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Hillary Theyer  :  City Librarian   :  tel 310.618.5959   :  fax 310.618.5952
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The Torrance Public Library is committed to providing materials and services in a variety of formats that satisfy the educational, informational, recreational and cultural needs of our diverse community. The Library supports lifelong independent learning and the individual's need for current, popular and informational materials. Torrance Public Library serves as a center for community information, services and activities. A trained and helpful staff uses traditional and innovative methods and technologies to provide quality library collections, efficient services, and programs in easily accessible locations throughout the community.

 

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  • North Torrance Library is open!
    After three months of improvements a newly expanded North Torrance Library is open. 
  • Tax Forms
    The Torrance Public Library does not carry tax forms. Tax forms are available from the following websites:
    California State:      http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
    Federal:                    http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html
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    Would you like a quick and easy reminder three days before your items are due? Sign up for the Library's Email Notification System! Simply stop by the Circulation Desk at any Torrance Public Library, call (310) 618-5969 during Library hours, or click here! If your e-mail address changes, please notify the library as soon as possible so your account can be updated.  Go green today!
  • The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open on selected Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Sunday Schedule

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spotlight

spotlight image>Valentine's day celebration!

Join us for a holiday story and craft.

Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 pm

Southeast Library

spotlight image>teen advisory board
TAB members help provide input on the collections and programs. 

Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30 pm

Walteria Library

spotlight image>john jung - sweet and sour: life in chinese family restaurants

Dr. John Jung will discuss his fourth book on the history of Chinese immigrants in America, a social history of Chinese restaurants and the lives of the families that operate them.

Saturday, February 4 at 2:00 pm

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room

  • The Torrance Library Commission will meet on Monday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90503
    www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov

 
 

Hours: Civic Center Library: 10am - 9pm (Mon-Thurs), 10am - 6pm (Fri), 10am - 5:30pm (Sat), 1pm-5pm selected Sundays through June 15, 2011. Address: 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90503. 310-618-5959