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LA County Library’s Free Lunch at the Library Program Returns June 16

Nutritious Meals for Kids & Teens at 20 Libraries in Partnership with LA County Department of Parks and Recreation

Los Angeles County, CA – LA County Library is once again partnering with LA County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) to offer its Lunch at the Library program, providing free, healthy meals to youth ages 18 and under this summer. From June 16 to August 8, 2025, participating library locations will offer lunches Monday through Friday from noon to 1 pm, depending on the site schedule.

No registration is required, and there are no income restrictions. Meals are available on a first come, first served basis and must be eaten at the Library.

“This program continues to be a vital service for families in our communities,” said Skye Patrick, County Librarian at LA County Library. “We’re proud to once again provide a safe, welcoming space where children and teens can access nutritious meals, discover books, and stay engaged during the summer months.”

“No family should have to worry about where their next meal will come from, especially when school is out,” said Norma E. García-González, LA County Parks Director. “By collaborating with LA County Library to offer free lunches to the youth at 20 library locations, we’re making healthy food accessible and reinforcing that libraries and parks are hubs of support for our communities. We’re proud to help remove barriers so that every child can thrive, learn, and enjoy a safe space this summer.”

Lunch Schedule by Location:

Monday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm

• East Los Angeles Library
• Lake Los Angeles Library
• Quartz Hill Library
• Rowland Heights Library
• South Whittier Library
• Woodcrest Library

Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm

• Baldwin Park Library
• Carson Library
• Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
• Compton Library
• El Monte Library
• La Puente Library (ends Friday, August 1)
• Lancaster Library
• Lawndale Library
• Lomita Library
• Norwalk Library
• Paramount Library
• San Fernando Library
• San Gabriel Library
• Temple City Library

Important Notes:
No lunch will be served on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day), which are County holidays.

Now in its 11th year, Lunch at the Library is part of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education, and supported locally by the California State Library and the State of California.

For a full schedule and details, visit: LACountyLibrary.org/free-summer-lunch.

About the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation manages 183 parks. It also operates a network of 9 regional parks, 38 neighborhood parks, 20 community parks, 16 wildlife sanctuaries, 8 nature centers, 44 public swimming pools, 25 splash pads, 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches, more than 240 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the largest municipal golf system in the nation, consisting of 20 golf courses at 18 facilities. The department also maintains four botanical centers: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns the iconic Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford (John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources. Visit: parks.lacounty.gov.

About LA County Library
LA County Library belongs to our communities and serves as a portal to learn, grow, and succeed. Founded in 1912, it is one of the largest and most innovative library systems in the US, and was awarded the nation’s highest honor—the National Medal for Museum and Library Service—in 2023. Dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access for all through culturally responsive and dynamic collections, programs, and services, LA County Library serves 3.4 million residents across 3,000 square miles through its 86 libraries and 15-vehicle mobile fleet, including Bookmobiles, MākMō maker mobiles, Reading Machines, and outreach vehicles. To learn more, visit LACountyLibrary.org and follow @LACountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.