1601 West Covina Parkway
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 962-3541
West Covina Library page at the
County of Los Angeles Public Library:
http://www.colapublib.org/libs/wcovina
The West Covina Library is part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. It is located a few steps away from City Hall.
LIBRARY HOURS | Monday |  | (Closed) |
| Tuesday | | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday | | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday | | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday | | (Closed) |
| Saturday | | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | | (Closed) |
Book Clubs for KidsJoin one of the Library's two monthly book clubs for young people featuring book discussion, fun activities, and tasty treats. The Kids' Book Club for grades 4 to 7 meets once a month on Saturdays at 11:00 AM. The Beginners' Book Club for grades 1 to 3 meets once a month on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM. Copies of each month's books are available at the Children's Desk.
Read the Book, See the MovieOne Thursday each month at 3:30 PM, the Library will show a movie based on a children's book. Enjoy the books, enjoy the movies, and enjoy both! Copies of each month's book are available at the Children's Desk.
Homework Help at West Covina LibraryNeed help with homework? Try the West Covina Library Homework Center. Caring and trained staff are available to assist children in their efforts to successfully complete homework assignments. Help is available for students in 3rd through 6th grade for all subjects. The Homework Center is free.
Homework Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMIf you can't get to the library, homework help is also available for free online with the program Live Homework Help. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade as well as first-year college students can connect to live tutors for 20-minute one-on-one chat sessions in math, science, social studies, and English. This service is available in English and Spanish and is free at the Library or from any computer using a library card. Visit the website (
http://www.librarytutor.org/) to connect. The Library's website also features free online databases with access to full-text articles from magazines, reference books, and more.
Live Homework Help Hours:
1:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight, every day
Programs for FamiliesStorytime for Little Ones (children birth to age 5) and their caregivers is held in the Children's Room on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM. This program features age-appropriate books, stories, songs, fingerplays, and art projects and lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Pajama Storytime, held in the Children's Room on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, features stories, songs, art projects, and more fun for the whole family. Pajamas and teddy bears are welcome!
Family Play Days are held in the community room on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM. In this program, families with children birth to age 5 are invited to join in imaginative play, music, and other activities that encourage pre-reading skills in young children.
All of these programs are free and open to the public. For more information about these and other children's programs, please contact Kristi D'Arco, Children's Librarian, at (626) 962-3541.
Programs for Young Adults/TeensEach month, the Library offers events for Young Adults/Teens (ages 12 - 18), including video gaming, board and card games, movies, and art projects.
In addition to these events, the Teen Advisory Board meets every month. This group is open to anyone aged 12 - 18 who is interested in giving input on library services and materials, including coming up with new programs for teens. This is a great way to get those community service hours while having fun - and eating snacks!
For additional information, contact Joshua Irwin, Lead Reference Librarian, at (626) 962-3541.
Second Saturdays at the West Covina LibraryAll adults are welcome to join us for a new series of programs that will happen at 2:00 PM on the second Saturday of each month in the library meeting room. Come to the library and learn about a wide range of topics, including local history, flower arranging, Chinese cooking, and car restoration, just to name a few! Call the library at (626) 962-3541 to get more information about this month's Second Saturday program. These interesting, informative, and free programs are brought to you by the County of Los Angeles and the Friends of the West Covina Library.
First Tuesday Movie NightsCome join us for recent and popular movies at the West Covina Library. Refreshments will be served to enhance your moviegoing experience! Call or stop by the library to find out what this month's movie will be.
For more information, please call the library at (626) 962-3541.
Friends of the West Covina LibraryDo you love your library? Are you looking for a great way to help out your community? Join the Friends of the West Covina Library. The Friends help the library by encouraging donations, by holding book sales, and by raising funds to buy materials and pay for programs. It is a great way to volunteer, provide a public service, and make new friends. The Friends of the West Covina Library meet the third Saturday of each month at 9 am. Please call (626) 962-3541 for more information.
