Alamitos Neighborhood Library
In 1895 a group of women formed the Alamitos Library Association. Jotham Bixby Sr. donated this land in 1897 and funds were raised to construct the first library building. The current building, a 7,475-square-foot replica of a castle in Spain with wrought iron railings, decorated beams, and a patio with an art tile fountain, opened in January 1929. In 1997, the Alamitos Neighborhood Library celebrated 100 years of service to the community. The library branch is named after the community it serves, Alamitos Heights.
Library Amenities
- Public Computers
- Free Wifi
- Wireless Printing (fees apply)
- Copier (fees apply)
- Community Meeting Room (fees apply)
- Air Conditioning
- Rose Garden Reading Courtyard
- Exterior Book Drop for after hours returns
Accessibility
- Accessible Main Entrance
- Access to Community Meeting Room on second floor is by stairway only
Parking Options
- Free Street Parking
- Bike Stands
Bus Routes
- 21, 22, 111, 112
Visit Long Beach Transit for up to date bus schedules.
The First Branch — Alamitos Neighborhood Library
05/24/2021
Settle in with a cup of tea and check out this fascinating story of Long Beach Public Library’s first branch, Alamitos.
