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Libraries in El Monte

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

La County Library by the numbers

Visits a year

3.4 million

Items borrowed a year

12.1 million

2.9 million children’s items

Free programs a year

4,048

112,242 attendees

E-books

1.0 million

Public computers

1,847

Library map

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El Monte Library

3224 Tyler Ave., El Monte 91731

About 40 hours a week · 51 weeks a year

(626) 444-9506

11,906 sq ft · 0.6 mi from downtown

Norwood Library

4550 North Peck Rd., El Monte 91732

About 40 hours a week · 51 weeks a year

(626) 443-3147

10,303 sq ft · 1.2 mi from downtown

South El Monte Library

1430 N. Central Ave., South El Monte 91733

About 40 hours a week · 50 weeks a year

(626) 443-4158

6,416 sq ft · 2.3 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in El Monte?

3 public library locations: El Monte Library, Norwood Library, South El Monte Library.

What is the main library in El Monte?

El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Ave., open about 40 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in El Monte?

La County Library reports about 2.2 million registered borrowers and 3.4 million visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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