Lincoln Heights Branch

Lincoln Heights Branch is a library featuring a distinctive quarter-circle design that blends Renaissance Revival and Colonial architectural elements. The building at Workman Street includes an outdoor reading garden and underwent major expansion and renovation work in 1996.

The building was constructed in 1916 with funding from Andrew Carnegie and initially operated as the Northeast Branch Library. The name changed to Lincoln Heights Branch in 1919 as the neighborhood grew and evolved.

The community chose the name Biblioteca del Pueblo de Lincoln Heights in 1975 to honor the local Latino population and their connection to the library. This bilingual designation remains a symbol of how the building serves as a gathering place for the neighborhood.

The library offers computer workstations, a meeting auditorium with about 340 seats, and modern facilities for visitors of all ages. The reading and learning areas are accessible and well-organized throughout the building.

A bas relief portrait of Abraham Lincoln created by artist Mrs. William Wendt was installed in 1922 and remains part of the building's heritage. This sculptural element connects the nation's history with the local neighborhood's identity.

Location: Los Angeles County

Location: Los Angeles

Official opening: August 1916

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture

Part of: Los Angeles Public Library

Address: Lincoln Heights Branch, 2530 Workman St., Los Angeles, CA 90031-2322, USA

Phone: +13232261692

Website: https://lapl.org/branches/lincoln-heights

GPS coordinates: 34.07618,-118.21404

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02