Hollywood’s Public Libraries: Hours, Cards, Printing, and Which Branch Fits Your Errand

If you just need a quiet table near Ivar on a Sunday, you have one option. If you need on-site parking for a weekday pickup on Sunset, there is a different door to use. The city system serving Hollywood is the Los Angeles Public Library, and three branches cover this part of Los Angeles with different hours, parking, and services. Here is what is open where, what it costs, and how to use it without a second trip.

Three Hollywood branches, three slightly different playbooks

Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Branch is the large regional facility at 1623 Ivar Avenue in Hollywood. It lists street parking and a bike rack, and it is the only Hollywood branch open on Sundays. As of today, posted hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Phone 323-856-8260; email [email protected].

Will & Ariel Durant Branch serves Sunset Boulevard at 7140 W. Sunset Boulevard. This location shows an on-site parking lot and a bike rack. Current hours are Monday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday closed. Phone 323-876-2741; email [email protected].

John C. Fremont Branch serves Melrose Avenue at 6121 Melrose Avenue, also with a parking lot and bike rack. Its posted hours match Durant’s pattern: Monday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Tuesday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday closed. Phone 323-962-3521; email [email protected].

Collections vary a bit. Goldwyn-Hollywood lists a Spanish language collection. Durant lists Russian and Spanish language collections. Fremont lists Spanish. All three advertise public computers, Wi‑Fi, and wireless printing; Goldwyn-Hollywood also calls out Tech2Go device bundles on its services list. You can place holds for pickup at any of these three locations, and your returns are accepted at any Los Angeles Public Library location citywide.

If you are trying to decide quickly: go to Ivar on Sundays, go to Sunset or Melrose if you need a parking lot, and pick Durant if you need Russian-language materials. All three handle ordinary checkouts, returns, and holds, so the real differences are hours, parking, and language shelves.

Cards, e‑cards, and who qualifies in Los Angeles

Library cards are free for California residents. To apply in person, bring a photo ID and proof of current address. A single document can cover both if you have a California driver license or another ID issued by the California DMV. Without that, one photo ID (for example a passport, school or employee card) plus one proof of address (for example a credit card statement or business mail with a current postmark) works as well.

Los Angeles City residents can also get an e‑card instantly online. This is limited by licensing to City of Los Angeles residents only. If you already have a physical LAPL card, you do not need an e‑card in addition. If you live in California but outside the City and want full privileges, visit any open LAPL branch with ID and proof of address and apply in person for a no‑fee card.

If your permanent address is outside California, LAPL offers a non‑resident card for a $50.00 fee. That card is issued and renewed in person at the time of payment; it is not processed by mail. For students, Los Angeles Unified School District automatically issues a Student Success Card. That card works without fines and is good for borrowing, online homework help, and e‑media; if you do not know your number, a branch desk will look it up with your student information.

Borrowing rules are straightforward. The regular checkout limit is 30 items on both standard cards and e‑cards, and 5 items on a Student Success Card. Standard loan periods are 3 weeks for books and audiobooks and 1 week for DVDs and CDs. Most items can be renewed up to three times unless there is a hold. Holds are capped at 30 per account at a time. You can return items to any LAPL branch, not only where you borrowed them.

LAPL has been fine‑free since 2020 for overdue returns. That means no daily overdue charges on late items. It does not change replacement charges if something is lost or damaged, and accounts with long‑overdue items can be blocked until the items are returned or charges are resolved. The borrowing page lists default replacement fees when a manufacturer price is not available, for example $25 for an adult hardback and $30 for a DVD.

Computers, Wi‑Fi, and printing at Hollywood branches

All three Hollywood locations offer public computers and in‑building Wi‑Fi. LAPL’s computer use policy gives cardholders up to 2 hours per day on Internet and word‑processing stations. If you do not have a card, staff can issue a Guest Pass good for 1 hour per day of computer time. Children’s “Kids’ Path” computers run on a separate 30‑minute timer. Reservations not used within 10 minutes of the start time are cancelled automatically so staff can reassign the station.

Wireless printing is citywide and consistent. The library provides a free daily print allotment of $6.25 to every cardholder or Guest Pass user. Black‑and‑white pages are $0.25 each and color pages are $0.50 each. In dollar terms, that is up to 25 black‑and‑white pages or 12 color pages per day, or a mix that totals $6.25. When you hit the allotment, printing will resume the next day. Remote print jobs submitted from home are held at the release station for 24 hours.

On branches with parking lots, plan to release your print jobs inside; there is no curbside print pickup. File formats commonly used for office work and photos are accepted for wireless printing, including PDFs, Word and Excel files, and standard image types. If you want help formatting a document or attaching a file from your phone, ask for a Cybernaut; these staff members provide short one‑on‑one tech help sessions on printing, scanning, and basic device setup.

One quiet but useful difference across the three Hollywood branches is the “Getting Here” line on each page. Frances Howard Goldwyn lists street parking only, and that is a constraint to keep in mind if you are coming during peak evening events along Hollywood Boulevard. Both Durant and Fremont list an on‑site lot, which can save a few minutes if you are stopping in for a five‑minute pickup or computer session.

Meeting a group or running an event at a branch

Branch meeting rooms exist, but they are not drop‑in spaces. LAPL rents meeting rooms to outside groups with an application, insurance, and staffing conditions attached. The application window is 12 months to 1 month before the date. Proof of insurance acceptable to the City is required 30 days before the event. Payment is due 30 days before the event, or you can submit a fee‑waiver request if you qualify under library policy.

Rates are posted by venue category. The branch meeting room fee is $250 for a four‑hour block. Branch parking lots are available as venues as well, at $300 for a four‑hour block. If your event is outside normal public service hours, the library requires city security staffing. Overtime rules apply, and there is a four‑hour minimum cost for that security shift. Room setup at branches is theater style by default; Central Library downtown offers more layouts.

Capacity varies by building. The city’s facility‑rentals page states that branch meeting rooms accommodate approximately 40 to 100 people, depending on the branch. Not every branch has a public‑bookable room, and room calendars are controlled at the branch level. The process is to contact the senior librarian or librarian‑in‑charge at the branch you want, confirm availability for your date, and then submit the Branch Facility Use application. If you cancel at least 21 days ahead, fees are fully refunded. Cancellation 2–20 days out results in a 50 percent refund; less than 48 hours means fees are forfeited.

Separately from rentals, branches host community programs in their own rooms. Goldwyn-Hollywood routinely schedules literacy tutoring, cultural workshops, and other public events. Those programs are free to attend as library programming and do not follow the rental‑fee schedule described above. If you are looking for a space just to study privately or take a video call, call ahead and ask the Hollywood branch you plan to visit. Most LAPL branches do not offer private study rooms for individuals, and the Hollywood locations typically operate on open reading rooms and scheduled programs rather than individual room reservations.

Which branch to use for common Hollywood errands

Sunday pickup or study

Use Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional. It is open 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sundays. The other two Hollywood branches are closed on Sundays.

Quick errand with parking

Pick Durant on Sunset or Fremont on Melrose. Both show on‑site parking lots. That is useful for a five‑minute hold pickup or to release a remote print job from your phone.

Evening computer session after work

All three locations are open to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday. If you do not have a card, you can ask for a Guest Pass and will get 1 hour on a public computer. With a card, plan on up to 2 hours per day. Save your work somewhere portable; computers clear sessions at the end of your time.

Language shelves

For Russian materials in Hollywood, Will & Ariel Durant is the branch that lists a Russian collection. For Spanish, all three Hollywood branches indicate Spanish shelves, with Goldwyn-Hollywood and Fremont both calling them out on their branch pages.

Key things to know before you go

• Hollywood’s three city branches handle standard borrowing, returns, holds, and printing. The differences that affect a quick errand are hours, language shelves, and whether there is an on‑site lot.
• Only Goldwyn-Hollywood opens on Sundays (1:00–5:00 pm). For a Sunday return or pickup in Hollywood, that is the one that is open.
• Printing is budgeted citywide at $6.25 per day per person. Black‑and‑white prints are $0.25 each; color is $0.50 each. Remote print jobs stay in the queue for 24 hours.
• LAPL computers: 2 hours/day with a card; 1 hour/day with a Guest Pass. Reservations unused after 10 minutes are cancelled automatically.
• Cards are free to California residents. Bring a photo ID and proof of address. City of Los Angeles residents can get an e‑card online. Non‑California residents can buy a card for $50 in person.
• Standard borrowing limits: up to 30 items checked out and up to 30 holds at once. Books and audiobooks check out for 3 weeks; DVDs and CDs for 1 week.
• LAPL is fine‑free for overdue returns. Replacement charges still apply for lost or damaged items, and very late items can block an account until resolved.
• Meeting rooms are rented with a formal process. Branch meeting rooms are $250 per four‑hour block; branch parking lots are $300 per four hours. Insurance and staffing rules apply.

Reader Q&A

Can I return a book at Durant that I checked out at Goldwyn-Hollywood?

Yes. Los Angeles Public Library allows returns at any branch citywide. You can borrow at one location and return at another without penalty. That is useful if you checked out near Ivar but your commute takes you past Sunset or Melrose later in the week.

Is Sunday service available anywhere in Hollywood?

Yes. Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional on Ivar is open on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Will & Ariel Durant and John C. Fremont do not offer Sunday hours at this time, so direct Sunday errands to the regional location.

How much does printing cost and is there a daily limit?

Black‑and‑white pages are $0.25 each and color pages are $0.50 each. The system gives you a free daily allotment of $6.25 per person, which resets every day. Remote print jobs are held for 24 hours at the release station.

Who can get an online e‑card, and what if I live in Los Angeles County but not the City?

Only residents inside the City of Los Angeles can receive an instant e‑card online because of licensing. If you live elsewhere in California, including elsewhere in Los Angeles County, you can still get a no‑fee LAPL card by applying in person at a branch with photo ID and proof of current address.

To choose quickly, match your errand to the branch’s hard facts. Use Ivar on Sundays, use Sunset or Melrose if you want a parking lot, and carry your ID once so your card and printing credit work at any desk you visit after that.

Published: September 5, 2026