The Los Angeles Central Library will extend its weekend hours beginning December 1, giving residents more time to use study rooms, computers and community programs. What’s changing Library officials said the change responds to strong demand from students and working families, many of whom can only visit on weekends. The new schedule is a one-year […]
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