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Libraries in Torrance

6 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Torrance Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

265,588

Items borrowed a year

698,759

471,538 children’s items

Free programs a year

537

21,283 attendees

E-books

14,719

Public computers

61

Library map

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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library

Main library

3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90503

About 45 hours a week

(310) 618-5950

72,400 sq ft · 0.2 mi from downtown

Torrance Superior Court

825 Maple Ave., Torrance 90503

About 40 hours a week

(424) 201-0748

1,360 sq ft · 0.2 mi from downtown

Henderson Branch Library

4805 Emerald St., Torrance 90503

About 46 hours a week

(310) 371-2075

3,973 sq ft · 1.4 mi from downtown

Southeast Branch Library

23115 S. Arlington Ave., Torrance 90501

About 46 hours a week

(310) 530-5044

7,200 sq ft · 1.9 mi from downtown

Walteria Branch Library

3815 W. 242Nd St., Torrance 90505

About 45 hours a week

(310) 375-8418

3,973 sq ft · 2.3 mi from downtown

North Torrance Branch Library

3604 Artesia Blvd., Torrance 90504

About 46 hours a week

(310) 323-7200

4,400 sq ft · 2.6 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Torrance?

6 public library locations: Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Torrance Superior Court, Henderson Branch Library, Southeast Branch Library, Walteria Branch Library, North Torrance Branch Library.

What is the main library in Torrance?

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., open about 45 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Torrance?

Torrance Public Library reports about 35,780 registered borrowers and 265,588 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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