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Libraries in Downey

1 public library with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Downey City Library by the numbers

Visits a year

150,030

Items borrowed a year

160,278

87,384 children’s items

Free programs a year

346

14,728 attendees

E-books

2,691

Public computers

61

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Downey City Library

Main library

11121 Brookshire Ave., Downey 90241

About 46 hours a week · 50 weeks a year

(562) 904-7360

27,400 sq ft · 0.3 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 Downey?

1 public library location: Downey City Library.

What is the main library in Downey?

Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave., open about 46 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Downey?

Downey City Library reports about 95,687 registered borrowers and 150,030 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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