A Community in Need of LibraryPark 

West Hollywood needs a library that serves as a place to gather, reconnect with community, learn and experience new ideas and shared passion. But our current library is not up to the task. It was built in 1959, and our needs have changed greatly in 50 years.

In a 2006 community survey, more than half of the respondents ranked "an expanded and enhanced library facility and services" as one of the most important needs of the community. Based on County of Los Angeles Public Library standards, the West Hollywood Library should have 47 computer stations. The current library only has room to squeeze in seven public access computers.

Despite these shortcomings, our community's use of and need for a library remain strong. Since 2000, close to 1 million books and audiovisual materials have been checked out of the library, the equivalent of four to five books or other materials every year for every West Hollywood resident.

West Hollywood needs green space, cultural space and civic space. We need suitable meeting space for City Council meetings, public lectures and performances, and increased public parking to serve the park, library and surrounding commercial district.

LibraryPark will provide much-needed meeting space, improved collections and resources—as well as an expanded park and additional parking—that our community wants and deserves.

Please support LibraryPark today.