Beverly Hills Public Library
🏢 City of Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills Public Library
Beverly Hills's own independent civic library — housed in Charles Moore's landmark 1990 Civic Center complex — anchors a world-famous city with a collection of nearly 200,000 volumes and one of the most highly regarded fine arts collections in Los Angeles.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–9:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–9:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–9:30pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–6pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 288-2244
Website: bhpl.org
Plus Code: 85633JF2+59 (Beverly Hills, CA)
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📖 About Beverly Hills Public Library
The Beverly Hills Public Library is an independent municipal library, completely separate from the Los Angeles Public Library and the LA County Library system. Founded by city council ordinance on December 23, 1929, it moved into its current landmark building in 1990 as part of the Beverly Hills Civic Center complex designed by celebrated architect Charles Moore (1925–1993). Moore blended Spanish Revival, Art Deco and postmodern elements into an ensemble of open courtyards, colonnades and grand staircases that echoes the adjacent 1932 City Hall. With a collection of nearly 200,000 volumes and one of the finest fine arts book collections in the Los Angeles area, the library attracts more than 51,000 visitors per month. Free library cards go to all residents of Beverly Hills and of Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties; a small annual fee applies outside those counties.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Landmark Charles Moore architecture (1990) — part of the Beverly Hills Civic Center, blending Spanish Revival, Art Deco and postmodern design with open courtyards and colonnades
- Founded December 23, 1929 — Beverly Hills City Council established the Municipal Public Library by ordinance; the previous 1965 Martin Stern building appeared as Mike Brady's architecture firm in The Brady Bunch
- Nearly 200,000-volume collection including one of the finest fine arts book collections in the Los Angeles area
- Free cards for ALL residents of LA, Orange and Ventura Counties — not just Beverly Hills — plus no overdue fines
- Roxbury Book Nook satellite branch at 471 S. Roxbury Drive (weekdays 10am–4pm) for quick neighborhood holds pickup
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Beverly Hills Public Library cardholders stream, borrow and read free through the following digital platforms:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Beverly Hills residents and all LA, Orange & Ventura County residents
- Reference and research assistance
- Interlibrary loan via Southern California Library Cooperative
- Homebound delivery service
- No overdue fines (fees for lost or damaged materials only)
- 24-hour telephone renewal line: (310) 288-2223
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Public computers and printers
- Children's Library with Little Theater
- Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library bookstore (Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12pm–4pm)
- Parking: adjacent structure at 450 N. Rexford Dr — first 2 hours free; free after 5pm
🎸 Programs
- Author talks and Library Speakers Consortium webinar series
- Book clubs for adults
- Children's storytimes and Little Theater programming
- Annual summer reading program
- Art exhibitions
- Literacy classes for adult learners
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Beverly Hills Public Library part of the Los Angeles Public Library system?
No. Beverly Hills is an independent incorporated city, so the Beverly Hills Public Library is a standalone municipal library — completely separate from LAPL and from the LA County Library system. It is funded by the City of Beverly Hills and operates its own card, catalog and digital resources.
Do I need to live in Beverly Hills to get a free library card?
No. Free library cards are available to any resident of Beverly Hills or of Los Angeles, Orange or Ventura Counties — just bring a valid photo ID and proof of current address. Residents outside those three counties may obtain a card for a small annual fee.
What makes the library building architecturally significant?
The current building opened September 11, 1990, as part of the Beverly Hills Civic Center designed by celebrated architect Charles Moore (1925–1993). Moore blended Spanish Revival, Art Deco and postmodern elements — echoing the adjacent 1932 City Hall — creating an ensemble of open courtyards, colonnades, promenades and grand staircases. The previous 1965 building by Martin Stern appeared as architect Mike Brady's office exterior in The Brady Bunch.
Does the library have a notable fine arts collection I can browse in person?
Yes. The Beverly Hills Public Library maintains one of the most highly regarded fine arts book collections in the Los Angeles area, spanning art history, architecture, design, photography and related disciplines — reflecting the city's deep ties to the entertainment and arts industries. The collection is browsable on-site and searchable through the library's BiblioCommons catalog at beverlyhills.bibliocommons.com.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.