Veterans Neighborhood Library
🏢 City of Commerce Public Library · Commerce, California
Veterans Neighborhood Library
The Veterans Neighborhood Library is the southern branch of the City of Commerce Public Library system, serving the Greenwood Avenue corridor in the southern end of Commerce. Open Monday and Tuesday afternoons, it provides residents with books, computers, and free access to library cards at no cost.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 1pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 6134 S. Greenwood Ave., COMMERCE, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 887-4493
Website: cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 8553XVF9+CJ (COMMERCE, CA)
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📖 About Veterans Neighborhood Library
The Veterans Neighborhood Library is one of two city-operated neighborhood branches in Commerce, a small industrial city in southeastern Los Angeles County. Situated at 6134 S. Greenwood Ave., it serves residents in the southern portion of the city along with the adjacent Greenwood neighborhood. The City of Commerce operates its own independent public library system — separate from LA County Library — with two compact neighborhood branches that keep the library close to where people live. The Veterans branch focuses on afternoon access from 1 to 6 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, complementing its sister Bristow Neighborhood Library, which is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Together the two branches give Commerce residents library access on four weekday afternoons each week.
⭐ What makes this library special
- City of Commerce's southern neighborhood library — independently operated by the city, not LA County Library
- Open Monday and Tuesday 1–6 pm, complementing the Bristow branch (open Wed–Thu) to cover four afternoons per week
- Free city library card available to Commerce residents, employees, and students
- Physical collection of books, DVDs, and magazines for checkout
- Public computers and Wi-Fi for in-library use
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Commerce cardholders can access digital resources through the city library system:
📚 Services
- Physical book, DVD, and magazine lending
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Free library card for Commerce residents, employees, and students
- Interlibrary loan access
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Children's materials and youth collections
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth programming
- Community reading events
- Summer reading program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Veterans Neighborhood Library only open two days a week?
The City of Commerce operates two small neighborhood library branches with a coordinated schedule: Veterans is open Monday and Tuesday afternoons, while the Bristow Neighborhood Library at 1466 S. McDonnell Ave. is open Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Together they give residents library access on four weekday afternoons. This split schedule lets the city maintain two conveniently located branches within the community.
Is the Veterans Neighborhood Library part of LA County Library?
No — the City of Commerce operates its own independent public library system. The two Commerce neighborhood libraries (Veterans and Bristow) are funded and run directly by the city, not LA County Library. Commerce residents can get a free city library card at either branch.
What is the sister branch to the Veterans Neighborhood Library?
The Bristow Neighborhood Library at 1466 S. McDonnell Ave., Commerce, CA 90040 (phone 323-887-4492) is the city's other neighborhood branch. It is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 1–6 pm, so the two branches together cover four afternoons each week.
Can I use the library if I don't live in Commerce?
Commerce city library cards are issued to residents, city employees, and students who attend schools in Commerce. If you live outside Commerce, you may be able to get a card based on your proximity or work/school connection — contact the library directly at (323) 887-4493 for current eligibility requirements.
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