Alhambra Civic Center Library

Alhambra Civic Center Library The Alhambra Library is located at 101 S. First St. in Alhambra, California. The current Library building opened in 2008.

The Alhambra Library was established in 1906, to support the learning and reading needs of the community. The Alhambra Library welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year and provides learning opportunities, dynamic programming, and educational resources for all ages. The Library is committed to providing the best possible service to the vibrant, diverse community of Alhambra. It is over 45,000 squar

e feet and houses over 200,000 items in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. The Tales of Alhambra Mobile Library launched in 2021 and makes regular visits to parks, schools, and other locations throughout Alhambra. You can register for a library card, check out materials, and pick up programming and activity kits at any Mobile Library visit.


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Have you heard? Coffee + Conversation Club is BACK!Join us every Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Learning Center for...
09/06/2026

Have you heard? Coffee + Conversation Club is BACK!

Join us every Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm in the Learning Center for a relaxed, friendly space to practice your conversation skills with other intermediate English speakers. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat, learn, and connect! See you there!

Woofs & Books📆Saturday, September 12🕕10am - 11:30am📍Learning Center👥Ages 12 and underHave you heard the woof news? Our f...
09/05/2026

Woofs & Books
📆Saturday, September 12
🕕10am - 11:30am
📍Learning Center
👥Ages 12 and under

Have you heard the woof news? Our favorite furry friends are returning to the Alhambra Library for a Woofs & Books session next Saturday, September 12!

This program offers children the opportunity to boost their reading confidence in a relaxed environment with a friendly dog companion! This program is in partnership with GO TEAM Therapy Dogs.

The Library will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Our open hours for the rest of the week are...
09/04/2026

The Library will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Our open hours for the rest of the week are:
Tuesday: 11am - 8pm
Wednesday: 11am - 8pm
Thursday: 11am - 8pm
Friday: 10am- 5pm
Saturday: 10am- 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Medicare 101 with the Center for Health Care Rights📆 Saturday, September 12 | sábado, 12 de septiembre🕕 10am - 11am📍 Ree...
09/04/2026

Medicare 101 with the Center for Health Care Rights
📆 Saturday, September 12 | sábado, 12 de septiembre
🕕 10am - 11am
📍 Reese Hall
👥 Adult event
⭐English with Spanish interpreter | En inglés con intérprete de español

Learn the ins and outs of Medicare with the Center for Health Care Rights. Learn about who qualifies for Medicare, how to apply, and ask in-person questions!

Conozca todo sobre Medicare con el Center for Health Care Rights. Aprenda quiénes califican para Medicare, cómo solicitarlo y haga sus preguntas en persona.

Middle Grade Makers📆 Wednesday, September 9🕕 4pm - 5pm📍 Learning Center👥 Ages 7 - 12Middle Grade Makers is back! Join us...
09/03/2026

Middle Grade Makers
📆 Wednesday, September 9
🕕 4pm - 5pm
📍 Learning Center
👥 Ages 7 - 12

Middle Grade Makers is back!

Join us for this monthly program for kids ages 7 - 12 where we explore science, technology, math and art through hands-on activities. No registration is required, but supplies are limited.

Tai Chi & Chairs📆Wednesday, September 9🕕10am - 11am📍2nd Street Entrance👥Adult eventJoin us next week to practice mindful...
09/03/2026

Tai Chi & Chairs
📆Wednesday, September 9
🕕10am - 11am
📍2nd Street Entrance
👥Adult event

Join us next week to practice mindfulness, meditation, and balance at Tai Chi & Chairs.

Instructor Sipoo Shelene of Two Dragons Martial Arts will guide us through a beginner friendly session. Chairs for stability will be provided.

Please note: Waiver signature required for participation.

What Do You Meme It’s a Scavenger Hunt?September 1 - October 3Teen DeskThink you know the library? How about memes? Show...
09/01/2026

What Do You Meme It’s a Scavenger Hunt?
September 1 - October 3
Teen Desk

Think you know the library? How about memes? Show your code-cracking prowess in this special scavenger hunt for teens ages 13-18. Pick up your challenge sheet at the Teen Help Desk!

Story Times are back at the Alhambra Library!Join us each week as we share stories, songs, and rhymes at the Library!Bab...
08/31/2026

Story Times are back at the Alhambra Library!

Join us each week as we share stories, songs, and rhymes at the Library!

Baby Story Time (0 - 18 months): Tuesdays, 10:15am, Reese Hall

Toddler Story Time (18 months - 3 years): Wednesdays, 10:15am, Reese Hall

08/30/2026

You don't have to go too far to have an ocean adventure this SEA-tember! The Children's Room is hosting a Scuba Diving Bingo Hunt from September 1 - Sepember 30. Pick up a clue sheet at the Children’s Desk and complete bingo to earn a small prize and enter a drawing for a Sea Grand Prize bundle. What hidden sea creatures will you find?

Mid-Autumn Craft Workshop📆 Saturday, September 19🕑 3pm – 4pm📍 Reese Hall👥 Family eventFamilies are invited to join us an...
08/29/2026

Mid-Autumn Craft Workshop
📆 Saturday, September 19
🕑 3pm – 4pm
📍 Reese Hall
👥 Family event

Families are invited to join us and the Alhambra Red Envelope Collective for a Mid-Autumn Craft Workshop. We'll be decorating lanterns to celebrate the Moon Festival!

No registration is required, but space and supplies are limited.

Address

101 S 1st Street
Alhambra, CA
91801

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16265705008

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