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Walnut: Visit The Recently Renovated Library

Staff Reports

 

walnut library          Walnut – You may not have noticed, but the Library in the City of Walnut is back open for business!

Closed to the public this past June, the five month, $1.1 million renovation has been completed and the Walnut Library reopened its door on Mon., Nov. 17.

With technological additions funded by the former First District County Supervisor, Gloria Molina, the renovation features a redesigned interior with new carpet, fresh paint and new furniture.  A large group study room has been added, as well as a new Family Place; and the latest in modern technologies.

The Walnut Library now houses 23 all new public-access computers; a flat screen monitor in the Teen Section for gaming and programs; the installation of three automated check-in systems for customer self-service; and an iPad catalog search. There is even a brand new vending machine that will allow patrons to check out laptop computers for use while in the Library.

The Walnut Library is a valuable resource for everyone; not just as a study source for students, but for readers of all ages, including access to digital media, and events open to the public.  And look for special family story-time fun coming in January.

 

Walnut Library Hours:

Sunday/Monday – Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 1 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The Walnut Library is located at 21155 La Puente Road.  They can be reached at (909) 595-0757, or visit http://www.colapublib.org/libs/walnut.

 

 

Walnut: Library Closes For Five Months

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Photo Courtesy: Los Angeles County Library in Walnut

STAFF REPORT

Walnut – Due to a major renovation, the Los Angeles County Library in Walnut will be closing its doors for five months beginning June 7, according to the City of Walnut. The cost of the project is estimated at $945,000.
“Walnut is grateful to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors for approving this project to enhance our community,” said Mayor Antonio “Tony” Cartagena in a news release. “The Walnut Library is a vital resource for our families, students, and seniors, and we are excited to see the renovations that will take place.”
The renovation will include a new floor plan to maximize public space, new furniture, self-checkout technology, additional computers, a large group study room, a new teen area, new carpet and paint, ADA upgrades, a redesigned public meeting room and a digital display in the lobby.
While the Walnut Library is closed, library patrons can visit the L.A. County Diamond Bar location at 21800 Copley Drive, in Diamond Bar; or the Rowland Heights location at 1850 Nogales Street, in Rowland Heights.
Didn’t return your books before the Walnut Library closed its doors? Don’t worry about incurring a five-month late fee. According to a City of Walnut news release, materials checked out from the Walnut location can be returned to any L.A. County public library.
For additional information, please visit the L.A. County Public Library website at http://www.colapublib.org, or the City of Walnut website at http://www.ci.walnut.ca.us.