Matilija Collective

A community lending library and creative space centering BIPOC stories and power in the San Gabriel Valley

3571 Lexington Avenue

El Monte, CA 91731

Regular Hours:

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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Huge thanks to Teresa Mei Chuc @tue_my_chuc for weaving beautiful palm leaves from our back lot and to Jen Cheng @jencvoice for leading an inspiring feng shui poetry session. Shout out to Susan for opening Matilija and making it all possible. A remi
Hey beautiful baddies! Are you looking for a sober event? REACH LA and Matilija Lending Library present Sexy and Sober- a queer-friendly, substance free party with a Y2K theme on Friday, May 16 from 6pm-9pm. This is the first in a series of events
Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Celebrate with us with a few discounts! Thanks to generous donations from community members and support from @mutualaidla, we’ll also have free children's books available for anyone 17 and under. We’ll be open
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