Matilija Lending Library and Bookstore

Centering BIPOC stories and power in the San Gabriel Valley

3571 Lexington Avenue

El Monte, CA 91731

We are temporarily closed on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Saturday 1 - 5 PM

 

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As a volunteer-run library and community space, we rely on supporters like you to stay open. Every contribution helps.

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Love our space? Rent it for your next event! Whether it’s a birthday, show, workshop, or hangout — our cozy outdoor space is now available to book. Help us utilize our space and support our programs! More info + booking: matilijabooks.o
Love national parks and public lands? Come hang out! Join us for a chill Saturday social at Peck Road Water Conservation Park (5401 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006) from 11am–2pm. Meet fellow environmentalists, learn what’s happening in our
✨Join us for an Herbal Tea Workshop!✨ 🌿 When: Sunday, March 23rd | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Matilija Lending Library, 3571 Lexington Ave, El Monte, CA 91731 RSVP: Venmo $20 to Carla-Macal by March 20th (25% of all donations go to La Escuela Pop
Due to fire-related closures and lower foot traffic, we’ve made the tough decision to temporarily close on Tuesdays and Fridays to better manage our resources. This change will help us sustain our space while we continue working on our nonprofi
Solidarity Is Our Love Language Building Community & Collective Liberation We refuse to let fear divide us. We refuse to be isolated in a time when we need each other the most. Love is an act of resistance, and solidarity is how we move forward-t
Art Build: Friday, Feb 7, 2-6 PM Join us to make signs for the march! Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies. Lunar New Year March: Saturday, Feb 8, 1 PM From Chinatown to Palestine, we march against displacement and imperialism
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Lunar New Year celebration! 🐍🧨🧧 In times like these, we ground ourselves in art, community, the culture of our ancestors, and moments of joy. #MatilijaLendingLibrary #MatilijaBooks #ElMonte #SGV #SanGabri
Thanks again to @tellyvy for teaching a woodblock printing class, and to everyone who joined us! ✨ We’ll have more fun events and community building in 2025, including our Lunar New Year celebration this Saturday, Feb 1st. #MatilijaLendingLibra