History
Library service in Cudahy dates back to 1913. At that time, the
library operated out of a private home. In 1914, the library moved
to a room in a school and was open for an hour on Wednesdays and for
three hours on Saturdays. Then known as the Antonio Library,
circulation for the year was 4,936. In 1924, the library moved again,
once more occupying a private home. Mrs. Burke was the librarian, a
position she was to hold from 1914 through 1936. Patron usage was
highest in the areas of gardening, poultry, and scientific subjects.
In 1936, another move; another private home; and circulation was
up-14,513. In 1939 deliveries of books to San Antonio Library were
made via Pony Express.
In 1946, the library moved again, this time to its own building and
circulation was up to 21,992 after the decline during the war years.
Growth continued until, in need of space, books, increased hours, the
library closed, temporarily, in May of 1957 – to reopen in its own
facility adjacent to City Hall, on September 14, 1968. Today the
library serves a community of about 24,000 people of diverse ethnic
backgrounds.
Collection
The collection currently consists of 53,016 items. It includes books in
English and Spanish for adults and children, 5,891 audio cassettes and CDs,
and 4,069 videos. The library subscribes to over 78 periodicals, and has
local telephone directories, local history information and pamphlet files.
Services
The Cudahy Public Library offers a full range of services including
reference, children's programming (story times, summer reading club, class
visits) free Internet access, and 3 on-line Public access catalogs.
The library also has a coin-operated typewriter and photocopy machine.
In addition, the Friends of the Cudahy Library sponsors a "new videos"
rental collection.
Facilities
The Cudahy Library is conveniently located near the 710 freeway next to the
Cudahy City Hall in the Cudahy Park. The Cudahy Library is 4,396 square feet.
Political Representatives
Local Links
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Los Angeles Unified School District
URL: http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/
Includes information about the school district of interest to students, parents, and teachers. Includes the school district profile and list of schools for the local community.
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Press Telegram
URL: http://www.presstelegram.com
Online local news and information service from the Long Beach Press Telegram, a local newspaper that serves the area. Includes local sports and entertainment news.
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Welcome to Cudahy
URL: http://www.cudahy.ca.us/
Information about the Cudahy community and city services.
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