Richard Riordan Central Library
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 228-7000
- Cross Street:
- Grand Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, , Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Richard Riordan Central Library – by Peter Geiberger
In Short
Built in 1926, the Central Library is the nerve center of Los Angeles's library system. The original five-story building has blossomed into a gigantic structure housing more than 2 million books and various cultural (pop and otherwise) exhibits. Renovated in a neo-mission style following a fire in 1986, it's become one of the hallmarks of the new Southern California architectural style.
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Insider Tips
ParkingPark at the 524 S Flower garage after 3pm weekdays for $1, until the library closes. Park before 3pm and it's $1 for the first hour, $2.30 for each additional hour.
The ExtrasPopular film titles are available for free, two-day rental, documentaries for seven days.
User Reviews for Richard Riordan Central Library
08/15/2002 Posted by izelmorena
Im glad to see this library recovered fully from the fire. The interior is contemporary and clean. Everything has been well laid out. You can find almost any book here, and if not, the librarians will be more than willing to assist you in either locating the book or finding one better than the one you were looking for. Take a ride in the elevator, youll find the old card catalogue system on your way up and down. Outside is a beautiful sitting area laid out in tiers. Youll also find that they offer many programs for kids, teens and adults alike.
Pros: Find any book, Friendly Staff, Great Park Entrance
Schedule
| 07/20/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 07/23/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 07/27/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 07/30/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 08/03/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 08/06/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 08/10/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 08/13/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 08/17/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 08/20/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 08/24/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 08/27/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 08/31/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 09/03/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 09/07/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 09/10/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 09/14/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 09/17/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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| 09/21/2008 | Children's Videos | |
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| 09/24/2008 | Wacky Wednesdays | |
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