Wilshire Branch, Public library in Los Angeles, United States
The Wilshire Branch Library, located at 149 North Saint Andrews Place, features stone tile construction with tufa stone trim in Italian Renaissance style.
The library first opened in December 1920 in a small storefront building on Second and Hobart Streets before moving to its current location in 1927.
The library maintains specialized collections of Korean and Spanish films, serving the diverse linguistic needs of the local neighborhood communities.
Visitors can access public computers, wireless printing services, and free Wi-Fi throughout the building during operating hours from Monday through Saturday.
The carved entrance doorway replicates the mythological animal patterns from the Portal of Costanzo at the Cathedral of Perugia in Italy.
Operator: Los Angeles Public Library
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-20:00; Tuesday 12:00-20:00; Wednesday 10:00-20:00; Thursday 12:00-20:00; Friday-Saturday 09:30-17:30
Phone: +13239574550
Website: https://lapl.org/branches/wilshire
GPS coordinates: 34.07450,-118.31174
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:53
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