Los Angeles Public Library Facts
Amazing LAPL Facts in Fiscal Year 2007-2008
The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest urban population of any library in the United States.
Libraries: Central Library, 8 regional branches, 63 community branches
Adult Literacy Centers: located at the Central Library and 18 branches
Collections: 6,300,000 books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, etc.
- 120 online databases
- 9,100 e-books (available to check out online)
- 1,600 audio books (available to check out online)
- 300 videos (available to watch online)
- 300 music titles (available to listen to online)
Photo Collection: 3 million historic and contemporary images; 65,000 available to view online
Public Computers: 2,200
Library Visits: 16 million
Web Hits: 118 million
Items Checked Out: 15 million
Programs: 18,000
Budget: $130,000,000
The Central Library is located in Council District 9, represented by Councilmember Jan Perry.
Address of Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 – (213) 228-7000
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