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Libraries in Whittier

3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Whittier Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

31,079

Items borrowed a year

235,709

120,500 children’s items

Free programs a year

92

6,155 attendees

E-books

5,584

Public computers

24

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Whittier Public Library

Main library

7344 S. Washington Ave., Whittier 90602

About 51 hours a week · 2 weeks a year

(562) 567-9900

36,596 sq ft · 0.8 mi from downtown

Whittwood Branch Library

10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., Whittier 90603

About 51 hours a week

(562) 567-9950

15,733 sq ft · 2.5 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 Whittier?

3 public library locations: Whittier Public Library, Transit Depot, Whittwood Branch Library.

What is the main library in Whittier?

Whittier Public Library, 7344 S. Washington Ave., open about 51 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Whittier?

Whittier Public Library reports about 72,639 registered borrowers and 31,079 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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