewing machine Sewing machine presser feet Seam ripper set Tape measure Fabric scissors Thread snips Cutting mat Buttonhole cutter Turner and pressing tool Tailors clapper Pressing ham Garment steamer Mending Kit COOKING AND BAKING 6 in. round cake pan 8 in. round cake pan 9 in. round cake pan 8 in. square cake pan 9 in. x 13 in. cake pan Heart shaped cake pan, 10 in. 10 in. springform cake pan Muffin tin Bundt cake pan Cookie cutters Hand mixer CRAFTING AND CREATING Hot glue gun Engraving tool Cricut Explore Air 2 Cricut basic tool set Jewelry making tool kit AUTO REPAIR Auto engine code reader Oil filter wrench Wrench set Ratchet and socket set Pry bar set Portable work light LA County Library cardholders over the age of 18 are eligible to borrow tools from the Tool Lending Library. Loan period for tools is seven (7) days and 21 days for musical instruments. No more than six (6) tools can be checked out at one time, with a maximum of two (2) from the following list: drill driver, sanders, pressure washer, sewing machine, Cricut machine, musical instruments. Tools will not be sent to other libraries for pick up, and must be returned in-person to owning library. View the complete Tool Lending Library Borrower Agreement here . What libraries have a Tool Lending Library? LA County Library has a Tool Lending Library at the following library locations: Compton Library, Lancaster Library, Malibu library, Norwalk Library, Rosemead Library, and San Fernando Library. Do you accept donations of tools? Thank you for thinking of the library, but we are not accepting any donations of tools at this time. How long can I borrow the tool? Tools can be checked out for 7 days. Musical Instruments can be checked out for 21 days. Tools and musical instruments cannot be renewed. Can a tool be sent to my closest library for pick up? No. Tools must be borrowed and returned to owning Tool Lending Library location and cannot be sent to other library locations. Do the six Tool Lending Library sites have the same tools? No, due to space availability, not all libraries have the same set of tools. Please review the catalog to determine if the tool is in the library collection and call in advance of visiting. Each library has a printed catalog to browse in the library. What are the requirements for borrowing tools? • Adult cardholder (18+ age) in good standing. • Borrowers must sign the Liability Waiver and Indemnification Form. • Only the person borrowing the tool shall use the tool. How many tools can be checked out at a time? Six (6) tools can be checked out at one time, with a maximum of two (2) from the following list: drill driver, sanders, pressure washer, sewing machine, Cricut machine, musical instruments. How do I return my tools? Tools must be returned in-person to the lending library. Return the tools to a staff member. Do not return in the book drop. Will staff show me how to use the tools? The borrower acknowledges that they are capable of using the tool in a safe and proper manner. Library will include any instruction manuals. Library staff are unable to provide assistance with using the tools beyond the provided manufacturer’s instructions. Who provides the supplies needed to use the tools? Wi-Fi Access – LA County Library Skip to main content MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE ☰ MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE GET A LIBRARY CARD LOCATIONS BORROW & STREAM BOOKS & MATERIALS Search Catalog Booklists Special Collections Recommend A Title Customized Recommendations Books by Mail DIGITAL LIBRARY eBooks & Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines MORE TO BORROW CA State Parks Passes Hotspot Loans Tools & Musical Instruments Museum Passes Board Games Seeds HELP Getting Started Using the Online Catalog Borrowing Materials Download the Library Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions EVENTS Events Calendar Virtual Programs Virtual Author Talks YouTube Channel RESEARCH & LEARN RESEARCH Databases Special Collections Digital Collections Biblioboard Community Collections Local History Transcribe Letters Federal Government Documents LEARN Online Learning Earn Your High School Diploma Reading & Writing for Spanish Speakers Learn Basic Tech EXPLORE EXPLORE BY INTEREST Cultural Resource Centers Business & Career Citizenship & Immigration Faith, Culture, and Community LBGTQ+ Pride Parenting Tax Information Veterans Writers EXPLORE BY AGE Early Learners Kids Teens Students Emerging Adults Adults Older Adults FIND SERVICES CONNECT TO TECH Printing & Copies Public Computers Wi-Fi MOBILE FLEET Bookmobiles MākMō COMMUNITY Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Health & Wellness Legal Resources Books for Jails Little Libraries Metro Tap Cards My Brother's Keeper Peer Advocates EV Charging Locations LA County Departments Free Wi-Fi Unlimited Access We are committed to providing opportunities for our communities to connect and are excited to offer unlimited free Wi-Fi access at all of our libraries and parking lots. Wi-Fi access is filtered for all users by order of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Filtering cannot be removed. Customers are welcome to use available electrical outlets as long as no library equipment is unplugged and it does not create an unsafe condition. Getting connected is simple, inside or outside Visit a LA County Library location . Bring a Wi-Fi enabled device. Connect to CountyLibraryWiFi. Read and accept the Wi-Fi Policy . Close and reopen your browser. Having trouble logging into Wi-Fi? Try these tips: Close and reopen your browser. Make sure that your device is assigned an IP address from the Access Point (release any old IP addresses if necessary). Disable any proxy IP addresses (found in your browser connection settings). Library staff can confirm that the wireless network is functioning properly and give basic assistance. Staff cannot assist in setting up personal laptops or devices to work with Wi-Fi. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a library card to access free Wi-Fi at the libraries? You do not need to have a library card to connect to our Wi-Fi. If you would like to sign-up for a library card, please visit any of our LA County Library locations. Do I need a car to use Wi-Fi at the participating libraries? You do not need a car to use the Wi-Fi outside the participating libraries. If you do not have a car, find a place to sit within 25 feet of the library. Is Wi-Fi access filtered? Yes, Wi-Fi access is filtered for all users by order of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Filtering cannot be removed. What do I do if I cannot connect? Library staff can confirm that the wireless network is functioning properly and give basic assistance. Call the library location you are parked at for assistance. Staff cannot assist in setting up personal laptops or devices to work with Wi-Fi. Park & Connect Free Outdoor Wi-Fi funded by: County of Los Angeles Do You Need Help? 211 LA County Public Alerts Cooling Centers SITE INFO Accessibility Language Access Support Disclaimer Privacy Policy All Library Policies ABOUT US About the Library Library Holidays Strategic Plan Career Opportunities Public Records Library Commission Solicitations Statistics Land Acknowledgment Civic Resources CONTACT US Email - Ask a Librarian Text/Chat (M-F 12 pm - 6 pm) Recommend a Title for Our Collection Film at a Library Performer and Presenter Application Press Room Support Us Volunteer Join a Friends Group Donate CONTACT US LACOUNTY.GOV Search × Library Card Number: PIN: Downloads and Streaming Digital Media With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines! You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content. CLOSE Kindle Paperwhite eReader Welcome to a New Way to Read... Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books. You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read. Three week checkout Renew up to 3 times, as long as no one else is waiting Must be 18 or older (or under 18 with parent permission) eBooks cannot be added to this device by user How do I get one? Visit a participating library to check out or place a hold on a Kindle Paperwhite. Kindles are not sent to other libraries for pick up. Note: Selection of genres varies per library. Click on a library below to see the list of genres. Library Locations with eReaders Click on the library to view list of genres available. CLOSE Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and online services to support your homework needs. Check with your local library ! CLOSE Family Place What is Family Place? A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements: A bright, colorful, and welcoming space for young children and their parents. A collection of books, toys, videos, music, and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness, and parent education. Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents. Outreach to new and underserved populations. The Parent-Child Workshop is a five-week workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists, and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents. The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start. CLOSE CLOSE Great! Thank you for sharing your photos with Catalina PhotoShare, a community history project of LA County Library. Your photos will be reviewed and if they meet the criteria, they will be added to the Catalina PhotoShare online collection. If you have any questions, please contact:
[email protected] CLOSE Terms of Service and Laptop Library Locations Laptops in this kiosk can be checked out by customers with a LA County Library card in good standing. The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out. If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop. When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only. If you remove the laptop from the library, you may held criminally responsible for theft of the laptop and/or be charged the full replaceme Public Computers – LA County Library Skip to main content MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE ☰ MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE GET A LIBRARY CARD LOCATIONS BORROW & STREAM BOOKS & MATERIALS Search Catalog Booklists Special Collections Recommend A Title Customized Recommendations Books by Mail DIGITAL LIBRARY eBooks & Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines MORE TO BORROW CA State Parks Passes Hotspot Loans Tools & Musical Instruments Museum Passes Board Games Seeds HELP Getting Started Using the Online Catalog Borrowing Materials Download the Library Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions EVENTS Events Calendar Virtual Programs Virtual Author Talks YouTube Channel RESEARCH & LEARN RESEARCH Databases Special Collections Digital Collections Biblioboard Community Collections Local History Transcribe Letters Federal Government Documents LEARN Online Learning Earn Your High School Diploma Reading & Writing for Spanish Speakers Learn Basic Tech EXPLORE EXPLORE BY INTEREST Cultural Resource Centers Business & Career Citizenship & Immigration Faith, Culture, and Community LBGTQ+ Pride Parenting Tax Information Veterans Writers EXPLORE BY AGE Early Learners Kids Teens Students Emerging Adults Adults Older Adults FIND SERVICES CONNECT TO TECH Printing & Copies Public Computers Wi-Fi MOBILE FLEET Bookmobiles MākMō COMMUNITY Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Health & Wellness Legal Resources Books for Jails Little Libraries Metro Tap Cards My Brother's Keeper Peer Advocates EV Charging Locations LA County Departments Public Computers All 85 libraries have public computers available for customers in good standing to use. To use a public computer, customers need a library card and PIN. If you do not have a PIN or have forgotten it, you can request a PIN online or by calling a LA County Library location . Customers who are ineligible for a library card can request a card for computer use only. Computer time is limited to 2 hours per day, per customer. Computers are assigned on a first-available basis. Reservations cannot be made. Children/Teen Computer Access Children under 18 can use the public computers but must have their parent or guardian’s permission to access the internet. Parents/guardians must return a completed Internet Access Permission Form – English / Spanish version or English / Chinese version – in person, to a LA County Library location. On the form, parents/guardians set the level of filtering for their child’s Internet access. See LA County Library’s complete computer use polices . Computer Programs Programs available on public computers include: Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Firefox Word 2016 Excel 2016 PowerPoint 2016 Access 2016 Publisher 2016 Adobe Reader VLC Media Player Picture Viewer Public computers have USB ports for saving your work. USB devices that use an auto-run encryption/password launcher do not work on the public computers. At this time, you cannot write to the CD-ROM drive, if it uses one of the programs listed above. Computer Classes Many libraries offer computer classes, which you can find by searching the Event Calendar . You can also access computer classes through our Online Learning portal. County of Los Angeles Do You Need Help? 211 LA County Public Alerts Cooling Centers SITE INFO Accessibility Language Access Support Disclaimer Privacy Policy All Library Policies ABOUT US About the Library Library Holidays Strategic Plan Career Opportunities Public Records Library Commission Solicitations Statistics Land Acknowledgment Civic Resources CONTACT US Email - Ask a Librarian Text/Chat (M-F 12 pm - 6 pm) Recommend a Title for Our Collection Film at a Library Performer and Presenter Application Press Room Support Us Volunteer Join a Friends Group Donate CONTACT US LACOUNTY.GOV Search × Library Card Number: PIN: Downloads and Streaming Digital Media With your LA County Library card, you can download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and movies on your computer, tablet, or phone. It's free and you'll never have to worry about overdue fines! You'll need a library card in good standing and a PIN to access most downloadable & streaming content. CLOSE Kindle Paperwhite eReader Welcome to a New Way to Read... Have you walked into a library and wished you could check out more books than you could possibly carry? Check out a Kindle Paperwhite at participating libraries with a collection of titles that you are sure to enjoy. Each Kindle has been loaded with expert-selected books. You don’t need internet access - all the books are pre-loaded onto the Kindle so you are ready to read. Three week checkout Renew up to 3 times, as long as no one else is waiting Must be 18 or older (or under 18 with parent permission) eBooks cannot be added to this device by user How do I get one? Visit a participating library to check out or place a hold on a Kindle Paperwhite. Kindles are not sent to other libraries for pick up. Note: Selection of genres varies per library. Click on a library below to see the list of genres. Library Locations with eReaders Click on the library to view list of genres available. CLOSE Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and online services to support your homework needs. Check with your local library ! CLOSE Family Place What is Family Place? A Family Place Library is a center for early childhood information, parent education, emergent literacy, socialization, and family support. Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parent involvement, and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development. Each Family Place Library features the following core elements: A bright, colorful, and welcoming space for young children and their parents. A collection of books, toys, videos, music, and other materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers Access to resources that emphasize emergent literacy, reading readiness, and parent education. Developmentally appropriate programming, such as baby and toddler storytimes for younger children and their parents. Outreach to new and underserved populations. The Parent-Child Workshop is a five-week workshop featuring local professionals, such as nutritionists, speech and language therapists, and child development experts, who serve as resources for parents. The first three years of a child's life lay the foundation for learning. Get the tools and resources you need to give your child the best possible start. CLOSE CLOSE Great! Thank you for sharing your photos with Catalina PhotoShare, a community history project of LA County Library. Your photos will be reviewed and if they meet the criteria, they will be added to the Catalina PhotoShare online collection. If you have any questions, please contact:
[email protected] CLOSE Terms of Service and Laptop Library Locations Laptops in this kiosk can be checked out by customers with a LA County Library card in good standing. The laptop is due back in the kiosk before the library closes on the same day it is checked out. If you do not return the laptop to the kiosk on the same day you check it out, your library account will be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop. When you check out a laptop from this kiosk, you agree to use it within the library only. If you remove the laptop from the library, you may held criminally responsible for theft of the laptop and/or be charged the full replacement cost of the laptop. You are responsible for the laptop and you agree that you will reimburse the LA County Library for any damages if the laptop is damaged, lost or stolen while checked out to you. If you check out a laptop and it is damaged, you will give it to library staff immediately. You must save to a removable storage device (such as a USB drive) since your work will not be saved to the laptop be Land Acknowledgment – LA County Library Skip to main content MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE ☰ MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE GET A LIBRARY CARD LOCATIONS BORROW & STREAM BOOKS & MATERIALS Search Catalog Booklists Special Collections Recommend A Title Customized Recommendations Books by Mail DIGITAL LIBRARY eBooks & Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines MORE TO BORROW CA State Parks Passes Hotspot Loans Tools & Musical Instruments Museum Passes Board Games Seeds HELP Getting Started Using the Online Catalog Borrowing Materials Download the Library Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions EVENTS Events Calendar Virtual Programs Virtual Author Talks YouTube Channel RESEARCH & LEARN RESEARCH Databases Special Collections Digital Collections Biblioboard Community Collections Local History Transcribe Letters Federal Government Documents LEARN Online Learning Earn Your High School Diploma Reading & Writing for Spanish Speakers Learn Basic Tech EXPLORE EXPLORE BY INTEREST Cultural Resource Centers Business & Career Citizenship & Immigration Faith, Culture, and Community LBGTQ+ Pride Parenting Tax Information Veterans Writers EXPLORE BY AGE Early Learners Kids Teens Students Emerging Adults Adults Older Adults FIND SERVICES CONNECT TO TECH Printing & Copies Public Computers Wi-Fi MOBILE FLEET Bookmobiles MākMō COMMUNITY Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Health & Wellness Legal Resources Books for Jails Little Libraries Metro Tap Cards My Brother's Keeper Peer Advocates EV Charging Locations LA County Departments Land Acknowledgment Land Acknowledgments have been integrated into the opening of public events by organizations and institutions worldwide to acknowledge the First Peoples of those regions. In July 2024, LA County Library began presenting a Land Acknowledgment at all public programs. Developed over many months of collaboration with leaders from local Tribes, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to adopt a Land Acknowledgment for the County of Los Angeles on November 1, 2022. Land Acknowledgment The County of Los Angeles recognizes that we occupy land originally and still inhabited and cared for by the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples. We honor and pay respect to their elders and descendants — past, present, and emerging — as they continue their stewardship of these lands and waters. We acknowledge that settler colonization resulted in land seizure, disease, subjugation, slavery, relocation, broken promises, genocide, and multigenerational trauma. This acknowledgment demonstrates our responsibility and commitment to truth, healing, and reconciliation and to elevating the stories, culture, and community of the original inhabitants of Los Angeles County. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live and work on these ancestral lands. We are dedicated to growing and sustaining relationships with Native peoples and local tribal governments, including (in no particular order) the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation San Fernando Band of Mission Indians Coastal Band of Chumash Nation Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Gabrielino Tongva Tribe To learn more about the First Peoples of Los Angeles County, please visit the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission website at lanaic.lacounty.gov . Visit the American Indian Resource Center at LA County Library to learn more about events, classes, and programs pertaining to American Indians – local, regional, and national – on topics ranging from health issues, education, legal issues, economic issues, politics, and culture. Frequently Asked Questions What is a Land Acknowledgment? A Land Acknowledgment is a statement that recognizes an area’s original inhabitants who have been forcibly dispossessed of their homelands and is a step toward recognizing the negative impacts these communities have endured and continue to endure, as a result. It honors the First Peoples and recognizes the connection with the land, their continued reciprocal stewardship of the lands and waters, and their ongoing work to preserve and protect the land. Acknowledgment is a first step toward correcting the misinformation and harmful practices that erase the history and culture of the First Peoples. When done properly, a formal land acknowledgment can be an opening to greater public consciousness of Native American sovereignty and a move toward creating equitable relationships and beginning reconciliation with the First Peoples. Why does the County of Los Angeles have a Land Acknowledgment? In recent years, the County has been active in both uplifting the histories of what is now known as Los Angeles County and prioritizing equity for communities countywide. The County is also committed to actively engaging in repairing relationships and restorative collaboration with Native communities. The Countywide Land Acknowledgment, which was adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (Board) in November 2022, is intended to center the First Peoples by highlighting their strength, resilience, and continued contribution to the greater Los Angeles County community. It makes clear that the First Peoples are still here, and they have not left their ancestral lands. Representatives from local Tribes also shared their hope that the Countywide Land Acknowledgment could positively impact outcomes by keeping local Tribes and the American Indian and Alaska Native community at the forefront during County decision-making processes. How were Tribes engaged in the creation of the Countywide Land Acknowledgment? On June 23, 2020, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis introduced a motion , co-authored by former Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, to adopt the Countywide Cultural Policy , which was unanimously adopted by the Board. The Cultural Policy calls for the County to “identify ways to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land at County public events and ceremonial functions and celebrate the contributions of culture bearers and traditional arts practices of diverse communities.” Beginning in October 2021, the County, through the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission (LANAIC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture (Arts and Culture), embarked on a process to gather input to its understanding of the history of the region’s First Peoples and the harms that have been perpetuated and to gather input on the development of a formal land acknowledgment for the County. From November 2021 to June 2022, Arts and Culture, the LANAIC, and its consultant team conducted extensive outreach to 22 California Native American Tribes (Tribes), with generally five tribal affiliations, that have ties to the Los Angeles County region, as identified by the State of California Native American Heritage Commission. The following Tribes appointed a representative to participate on a working group to contribute recommendations, guidance, and historic and cultural information that would inform the development of a formal land acknowledgment for the County: Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians San Manuel Band of Mission Indians San Fernando Band of Mission Indians One Tribe – the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation (Kizh) – contacted the LANAIC and requested a separate process. The Kizh were provided an opportunity to review the draft Countywide Land Acknowledgment ahead of the Board motion to adopt it. County of Los Angeles Do You Need Help? 211 LA Co Career Opportunities – LA County Library Skip to main content MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE ☰ MY ACCOUNT DONATE SEARCH CATALOG SEARCH WEBSITE GET A LIBRARY CARD LOCATIONS BORROW & STREAM BOOKS & MATERIALS Search Catalog Booklists Special Collections Recommend A Title Customized Recommendations Books by Mail DIGITAL LIBRARY eBooks & Audiobooks Movies & TV Music Newspapers & Magazines MORE TO BORROW CA State Parks Passes Hotspot Loans Tools & Musical Instruments Museum Passes Board Games Seeds HELP Getting Started Using the Online Catalog Borrowing Materials Download the Library Mobile App Frequently Asked Questions EVENTS Events Calendar Virtual Programs Virtual Author Talks YouTube Channel RESEARCH & LEARN RESEARCH Databases Special Collections Digital Collections Biblioboard Community Collections Local History Transcribe Letters Federal Government Documents LEARN Online Learning Earn Your High School Diploma Reading & Writing for Spanish Speakers Learn Basic Tech EXPLORE EXPLORE BY INTEREST Cultural Resource Centers Business & Career Citizenship & Immigration Faith, Culture, and Community LBGTQ+ Pride Parenting Tax Information Veterans Writers EXPLORE BY AGE Early Learners Kids Teens Students Emerging Adults Adults Older Adults FIND SERVICES CONNECT TO TECH Printing & Copies Public Computers Wi-Fi MOBILE FLEET Bookmobiles MākMō COMMUNITY Reserve Meeting & Study Rooms Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Health & Wellness Legal Resources Books for Jails Little Libraries Metro Tap Cards My Brother's Keeper Peer Advocates EV Charging Locations LA County Departments Career Opportunities Join Our Team! LA County Library offers a variety of rewarding and challenging career opportunities in diverse locations throughout the County. Our commitment to excellence extends into every area of our organization, including our unique special collections and the development of new and innovative programs and services. Our full and part-time positions offer