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Studio City Branch Library

A neighborhood San Fernando Valley branch where an on-site urban garden and an electric-vehicle charging station sit alongside the stacks on Moorpark Street.

📖 About Studio City Branch Library

The Studio City Branch Library serves the heart of Studio City from 12511 Moorpark Street, a mid-century branch that opened in 1963 to a design by architect Joe Jordan, who adapted his plan from the earlier Sun Valley Branch at a construction cost of just over $250,000. Part of the Los Angeles Public Library system, the branch pairs its traditional collections with distinctly modern amenities, including an urban garden on the grounds and an electric-vehicle charging station in the parking lot. Inside, visitors find mobile-device charging stations, ZoomText accessibility software, and world-language collections in both Russian and Spanish that reflect the community it serves. The children's and youth services stand out for their inclusive touches, offering Sensory Kits designed for young patrons with different needs. For families who like to explore, the branch even lends birdwatching kits and neighborhood science kits that can be checked out and taken into the surrounding Valley.

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Opened in 1963, designed by architect Joe Jordan (adapted from the Sun Valley Branch)
• On-site urban garden and an electric-vehicle charging station in the lot
• Russian and Spanish world-language collections
• Lends birdwatching kits, neighborhood science kits, and Sensory Kits for kids

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