Wilshire Branch, Public library in Los Angeles, United States

Wilshire Branch is a Los Angeles Public Library branch in the Mid-Wilshire area, built in 1926 to a design by architect Allen Ruoff in the Italian Romanesque style. The building serves as a public library with books, magazines, DVDs, and digital resources, and provides free computer and Wi-Fi access.

Wilshire Branch was built in 1926 to a design by architect Allen Ruoff, who drew on the Italian Romanesque style. In 1987 the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of a thematic group submission covering several Los Angeles branch libraries.

The library runs children's story times, adult book clubs and workshops on digital literacy and financial planning, and it partners with local schools and community groups for outreach events. Its collection covers books, magazines, DVDs and digital resources, with free computer and Wi-Fi access for students, job seekers and researchers.

The library operates from Monday through Saturday, giving visitors access to its facilities and collections during these days. It helps to check the opening hours in advance to plan your visit and make the most of your time there.

The building was designed by architect Allen Ruoff, who drew on the Italian Romanesque style. In 1987 the Wilshire Branch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of a thematic group submission that included several other Los Angeles branch libraries.