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Welcome to MLK Jr. Library at Los Angeles City College!

In-Person

855 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90029

The library is located at the northeast end of Los Angeles City College near the corner of Willowbrook and Vermont Avenues.

Over the Phone

  • Telephone: (323) 953-4000
    • Reference ext: 2406
    • Circulation ext: 2395

Online

  • Email Reference (research, resources, general): mlklibrary@lacitycollege.edu
  • Email Circulation (account, fines, fees, holds): libraryinfo@lacitycollege.edu
  • Chat: Ask-a-Librarian 24/7 Chat

History

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Library opened June 23, 2008.

In 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "Future of Integration" speech at the Los Angeles City College (LACC) Campus. The new library, which was opened in 2008 was named after Dr. King to honor his legacy.

“We name this library after, perhaps, a man that gave this country more faith than anybody. A minister by training, quite literally a man of faith, but also one who taught us to believe, not just in God, but to believe in America and her promise," said L.A. City Council President, Eric Garcetti.

For more information read this press release and the Los Angeles Collegian newspaper publication.

Contact Us:
Library (323) 953-4000 ext: 2400 * Reference (323) 953-4000 ext: 2406 * Circulation/Periodicals (323) 953-4000 ext: 2395
mlklibrary@lacitycollege.edu