Located just a few miles from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), the El Segundo Public Library's mission is to meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the community in a welcoming environment. It provides organized collections, professional research staff, educational programs, and access to an extensive network of resources through current technology and participation in cooperative library systems. The library encourages the enjoyment of literature in the formative years by offering story times and reading programs for children, providing print and online references for homework assignments, and selecting exciting reading materials that cultivate lifelong learners.