14-06-2025
Los Angeles Public Library to close downtown branches on Saturday amid safety concerns
Citing anticipated protests and ongoing safety concerns in the downtown area, the Los Angeles Public Library announced Friday it will temporarily close three of its branches on Saturday.
The closures affect the Central Library, Chinatown Branch, and Little Tokyo Branch. The library also closed the branches on Monday due to ongoing protests.
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In addition, the 3rd annual June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed. A new date has not yet been announced.
Library officials stated that they hope to reschedule the event in the near future and will provide updates when available.
For updates on rescheduled events and reopening information, the public is encouraged to check
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