All LA County Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. Our Digital Library is always open. Access to all library services will be unavailable on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 starting at 9 pm due to server maintenance. Services are expected to resume in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 9.
LA County Departments Directory
Find a Department
Los Angeles County is made up of diverse communities and behind them are over 30 departments dedicated to keeping our region healthy, safe, vibrant, and thriving. 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.
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.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and build vibrant communities and spaces.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provides firefighting, emergency medical response, disaster preparedness, and fire prevention services.
HEALTH SERVICES
Delivers medical services through hospitals, clinics, and community health programs.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Manages hiring, benefits, wellness, and development for the County workforce.
JUSTICE CARE AND OPPORTUNITIES
Coordinates justice system reform, alternatives to incarceration, and services for individuals involved in the justice system.
MEDICAL EXAMINER
Conducts investigations into deaths, performs autopsies, and determines causes of death in the county.
MENTAL HEALTH
Provides mental health services, crisis intervention, and community-based treatment programs.
MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supports veterans, service members, and their families with benefits, programs, and resources.
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.
REGISTRAR-RECORDER / COUNTY CLERK
Manages elections, voter registration, and vital records (births, deaths, marriages) in Los Angeles County.
SHERIFF
Provides law enforcement, patrol services, and manages county jails and public safety operations.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Designs and implements programs to support youth through education, training, and community engagement.
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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.
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.
Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and online services to support your homework needs. Check with your local library!
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.
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: digitalprojects@library.lacounty.gov
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 beyond your current checkout.
LA County Library will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of data or media due to any cause while you are using a laptop from this kiosk.
By using this laptop, you must adhere to the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy. Laptops are available at the following libraries:
The Consumer Health Information Program assists the public with medical research by providing information from reliable sources. Customers are invited to use the Norwalk Library collection which consists of books, magazines, videos, and online databases related to health topics. We also provide individualized research services.
Please be aware, we do not provide medical advice, nor are the materials we provide a substitute for a professional medical opinion.
What Can We Do for You?
We can provide you with information on topics such as:
Medical conditions or diseases
Prescription medications
Surgical procedures
General physician and hospital information
Book and website recommendations for further reading
The Californiana Collection is in closed stacks at the Norwalk Library located at 12350 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.
About the Collection
The Californiana Collection consists of over 24,000 books and over 200 magazine and newspaper titles in paper and on microfilm as well as a collection of state documents including state and county budgets. The goal of this collection is to present a complete picture of the history, culture, environment and artistic expression of the people of California and to some extent, the western United States.
Collection Highlights
California Census Schedules from 1850 to 1910
Copies of The Alta California newspaper 1849-1891, as well as dozens of other 19th century newspapers from Gold Rush boomtowns, the Owens Valley and San Francisco
Official city and county histories from the 19th and 20th centuries
Materials on the Donner Party, California water projects, famous California crimes, Hollywood culture, biographies of Californians, pioneer narratives of the early days of California, and histories of the state written over the course of 150 years
ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER
ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
