Because of the support of people like you, the Library's resources on creating change in Los Angeles are available to everyone. We are an independent organization that gets most of our funding from individuals.

Here are some ways you can make sure the Library continues to be an independent space for people's history.

Make a Donation
You can make a quick, easy, and secure donation online--and it's fully tax-deductible.

Or send a check to:

Southern California Library
6120 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044

Donate Materials
You can donate your books, papers, and documentation of L.A. history. Please contact us for more information about making a donation of materials.

Join the Library
When you become a member of the Library, you provide the financial support that keeps us going on a day-to-day basis. You also get to check out books and videos from our collections. Find out more about membership.