Phantom Libraries for Halloween! (Sounds spookier than "former libraries")

I'm fascinated by phantom libraries, as well as libraries that were formerly something else (e.g. The Santa Paula Library used to be a Safeway?). Former library locations can still be found all over Southern California. Some were built expressly as libraries while others were just a temporary location, or storefront. How did these library spaces get their phantom status-- aka why did the library move?  Oftentimes the library simply outgrew their space. I've included only a few phantoms here, most of which fit that reason, although the Moneta/Junipero Serra Branch was damaged in the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake. Do you have a favorite phantom library?

Canoga Park Branch, Los Angeles Public Library

The Canoga Park Branch opened July 6, 1959 with some special features-- air-conditioning, high windows that permitted a "maximum amount of shelving space" and an amazing zig-zag roof. The library was located at 7260 Owensmouth and designed by Ralph Bowerman and Charles Hobson (who also designed the 1962 Woodland Hills Branch with its parabolic roof). The building now houses an early learning center.

Moneta/Junipero Serra Branch, Los Angeles Public Library

The Moneta Branch formally opened September 28, 1923 at 4255 S. Olive Street. The Mediterannean Revival building was designed by architect Lyman Farwell who also was responsible for the Magic Castle (aka Rollin B. Lane house). In 1934, the branch was renamed Junipero Serra. Unfortunately the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake damaged the building and the library was forced to relocate.

Hyde Park Branch, Los Angeles Public Library

Opened at 6527 Crenshaw on August 1, 1960, this mid-century gem was designed by Kegley, Westphall and Arbogast (who also did the Van Nuys Branch). Information on this location can be found in the California Index at tessa.lapl.org, and includes building specs (branch had 10 parking spaces, seating for 24 adults and 16 children) branch histories (no AC until 1966-67) and an invitation to the opening. The location is vacant and the new Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch was opened at Florence and Van Ness in December 2004.

Helen Hunt Jackson Branch, Los Angeles Public Library

This Spanish-Mediterranean Revival branch was designed by C.E. Noerenberg, who also designed the Jefferson, Figueroa and the 1923 Edendale branches. The branch, named after "Ramona" author Helen Hunt Jackson, opened November 3, 1925 at 2330 Naomi Avenue. The building was auctioned off in 1963 and is now occupied by a church.

Figueroa Branch, Los Angeles Public Library

Opened in 1923, the Figueroa Branch sat on the northwest corner of 80th Street and Figueroa. The English cottage design was by C.E. Nuremberg (who also designed the Helen Hunt Jackson, Jefferson and the 1923 Edendale branches). There are a few Figueroa Branch items in the California Index (via tessa.lapl.org), including a 1936 newspaper article about summer reading (tracked by race horse figures!). The building has been remodeled several times over the years and has been the home of the New Zion Baptist Church since the mid-1960s.