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Ask Us By Text

Text a Librarian: We now offer free text messaging reference services (standard message rates apply). Text us your questions at (818) 900-2965. Service hours Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. More about Text a Librarian

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Reference Desk: Speak to a Librarian in person at the Reference Desk during Library service hours.

Ask Us By Telephone

Telephone: Call us at (818) 677-2285 to speak to a librarian during Library service hours.

Ask Us By Appointment

By appointment with a Librarian Subject Specialist.