Central Library

Why go

Legorreta's design turns a civic building into something visually memorable: bright surfaces, a tall yellow atrium and outdoor plazas change the feel of a library visit. The Latino Collection and Marie Swartz Art Resource Center offer a reason to look beyond the building itself.

What to look for

• A tall yellow atrium anchors the colorful interior.
• Outdoor plazas were conceived as places to read.
• The library houses Latino and art resource collections.

Useful to know

• Visit as a working library and give readers space, especially while looking at the atrium and collections.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.