Great customer service and clean safe library . I enjoy the printing and copying services…read moreavailable to the community.

Carson library is newly renovated. They have a great children's area and activities during the week…read moreand Saturdays. We love taking our daughter here! Tricia does a great job with the children's events. Thank you, Tricia and Carson library!

It is the first (and I think only) LAPL branch to have a sensory ROOM…read more It is one of those rare spots that you can vibe with your toddler OR teen. Suggestions for use: Child - Grab a book and tell a story with the help of the felt board Baby/Toddler - Play with toys that encourage fine motor skills Older kids/Teens - Bring in some books (including one for yourself) and parallel read/play (let's face it, teens will probably love the sensory toys too) The children's librarian is also very helpful and approachable.

Came here to get a library card because my Libby account for La county stopped working.read more

More Than Just a Library…read more Peninsula Center Library was the very first library I visited when I moved to the Los Angeles South Bay, and over the years, this place has been through a LOT with me. I've used it during periods of unemployment, for booking study rooms while interviewing for jobs, and simply as a quiet place to sit, read, think, or get some work done. It has become one of those places that holds a lot of memories for me. First, the building itself deserves some appreciation. The modern design and huge windows that let in so much natural light are a must for me. Walking into a bright library just makes my day better. There's also an underground parking structure, although it's limited, and I especially appreciate it on those hot South Bay days when having my car parked in the shade makes a difference. I also LOVE the Friends of the Library sales. They have highly discounted books, CDs, DVDs, and -- my personal favorite -- PUZZLES! The larger monthly book sales are especially fun because they open up the big room and have a much bigger selection. I've bought countless books and puzzles here over the years. I've participated in their reading program, too, and the staff have always been helpful. More recently, work has made this location less convenient for me, so I don't get here nearly as often as I used to. I now visit Katy Geissert Civic Center Library more often simply because of convenience. I used to come here 2-3 times a week, and now I'm probably here around 2-4 times a month. It honestly makes me a little sad because I still love this library. The library's online/app services have also been incredibly useful. I've used them to reserve study rooms and place holds on books without having to make an extra trip. And speaking of study rooms -- these have been a lifesaver. Whether I need somewhere quiet and private to focus on work or a reliable place to take a virtual job interview, being able to reserve a room has been incredibly valuable to me. I also love the bookmark contests! I get to see the creativity of local kids, and some of their artwork is seriously impressive -- sometimes downright jaw-dropping. I love grabbing a free bookmark on my way out. At this point, my typical library visit feels like: walk in for a book, walk out with a book AND a bookmark. The kids' area also looks like such a fun space, even though I don't personally use it. Overall, I love the staff, programs, resources, architecture, and just the general vibe of Peninsula Center Library. It has been much more than a place to check out books for me. It has been a quiet refuge, a workspace, an interview space, a place to discover books, and occasionally a place to find a great puzzle for a few dollars. Even though I don't visit as frequently as I used to, this library will always have a special place in my South Bay story. And yes -- I'll probably keep coming back for those Friends of the Library sales and puzzles.

I luv this library, it's big, clean, convenient (open 7 days) & staff is super friendly. There's…read morealways art on display by local artists. When I stop to browse the paintings & photography, it's like a little indulgent break in the middle of the day that I didn't know I needed. I always leave just a tad bit happier :). There are 2 parking entrances, one on Silver Spur & the other on Deep Valley (rooftop w EV charging). They have book sales pretty often which I hope to check out in the future :).

Lovely place. Very quiet for the most part. Staff is very friendly. Super clean place. Free wifi…read moreand bathrooms. A small, quiet paradise away from home.

Nice clean and small is how u describe this place ... They have like 10 computers for public use a…read moresmall section for the kids and sitting areas for kids and adults... There's even a chess board inside for fun play!!! Book selection is pretty nice as well...

I went today to get a new library card and the process was quick and easy. I did fill out the…read morepre-application online which helps a lot. The woman who helped me was great!

I went a few days ago as I needed help to print a private pdf file and sign the document and scan…read moreand return. I was welcome at reception and she gave me a day pass because I dont frequent the library. She prompt me to the computers logged in to my email. And because the file was confident it would not print. So the librarian was so calm, clear and helpful. I forward the email with attachment to her and she was kind to print it. Printing she said is FREE of charge. I sign the docs. and then she walked me over to the scan to email device and I was able to take care of my bussiness with adequate support. They were more than helpful.

Lomita Library is a hidden gem! It's almost always quiet and never too crowded, which makes it a…read moreperfect place to relax and explore with my kids. They have a great selection of children's books everything from popular series to fun educational reads. What I love most are the activities they offer for kids story times, crafts, and seasonal events that keep my little ones engaged and excited about reading. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the space is clean and well-organized. Plenty of parking, too which is always a plus when you're coming with kids! If you're looking for a calm, family-friendly library with a lot to offer, this is definitely the place!

LA County has a gigantic library system, and you can access it all through Lomita library- there's…read morean app where you can request free transfers from any branch, there's the Libby app where you can get ebooks to use on your Kindle and e magazines, there are online courses, genealogy resources, all FREE! They sometimes have COVID tests you can pick up, and if there's an eclipse coming, I bet they have free Eclipse glasses! They are the biggest deal ever that nobody realizes we have!! Lomita library is in a nice civic center complex with lots of parking, it's quiet and air conditioned. Please visit, you won't be sorry. We need to keep this resource alive for so many reasons, it's really a community center.

I'm adding a star because Ms Judy the youth services librarian is amazing. She is so enthusiastic…read moreand welcoming to all. I was there to check out books and she excitedly showed me all the youth summer programs she set up at this branch. And, yes, I came back with my LO and told my friends. Love Ms Judy

The good: I came to this library to check-out picture books…read morefor my toddlers. I jump around to different libraries within this library branch and are mostly similar to each other. I like how this library system automatically renews your books for you when they are due. You can renew them multiple times so it makes it super easy for a busy mom like myself. The young reading section was sectioned out very nicely and was easy to navigate. The bad: The board book selection was a little sparse. I didn't find many Vietnamese nor Ukrainian books (though I didn't expect it either). I wish there was a self check-out system. This library is on the smaller side for a public library. The interesting: They have a lot of great reading programs with coupons and incentives for kids.

I'm at the 10 year anniversary where has the time gone. This library is such a great asset to the…read moreLong Beach community..

Love this library. Lots of seating, I've always been able to get my usual table, and there are…read moreplenty of outlets and good AC. Nice clean bathrooms, and the staff have been very friendly whenever I needed anything. They also have a Makerspace if you're interested in crafting like 3D printing! Only minor cons are the flies during summer, and I personally wish the bathrooms had paper towels instead of hand dryers

Shoutout to the Staff!…read more A big shoutout to the staff at Katy Geissert Civic Center Library! Everyone I interacted with was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do. My background as a recreational reader is actually fairly new. I really started reading as a hobby in 2023, thanks to a friend who works at another library in another city. They encouraged me to participate in a summer reading program in 2025, and that eventually led me to sign up for the Torrance Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program. I had a few books in mind to start with, but once I finished those, I needed to find more. I also wanted to challenge myself to branch out and diversify the authors and genres I was reading. I'll be honest: the Torrance Public Library system isn't necessarily my first choice, but convenience matters, and this location is convenient for me. When I got stuck trying to figure out what author to try next, I decided to do something outside my usual routine. Instead of researching everything myself online, I actually asked a librarian for help. The librarian on the second floor wasn't personally familiar with the work of Tessa Bailey or Emily Henry, which were the authors I had been reading, but after I described what I liked about their books, she suggested Ali Hazelwood and Katherine Center as possibilities. She mentioned that she knew people who had listened to audiobooks by both authors, although she seemed a little hesitant about whether they would be a good fit for me. Well... I had nothing to lose! I ended up reading one book from each author, and both were great recommendations. In fact, those two books ended up being the final two books I needed to complete my summer reading challenge! That experience reminded me why libraries are so valuable. I could have easily continued searching the internet based on algorithms and reviews, but having an actual person listen to what I was looking for and make a recommendation led me to two authors I probably wouldn't have picked on my own. I also want to give a shoutout to the staff on the first floor. I asked about the Friends of the Library cash-only book sale, where they offer books at highly discounted prices, and they were so enthusiastic about answering all my questions. You could tell they genuinely cared about the library and were happy to share what was available. Overall, I really appreciated the staff at this location. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about books and the library itself. As someone who is still relatively new to reading as a hobby, having librarians who are willing to help me explore beyond my usual choices has made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you to the staff for being such great ambassadors for the library!

This Torrance Library location is near what I believe to be the City Hall or main area for all of…read moreTorrance's City entities. Parking is easy and it's a big library with a main floor for the adults, a 2nd top floor for the youth, kids of all ages including an entertainment room with a movie theater like projection TV, then a bottom basement type lower floor for all of the non-book media, including CD's DVD's and Magazines. Their children's area has an impressive "Comic Book" graphic novel and collected editions area with a lot of titles and books by Marvel, DC, super heroes and non-hero literature. I'd venture to guess they should and might have some Anime and Manga too. As of June/July 2026 the library has the front main entry that looks like it's "closed" due to construction and when you walk in, it's dimly lit and often empty looking as if it's closed, but they're open and I get a sense it's going to be a spectacular renovation They do have a Summer Reading Program focused for the kids to avoid that "Summer Slouch" of education, with bonus incentive prizes for reading. There's also a program for teens and adults of all ages. The staff are friendly.