LIBRARY NOTICES  

The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library will be closed on Saturday, May 17, due to the Armed Forces Day Parade.  All branch libaries will be open that day.

All libraries will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

Beginning Sunday, September 9, 2007 through Sunday, June 15, 2008 - the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on selected Sundays!  (Click on 'Locations & Hours' on this web page).


The Torrance Public Library is committed to providing materials and services in a variety of formats that satisfy the educational, informational, recreational and cultural needs of our diverse community.  The Library supports lifelong independent learning and the individual's need for current, popular and informational materials.  Torrance Public Library serves as a center for community information, services and activities.

A trained and helpful staff uses traditional and innovative methods and technologies to provide quality Library collections, efficient services, and programs in easily accessible locations throughout the community.

Youth Services Reference Services Outreach and Access Services Cultural Services

Borrower Services Technical Support Services Administrative Services Library Collections

Torrance Public Library Acceptable Use Policy

Torrance Public Library Standards of Behavior