El Monte Library

El Monte Library Part of LA County Library Welcome to the El Monte Library! We look forward to serving your information needs. It has been at its present location since 1967.

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https://lacountylibrary.org/virtual-programming/

The El Monte Library was founded in 1890, and joined the Los Angeles County Public Li

brary in 1913. The County of Los Angeles does not support or endorse the advertising on this page and is not responsible for the content that may appear. View our social software policy: http://www.colapublib.org/aboutus/policy-SocSoft.html

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR BOOK CLUB YET?DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026; 5 - 6 PMBibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each m...
06/01/2026

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR BOOK CLUB YET?
DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026; 5 - 6 PM
Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.

Mini Sculptors- Fun with Model MagicDATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026; 10:30 - 11:30 AMCreate your own sculptures with s...
05/31/2026

Mini Sculptors- Fun with Model Magic
DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026; 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Create your own sculptures with soft, squishy model magic! Join us for this fun sensory activity that also improves fine motor skills.

For ages 1 - 5 and their parents or caregivers.

05/30/2026

Come Join Us!

WOW! That's STEM: Magnetic Cars DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026; 3-4 PMWOW! That's STEM is a youth-led organization co...
05/30/2026

WOW! That's STEM: Magnetic Cars
DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026; 3-4 PM
WOW! That's STEM is a youth-led organization committed to STEM without limits. Our mission is to advance equity and inclusion in STEM through advocacy, recurring workshops and mentorship for youth who face barriers to access—empowering them to build confidence and resilience. For children, ages 6 - 13.

MARCH WITH PRIDEDATE/TIME: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026; 4 - 5PMShow your support for the LGBTQIA+ community by making signs to ...
05/29/2026

MARCH WITH PRIDE
DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026; 4 - 5PM
Show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community by making signs to wave at upcoming PRIDE marches in your area. All supplies and materials will be provided. While supplies last. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

SPEED PUZZLINGDATE/TIME: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026; 1 - 2 PMSpeed jigsaw puzzling, or competitive puzzling, is the best spo...
05/27/2026

SPEED PUZZLING
DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026; 1 - 2 PM
Speed jigsaw puzzling, or competitive puzzling, is the best sport you’ve never heard of, and it’s taking the world by storm. For adults. A speed puzzling competition typically consists of individuals, pairs, and/or teams that compete against one another putting a puzzle together. Whoever completes their puzzle first wins! All materials will be provided.
Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

WOOL FELTING WORKSHOPDATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026; 6-7:30 PMExplore the basics of wool felting in this fun, hands-...
05/26/2026

WOOL FELTING WORKSHOP
DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026; 6-7:30 PM
Explore the basics of wool felting in this fun, hands-on workshop. Learn to transform wool into unique creations using simple techniques—no experience needed! All materials provided. While supplies last. For adults.

Watercolor Postcards: Landscapes DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026; 1-2 PMJoin us to create a watercolor postcard inspired...
05/22/2026

Watercolor Postcards: Landscapes
DATE/TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026; 1-2 PM
Join us to create a watercolor postcard inspired by professional artist Chiura Obata who was an inmate at a Japanese incarceration camp and taught classes in drawing and painting portraits and remembrances of life before incarceration. While supplies last. For adults.
This program is part of One Book, One Coast which brings together library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!!!!DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026; 5-6 PMBibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a faci...
05/20/2026

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB!!!!
DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026; 5-6 PM
Bibliophiles are welcomed! Join us each month for a facilitated discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles. A limited number of copies are available for book club attendees at the library. Light refreshments will be served. For adults.
Our book this month is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

05/16/2026

Come with us to Vote by Mail!

Ballot Drop Boxes are now open. Make sure your vote counts by depositing your ballot in the correct drop box.

Address

3224 Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
91731

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16264449506

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