Libros Schmibros

Libros Schmibros is a lending library located in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California. This small business, with 5 to 9 employees, has been operating since 2010 and has served over 16,000 patrons. Libros Schmibros provides low-or no-cost books to a diverse community, including native and immigrant residents of the Eastside and Westside of Los Angeles. Their mission is to promote the joy of reading and recognize the transformative power of literature. Since launching, they have circulated over 19,000 books within the Boyle Heights community and beyond. The library's current location in Mariachi Plaza, established in February 2012, was chosen for its proximity to the Metro Gold Line, enhancing accessibility for patrons. Prior to this, Libros Schmibros operated at 2000 E 1st Street in Los Angeles until 2012. They also had a significant presence at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles from August to November 2011, hosting an installation called "Libros Schmibros at the Hammer." To learn more about Libros Schmibros and their book lending programs, visit their website at librosschmibros.org.