HUNTINGTON PARK — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $14.4 million refurbishment project for the Huntington Park Library July 15.
The library, a branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library, serves about 70,000 residents in Huntington Park and the unincorporated community of Walnut Park. Of the $14.4 million approved budget, $13.3 million will go to the refurbishment led by LA County Public Works, with the remaining $1.1 million going to the L.A. County Library operating budget for the furniture, fixtures and equipment.
“For decades the Huntington Park Library has been a hub of learning, of arts and culture, of preserving and sharing L.A. County’s indigenous heritage, and so much more,” said county Supervisor Janice Hahn, who represents Southeast Los Angeles. “But it’s showing its age. It’s time to upgrade it and deliver the world-class library that the residents of Huntington Park and Walnut Park deserve.”
The Huntington Park Library refurbishment will be the fifth in the Southeast Los Angeles area in the last few years, with the other four — Lynwood, Leland R. Weaver (South Gate), Maywood César Chávez, and Bell — already under construction.
“We’re thrilled Huntington Park Library, one of the largest libraries in the Fourth District, will undergo exciting renovations that will enhance our ability to serve the community with even more welcoming and innovative spaces,” said LA County Librarian Skye Patrick. “This renovation is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch resources in a space that supports curiosity and learning for all.”
The two-story Huntington Park Library, located at 6518 Miles Ave, was built in 1970. In addition to its general collection, the library houses the American Indian Resource Center, the largest public library collection in the nation of materials about and for American Indians.
The project will remodel and refurbish the library, including interior upgrades to the customer service desk; adult, teen, and children’s reading areas; community room; express-service self-checkout machines; public access computers; and Wi-Fi internet access.
Construction on the project is expected to begin in November and be completed by late 2026.
