Main Street Branch
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 375-5071
The Main Street Library Branch is located 5 blocks up from the H.B. pier at 525 Main Street.
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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- A behind-the-scenes look at Main Street Library's new Historical Photo Exhibit
- Upcoming fiction and recommended reading lists
- Help locating a job, writing a resume, and more job search assistance with Brainfuse.
Used Book Sales
The volunteers at Main Street operate a used book store, which is open the same hours as the library branch. Donations of books are accepted and most welcome during library hours. Those who need assistance bringing in their donations are encouraged to call the library ahead of their arrival.
Computers & Internet
- Free Wi-Fi is available - no password required.
- 15 cents per page for black and white laser printing from the Computer Lab.
- 15 cents per page for black and white photocopies from the photocopy machine.
- Computer Lab is open Tues to Thur 9:00am to 5:45pm / Fri and Sat 9:00am to 4:45pm.
- Each cardholder gets one hour of computer time per day with the possibility to extend for two additional hours based on availability.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Main Street Library Branch warmly welcomes individuals who would like to make a difference in their community by volunteering. Opportunities include shelving and straightening library materials, pulling requested books for holds, and various other projects as needed. Please contact the library for details.
Library Facts
The Main Street Library has just celebrated its 70th birthday. On Sunday, September 30, 1951, the new library building at 525 Main Street was dedicated by Mayor Vernon Langenbeck. The library was built at a cost of $140,000. Members of the Library Board at the time of the dedication were Pearl M. Jones, president, Berta Tovatt, J. K. McDonald, Edith Vavra, and G. H. Hasson, and the first librarian was Lylyan Mossinger. This library served as the main library from 1951 up until April 1975 when the Central Library was finished. The architectural firm of McLellan, MacDonald and Marcwith designed the Main Street Branch as part of the Civic Center. The 4,500 sq ft building resides on a 9,034 square feet lot. The Main St Branch was renovated in 2008 with the installation of new carpeting, tile flooring, and paint. Wireless Internet services (Wi-Fi) and an expanded computer lab were also added that year.
The Main Street Branch Library was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on April 16, 2013.
In November of 2019, the branch celebrated the installation of thirty new historical photos. This beautiful collection features many aspects of Huntington Beach's past, including the first libraries, early prominent figures and leaders, various City celebrations and buildings, the City's three piers, and the surfing culture of Surf City.
Did you know?
Since its inception in 2016, the Homeless Task Force has had more than 1,600 occasions to assist individuals with housing referrals, mental and physical health referrals, bus passes, DMV forms, gas cards, food, mailing addresses, and family reunifications
