We’ve made changes to serve you better! The library rooms reservation process is now handled through ActiveNet, the City of West Hollywood’s Online Reservation system. Please go online to https://apm.activecommunities.com/weho or call West Hollywood Park at (323) 848-6534 for Library room rentals and information.

The West Hollywood Library building was built and is owned by the City of West Hollywood, and opened on October 1, 2011. The Library building hosts a variety of programming and exhibitions.

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Virtual 360 Tour of the West Hollywood Library, City Council Chambers and its adjoining parking structure. Click on the button on the top right corner to view the tour in fullscreen.

The West Hollywood Library campus provides opportunities for Cultural Programs and displays within the public areas of the West Hollywood Library Facility. Organizations and individuals are welcome to apply for sponsorship. Proposals are reviewed by an inter-agency committee on a quarterly basis. Please note that the Library receives far more requests for programming than it is able to accommodate.

To apply please complete the application found here:
West Hollywood Library Cultural Programming Application

Cultural Programming

We have a variety of Cultural Programming at the library. For a list of upcoming events click here or follow WeHo Arts at the links below.   

Sign up for our Arts Briefs e-newsletter of programs

Public Art

There are two commissioned public artworks, 'Peace, Freedom, and Creativity' (2011) by Shepard Fairey and 'Platanus bibliotechalis' (2011) by David Wiseman as part of the City's Percent for Art initiative. Also associated with the Library are the Art in the Streets murals by Kenny Scharf and RETNA  that adorn the sides of the adjacent Parking Structure and were installed as part of MOCA's Art in the Streets exhibition.

There are two artworks on long term loan at the library: Heart Sculpture by Mr. Brainwash and West Hollywood Park by Ramiro Gomez.

Rotating Library Exhibitions

The City of West Hollywood through WeHo Arts presents rotating exhibitions at the West Hollywood Library. For a timeline of past exhibitions click below. For more information on West Hollywood Library exhibits, please contact Mike Che, Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Coordinator, at mche@weho.org.

Room Use / Rentals at the Library

Study Rooms (up to 6 people) - These rooms are available for any type of meeting, including private studying and can seat up to 6 people. One study room can be reserved one week in advance by contacting the Library's Information Desk, and two others can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. For the best chance of reserving a room, show up when the Library first opens in the morning. For hours and Library contact info click here.

West Hollywood Room (up to 10 people) - The West Hollywood Room may be reserved by non-profit groups for small, non-recurring meetings during normal Library business hours up to one month in advance. The room is located on the uppermost level of the Library and seats up to 10 people. For more information or to reserve, please call the library at 310-652-5340.

Community Meeting Room (fits up to 80 people)  We’ve made changes to serve you better! The library rooms reservation process is now handled through ActiveNet, the City of West Hollywood’s Online Reservation system.  Please go online to https://apm.activecommunities.com/weho or call West Hollywood Park at (323) 848-6534 for Library room rentals and information.

Council Chambers / Public Meeting Room (approximately 170 seats) - This is the large public meeting room located in the Auto Court. The use of this room is only for City-sponsored programs as approved by the City Council and is not rentable. We’ve made changes to serve you better! The library rooms reservation process is now handled through ActiveNet, the City of West Hollywood’s Online Reservation system. Please go online to https://apm.activecommunities.com/weho or call West Hollywood Park at (323) 848-6534 for Library room rentals and information.        Virtual 360 Tour of the City Council Chambers. Click on the button on the top right corner to view the tour in fullscreen.

Other options for space - If none of the above options work for you, you may wish to contact www.spacefinderla.com to search for free or inexpensive space in various arts venues; and the City of West Hollywood Recreation Online for spaces in West Hollywood Park, King's Road Park, and Plummer Park available for rent. 

Other Libraries: There are several libraries within a few blocks outside the borders of West Hollywood including the LAPL's Will & Ariel Durant Library and the Beverly Hills Library which have community rooms for rent.

Theatre/Rehearsal Space: In the City of West Hollywood the following resources may help you with finding performance or rehearsal space for your theatre production:

• Theatre Guide
• Actor's Company       
• MACHA Theatre
• Spacefinder LA

Phase I includes the newly-opened West Hollywood Library located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard (at Melrose) which is a 32,000 square foot LEED certified building designed by architects Steve Johnson and Jim Favaro. Phase I of the West Hollywood Park Master Plan is one of the major components of the City’s 25th Anniversary Capital Project which also includes development of the West Hollywood City Hall Automated Garage and Community Plaza Project and implementation of the Plummer Park Master Plan.

• 25th Anniversary Capital Project Facts
• Archived Related News Releases
• Online Media Kit
• Library Photos

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