Vending Machine Library Opens in Alhambra - MyNewsLA.com

Oct 22, 2024

The city of Alhambra has unveiled a vending library machine at Emery Park, providing access to more than 200 books for checkout, available 24 hours a day, officials announced Monday.

“This is a wonderful step forward in ensuring our community has access to educational and recreational resources, no matter their schedules,” Alhambra Councilwoman Adele Andrade-Stadler said in a statement. “By providing these 24/7 services at Emery Park, we’re helping families connect, learn and grow together.”

The vending library features a wide range of books in multiple languages, catering to all ages, city officials said.

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“It is especially beneficial for residents on the west side of Alhambra who may not always have the time to visit the main library,” according to a statement from the city.

The vending library kiosk also includes lockers to securely store book holds and other requested items for easy pick-up.

The kiosk was made possible through funding from the 2022-2023 California State Budget, championed by Assemblyman Mike Fong as a community project for Alhambra, according to city officials.

Along with the vending library, the city has introduced another vending machine called “A Locker of Things,” offering family-friendly games like UNO, Spoons and Candy Land, among others.

For more information on how to access the Locker of Things and Vending Library, residents can visit www.alhambralibrary.org or contact the Alhambra Library.