I finally made it out to the Cerritos Library, and wow -- this place was really nice. Even before…read moreyou walk in, that dolphin fountain out front sets the tone. The sound of the water and the dolphin family sculpture is so tranquil, and because I really connect with dolphins, it honestly felt like the perfect welcome. Right when you walk inside, the artwork in the glass displays pulls you in. It's creative, organized, and just visually nice to take in. As you wander further in, the large aquarium connected to the children's section is another standout -- it adds this calm, magical feel to the space. I grabbed a magazine and found a quiet window seat, and those 30 minutes of zero calls, zero texts, zero noise? Pure heaven. I didn't realize how much I missed just sitting and reading without a single interruption. Before heading out, I checked out the psychology and cooking sections, and it reminded me how much I've always loved libraries and bookstores. The whole visit made me want to get a library card and come back once a month just to enjoy that peaceful moment. I could've spent hours just checking out each section. If you want a quiet, beautiful place to escape for a bit, this library is it.

I had a nice time browsing through the magazines and reading my books here. Parking is free and the…read moregrounds a kept clean. The library itself smells a bit moldy and it did trigger my allergies. The WiFi access wasn't available for me to use since I am not a Cerritos resident or a library card holder. What a bummer. The seeds library is nice and the 80s movie theater themed architecture interesting. I wouldn't mind visiting again if I am in the vicinity.

Spending my summer vacations in the 90s here is one of my fondest memories…read more I came back recently after too long a hiatus from reading and the nostalgic feeling I got from entering gave me an extra thrill to delve back into the different worlds found in books. The librarians I encountered were incredibly helpful and was patient with me as the library world has changed a bit for me. The library itself was clean and orderly. I'm excited to spend more time combing the shelves and taking a step away from doom scrolling.

How do you review a library?? But I read they just got rid of late fees, so I am back! The kiddo is…read moregetting into reading, so we're here for the piles of books this summer. The app makes it easy to reserve online and pick up. This location is not fancy, I know some Long Beach or Cerritos locations are like playgrounds or museums. We caught the end of a little magic show one afternoon and have been trying to catch another event for the kids.

This library is in Mae Boyar Park. It's a nice place to visit before or after the park. There is a…read morechildren's area to the right when you walk in. Plenty of tables and computers to use. They have toys, puppets and coloring sheet for the kids. Very cute neighborhood library. They even have a fish tank.

This is our go to local library since it's right around the corner from us…read more Indoor: Clean, quiet, and recently got a facelift. The library still feels a little on the old school side (the computers could be better updated) Outdoor: Parking is ample. It's right next to a park. It's also right by a major street (Del Amo) so you gotta keep an eye on your little ones when outside. Staff: The staff is fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and they remember you! This makes a difference. Children's area: The library is small but the kids area is nice and big for how small the library is. There are open ended toys and a little floor area to read. There's a sizable kids Spanish books area, which is what we normally go for. Programs: My daughter is in preschool 3x a week so it's hard to make it to the toddler reading times. However, we participated during the summer and it was great. She also participated in the reading program where she could get prizes and she loved that! The reading time usually includes reading, music/dancing, and a craft/art time. The app is super useful and really easy to use. If I forget our library card, I can just use the app. Did I mention how friendly the staff is?!

A community library that offers a selection of books and different types of media. On Tuesdays…read moretheirs story times for the kids which is interactive and fun for families. Towards the back near the book store there are computers available to use for leisure. The library offers several study tables that are first come first serve. The library is open to any CA resident. The book store in the back offer books ($1-$2) which is a great deal for avid readers.

This library is loud. The staff is loud and talks continuously. The people that come are very loud…read more Babies are crying. This library sounds like a playground. I do not recommend this library if you are looking for a quiet place to work or study.

Our neighborhood library is a gem! The staff is knowledgeable, content needed is always available…read moreand it's quiet! We are so very lucky to be able to stroll across the park and visit!

Visited this library a couple times for some quick meet ups…read more THE EXPERIENCE: every time I've arrived it's been before they open. I've waited outside and have seen a woman come out and clean the glass doors. I can appreciate someone taking pride in their work place which makes it look presentable. The staff seemed friendly and welcoming. CON: The one thing I didn't like was... every time I've come there's a woman who unlocks the door from the inside and just walks away afterward. I think it would be a nice gesture or maybe common courtesy to actually open the door, say "We're open" and hold the door as people come in... I don't know. Maybe I'm asking too much but I just think of it as if there's someone waiting to come inside... I would also take the extra step to not just unlock the door but to say we're open and extend the door open for the patrons waiting. PROS: I like that it's welcoming and calm. They have space with tables where you can do quick meetups. WiFi does not lag and friendly staff. WOULD I RECOMMEND? WOULD I RETURN? I would recommend to anyone needing to use space and wanting to visit a quiet, cute little library to do so. Not to mention the books (lol). Very kid friendly - for all ages! (:

Five stars to the wonderful customer service and the helpful staff! I recently reserved a book…read morethrough their online catalog service. The wait time for the book to arrive at this library was only a couple of days. Once I called the library to arrange pickup, my book was ready within a few minutes. I was very grateful to have finally found this book because it was completely checked out throughout my surrounding orange county locations and Long Beach.

My kids and I enjoy coming to this library which is about 1/2 a mile from where we reside. It's…read morepretty small but it always has what we need. My twelve year old enjoys the book selection they have and if they don't have the book, you can put a hold on it and they can bring it here for pickup. Staff is really nice and helpful. I've seen them go far and beyond to help out people in the library with book, pc's, copies and other library issues. My six year old enjoys the books, toys and computers. You know how kids are, even though we have them at home they always love the pc's in this place. They also have lots of parking, so that is not an issue at allI wouldn't have any problem recommending this library to any of my family or friends.

Local public library that I visited recently to renew my library card and pick up a California…read moreParks Pass. Unfortunately, I was put on a waitlist for the parks pass, but they did renew my library card really quickly. It's a pretty quiet place, and never seems to be overly crowded whenever I stop by. Plenty of parking in their lot, in addition to a bunch of available street parking.

Five stars for programming. Bali is top notch when it comes to organizing events and activities for…read morethe kids. I know it's not as freshly remodeled as some other branches, but we really appreciate the thoughtful planning and interactive opportunities.

Wowww I grew up coming here and moved away 10 years ago. I came back today with my kids and it's…read moresoo cute and so clean. I love the kids area and how it's completely separate from the adults area. What a smart idea! It had some kids toys and a variety of seating options and tons of fun books! Love what they have done!

It's been a while since I last visited and it's good to see that cypress library is taking…read moreconstructive feedback into consideration. I actually am sitting in my car in the parking lot after briefly walking into to help the kids with homework. As soon as I got back to the car, I checked Yelp to see if they enabled no/half star ratings. The library is overflowing with homeless people. They are now all over the Children's areas and the smell and condition of the library is unbearable. It's clear that the city is enjoying their apportionment of homeless funding in exchange for helping them get into public spaces for shelter. As a result of this, the library, which ironically shares a parking lot with the police station and another gov building, is unusable for its intended purpose. Its smell is so putrid and heavy, my kids commented as soon as the door opened to enter. We searched for a place to sit that wasn't so rank or close to the homeless, but there was nowhere to sit. The other students in the building were also commenting, so it's a feeling shared by others -- not just myself. Looks like this library has been ruined.

This is a great community style library and a great place to take little ones. The librarians are…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. They also have a book club that meets monthly. Along with books, they also have a few computers available for use. Located next door to Social Services on Alondra.

Needed to sign up for a library card. Hubby and I came in on a Saturday afternoon, parked (plenty…read moreof parking, it seemed), walked to the front desk, requested an application, and got started right away. The staff member was very helpful, provided all information we needed, and we were in and out of there in probably 12 or 15 minutes. Five stars on the process! For the library itself, it is a small library with almost no one in there. We didn't take a good look around, but it may be one of the smallest L.A. libraries I've seen, and I'm sure the selection is very limited. The folks that were there were mainly much older, or kids. There did seem to be a small event (perhaps arts and crafts?) in one of the rooms behind the front desk for the kids. But, overall, it was a very quiet and unoccupied library. An update would maybe help, as well, but I don't know if that'll be a priority for the city/county. Likely won't be back, but that's mainly because I can use the library card for e-resources. Convenient!

4/4/26 This is one of my favorite locations of bookstores at the Long Beach town. Staff are…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is perfect. Lots of parking. There is a café inside. As usual, I am surprised that I had not dropped a review for this bookstore, and I am here at least once a month, at the very least. Immense selection of books greeting cards, gifts, fiction, nonfiction everything is arranged and organized accordingly. I just love this bookstore. Great big parking lot that is free but it is shared among many businesses at the Long Beach town center. Great experience each time. Prices are fair (compared to Amazon?) at least you can actually pick up a book. Read it at the café and if you decide to buy it go for it if not, then just return it.

I'm not much of a book guy BUT I bought and own two books from this establishment so I have some…read morecredibility here, I kinda just like going here for a potential third place hangout or study area if ever. You could potentially get away from buying books and just open them up and read them there at the store. They have a large variety that I dare say it's at the same level as if you shopped online, they seem to also have "saucey" content in the mangas sections. The staff is friendly and are knowledgeable so they can recommend you a book! They also have this... $40 Yearly Barnes and Nobles Subscription that knocks off 10% (20% at rare occasions within the year) for every purchase as well as a free cafe drink upgrade if the bookstore has a cafe (NOT A STARBUCKS, THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT STATBUCKS GIFT CARDS), and a free annual tote bag (you cannot double dip for a second bag until you renew it). Unless you're planning on spending $400+ for the next 12 months or you're a regular cafe go'er, I wouldn't say this is for you. The seating for the cafe is fine, but can fill up real easily with most customers that intend to stay more than an hour.