Bertram Goodhue's 1926 library has a tiled pyramid tower, Lee Lawrie reliefs and a colorful lobby ceiling mural by Renee Petropoulos; the fight to stop its demolition in the 1970s led to the founding of the L.A. Conservancy.
- Address
- 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 10:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 09:30-17:30; Sun 13:00-17:00 (lapl.org, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Free; free docent-led art and architecture tours on weekdays (lapl.org, 2026)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Join the free hour-long docent tour on weekdays (check times on lapl.org)
- The library store is one of the best gift shops in the city
- An LA library card brings free museum passes and parking perks