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Libraries in South Gate

2 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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Leland R. Weaver Library

4035 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate 90280

About 40 hours a week · 51 weeks a year

(323) 567-8853

19,461 sq ft · 0.4 mi from downtown

Hollydale Library

12000 South Garfield Ave., South Gate 90280

About 40 hours a week · 50 weeks a year

(562) 634-0156

4,800 sq ft · 2.4 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 South Gate?

2 public library locations: Leland R. Weaver Library, Hollydale Library.

What is the main library in South Gate?

Leland R. Weaver Library, 4035 Tweedy Blvd., open about 40 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in South Gate?

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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