Los Angeles Public Library - Alondra Branch

Mission:

To provide our diverse communities with easy access to the information and knowledge they need to nurture their cultural exploration and lifelong learning.

Vision:

To be a leader among community-based library systems in quality of service, breadth of material, use of technology, welcoming facilities and depth of community support.

History:

Dedicated on June 13, 1970, the Alondra Library was opened with a collection of nearly 15,000 volumes. The ground was broken for the Library on Jan 14, 1970. Built by the City of Norwalk, the library was to place a special emphasis on Norwalk's Mexican-American heritage and culture.

Funds for the first Spanish language books were donated by the Spanish club, El Circulo Español, from Cerritos College. The library was the second in the city and would serve the population of the southern area of the city which includes ten elementary and middle schools.