• Building size: 1256 sq. ft.
• Children's area
• Book Drop for returning items accessible 24 hours

nearby libraries

getting here

• Get Directions to: 215 Sumner Ave.
  P.O. Box 585 Avalon, CA 90704

• Local Transit:
  
  Catalina Express (boat)
  

• Non-English Language Collection(s):
  
  Spanish Books for Adults
  Spanish Books for Kids
  
• Online Collections - Available 24 hours:
  
  Online research
  Downloadable Audiobooks from OneClick Digital
  Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from Overdrive
  Downloadable Music from Freegal
  Streaming Movies, Audiobooks & Music from Hoopla
  

local digital history

• Catalina PhotoShare

your local papers

• Los Angeles Times
• Catalina Islander
• Avalon Bay News

Find more magazines and newspapers.

• In person and telephone research assistance

children's services

• Live Homework Help

teen services

• Live Homework Help
• LearningExpress Library (username = 13-digit library card number, password = create your own)

online services

• Email a Librarian
• Online Catalog
• Research Databases
• Downloadable Audiobooks, eBooks and Music

Avalon Library has:

• Public computers: 3
• Children's computers: 1
• Early literacy computers: 1
• Free Wi-fi

Computer policies for the County Library

friends of the library

Friends of the Avalon Library is a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events - join today to get involved!

Friends of the Avalon Library provides these service(s) to support the library:

• Friends of the Library DVD Rentals
• Friends of the Library Book Sale

library history

Avalon Library was established in February of 1914.

Led by the Mary Williams Club (now the Santa Catalina Woman's Club), and the Avalon Chamber of Commerce the townspeople came together to meet the offer that Los Angeles County presented to them "if the citizens could provide furniture, shelves, a space and volunteers to run it", Los Angeles County would furnish the books.

In February 1914, the first L.A. County Public Library "overseas branch", opened at the Grandview Hotel with 196 books, courtesy of the County, the number doubled by that summer.

In November 1915, a raging fire destroyed most of the town, including the library. H.W. Allen managed to salvage 100 books which he stored in his home until a new quarters could be found for the library.

The Sophia yacht club was the first in a series of locations which included City Hall, Kassar Building, Hotel Atwater Arcade, 211 Metropole Ave, and 208 Metropole Ave.

In the Spring of 1962 the Avalon Library found a home in the new County Center at 215 Summer Ave.

local digital history

• Catalina PhotoShare

political representatives

• U.S. Congressional District 47: Alan Lowenthal
• California State Assembly District 70: Patrick O'Donnelll
• California State Senate District 26: Ben Allen
• County Supervisorial District 4: Janice Hahn

local links

• California State University, Dominguez Hills: This site offers class schedules, admission information, distance learning and other useful information about the California University System.
• City of Avalon: Information pertaining to the city located on Santa Catalina Island. Covers local officials, city departments, travel information, Harbor Committees and the Avalon municipal code.
• Internet Guide to Catalina Island: Provides visitors with information about the Island.
• Los Angeles Harbor College: Information about one of the local Los Angeles area junior colleges.
• The Catalina Island Conservancy: The Santa Catalina Island Conservancy was formed in 1972 to preserve and protect the native plants and animals, and biotic communities of Santa Catalina Island. Hiking permits and eco-tours of this beautiful island are available through the Conservancy, as well as a wealth of research based information.
• The Catalina Island Museum: The Catalina Island Museum collects, preserves and presents the rich cultural heritage of Santa Catalina Island and has a knowledgeable staff to help visitors understand the unique history of this special island.