The library recently added a way to get into the library before their usual opening on Monday thru…read moreThursday at 11 am. If you're in good standing with the library, you can apply to enter between 9 am to 11 am. The back entrance near the parking lot has a new device which scans your library card and requests your password. I'm told that there will not be staff to assist, but it's a convenient new service which will allow us to pick up holds and to use self checkout before they formally open. This is a useful new service!

Wonderful neighborhood Library; facility always clean, personnel professional, pleasant, and a…read morediverse collection of materials.

I visited this library for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed at this facility. Parking…read moreis free (at least for two hours) if you park at the lot that is connected to the library. You can either walk around or cut through the path to get to the main entrance. The bottom floor is mostly kids media as well as DVDs, and when I went the library itself was pretty quiet, so that was a pleasant surprise. The construction of the building was nice to look at as well, with a lot of glass and stainless steel, and there were also a ton of art features, such as the hanging jellyfish when you walk up the stairs to the second floor. There are rentable study rooms, but also a good amount of tables and chairs, and most of the tables had their own outlets to use as well, making this a great place to study. I took up a spot at a table that faced the ocean, and it was just so calm and serene. I would come again, as it wasn't too busy from 1-3 PM.

This was my first time ever stopping here, and boy was I impressed for a public facility! For those…read moreof you who are ever in the area and need to print out a few forms or documents, you can't beat this library. Your first 10 printouts are free. And while my home public library in Culver City is up to the task and gets the job done, the environment here is on another level all together. Perhaps it has something to do with looking out on the mighty Pacific right? Lol Leslie and Ann were super helpful immediately upon entry as my guest and I had never been here before. In addition to their great customer service, the cleanliness of the facility also stands out. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Huge library almost like the one in El Segundo. Lots of old books and old magazines. They may have…read moresold some of the old magazines, but everything is up to date here in all. Just nice novels and all of the History. Place is pretty clean, and they have tight security here. I see little bit of homeless here, but not so much in this library. The staff are professionals too. So, I recommend in coming down to Redondo Beach library

I had several negative experiences and awkward interactions with staff at this library so I don't…read morebring my child here anymore. It's unfortunate because it has a great kids area with a nice play space and lots of books and DVDs available. We attended an event hosted at the library where we could meet seeing eye dogs in training. My child absolutely loves dogs and we were looking forward to meeting them. It was a 1 hour event and the organizers and trainers took the first 50 minutes talking about themselves and their program leaving no more than 10 minutes at the end for everyone to meet the dogs and some of them left right after the presentation. I don't know if you've ever tried to keep an excited child away from something cute and cuddly, but it is no easy feat. I felt like a monster for trying to redirect her away from the dogs during the unnecessarily long "presentation." This was poorly organized and those trainers were very self-absorbed. How could they not know that people only came to meet the dogs, not hear them talk the whole time. The library staff are very awkward and fit the unfortunate and typical stereotype of librarians who are quite possibly mole people.

The Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills is a beautiful and welcoming space that has become a…read morefavorite for our family. The children's section is particularly impressive, featuring a massive selection of reading materials and a dedicated playground area that keeps kids entertained. It is the perfect local spot for a productive afternoon or a fun family outing. The weekly programming is fantastic, especially the monthly Chinese story time. We recently attended a session led by Lily, who was wonderful with the children. She used a great mix of storytelling about caterpillars and fruit along with high-energy songs and movement. It was such a joy to watch my granddaughter get involved and follow along with all the actions. The facility is very well-designed for convenience, including the easy underground parking right beneath the building. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to read or an engaging activity for the grandkids, this library is a true gem in the Peninsula area. It's a wonderful community resource that we look forward to visiting every week.

This library is so cute and spacious! They have quiet areas and general seating for studying and…read morereading. They do have free WiFi and parking! There's an elevator fyi. I definitely will come back to study! :) support public libraries!!!

The Torrance library is one of the few libraries that carry a large number of books and other media…read morefor your use. They also have a breakout room for any meetings or even a small concert. The Torrance library has a concert series as that is happening in 2026 they also have a book fair that happens in the spring selling any books that are considered too old to keep and you can buy them at at a bargain. There's a lot of parking in the back lot if the front lot is filled.

So many childhood memories at the Torrance library…read more I've always loved reading books and so the Torrance library was one of my favorite places to visit growing up. I have such fond memories of going here with my dad. I would go get books at the children's section upstairs and my dad would go to video and music section downstairs to rent video tapes and music. When I was a teenager I would then come here with my friends for study sessions. I also remember coming here for some of their large booksales. Now as an adult; I still enjoy visiting here once in awhile. I know it's not as modern or nice as some other libraries but it definitely holds some sentimental value for OG South Bay folks like me who grew up in Torrance.

This tiny little local library is a great resource…read more Not only can you get things here like books or access to online digital resources but you can get free Covid test and check out a pass for the California parks. Especially nice shout out to Ramón at the front desk who is so helpful and kind and seems to know a lot of the regulars by name. Taking a point off because the parking can be really a bummer so give yourself time in case the lot behind the library is packed. TL/dr: tiny little local resource with tough parking

As far as libraries go. This place is quaint with ample parking that is free. Don't come Monday and…read moreSunday as they're closed! And since it's part of the LA County library system, you've access to a range of resources. My favorite resource is the free printing - up to 10 pages! As a resident of Redondo Beach, the Redondo Beach library charges 10 cents per copy, so I drive the extra one mile to this location and print for free! Your welcome! After you stop by you can head over to the many fine restaurants at the pier or nearby! Libraries always get 5 stars!

It's a very nice library! Lots of natural sunlight with the big windows and lots of seating with…read moreplugs as well. They have a few parking spots right outside for 2 hours but right down the street is a neighborhood where you can parallel park and just walk over! There's no time limit for the neighborhood parking. They have pretty views outside the window with lots of trees and a huge green lawn. Outside the windows there are a lot of spider webs and dead bugs in the corners

I don't know if El Segundo Public Library is an old library, one that has been remodeled, or a…read morelittle of both. If not from the area, or this particular suburb of Los Angeles, it's hard to tell. I've only known about this library in recent years. For a lot of So Cal people, or even West Side people, El Segundo isn't a place to which they typically go. They might skirt its northern boundary along Imperial Highway, which divides the small city from the LAX airport property. They may skirt its beach side via Vista del Mar en route to the trendier South Bay beach cities. And they might skirt it more quickly going north-south along either Sepulveda Blvd. or the San Diego Freeway. Realistically, it's a quiet town with a well maintained and quaint downtown, a few old school eateries, and their own small civic center, which includes this library. The El Segundo Library is a very good library. It's fairly roomy, with tall ceilings, good lighting, and a lot of windows. The library appears to be one level upon entering, but there is also a lower level, which accounts for some of that roominess. The library staff is polite and reference librarians are friendly and helpful in a relaxed way. There are some larger reading rooms, private rooms, individual study tables, some comfortable upholstered seating, and large tables where people can park themselves. The collection appears to be large and there are many computers. I found this library because, while at nearby Clutter's Park, I needed to charge my phone, use a desktop computer, and do some personal organizing. It's not that far south of Clutter's Park, which sits on the hilltop arterial of Imperial Highway and overlooks LAX. Parking at the El Segundo Library is easy to find, either in various lots or on the streets. One just needs to heed the parking signs. Speaking of Clutter's Park, the El Segundo Library is the perfect complement to it in the sense that you can do two nerdy things, one after the other. Clearly, I jest, since plane spotting and acquiring knowledge are more fun and educational than they are nerdy.

Located just above the hill from the town center, this centennial library is charming, peaceful,…read moreand feels like a boutique community spot. The children's area is surprisingly large and very well set up. We visited on a Wednesday for Baby Rhythms time. There were many parents and babies, and we brought our granddaughter and she absolutely enjoyed it! She was so happy to get her very first sticker from the teacher. The library has a great selection of children's books and a special play section for younger kids. The whole place is clean, bright, and welcoming. Right outside, Farnham Martin Park gives the kids space to run around and enjoy the outdoors. A wonderful place for families to spend a morning.

Here for the Love So Right event, a fundraiser for the Filipino music community. The venue is…read morelovely with an outdoor garden, complete with a fountain. The architecture is beautiful. Great place for a private event, but you should limit the amount of guests to 100 or less.

This medium-sized library is tucked away near a Marriot Courtyard. It's usually quiet enough (save…read morefor a few Teams calls ringing the front desk) to get work done, especially during non-peak times. There's not a ton of seating, about half seems to be reserved for kids, but they do have quiet solo study rooms for reservation if you really need one. Only about half the tables seem to have outlets, this library would get a full 5-stars from me if they could somehow get more (and a water bottle refil station)!

I went to the library with my 3 year old and returned the books from a different library. We were…read morethere for almost an hour then my daughter wanted to check out more books for the week. And when I go to check out, the machine says that I have damage fees. When I go to the attendant in the front, I said the machine isn't letting me check out. She didn't even fully acknowledge me and said , "yeah you damaged the books" accusing me of something I didn't do. The couple ripped pages that the books had were already there when I checked them out. How was I supposed to know that the books I checked out didn't have the damage noted in the system. If they can see my account. Out of all the times I've rented, I've never once damaged any property. But the review is solely based on the attendant who was cold, dismissive, and accusatory towards me. As much as I really like the kids librarian that usually stays in the kids section, unfortunately I won't be back to this library.

[Review #812] 2024-011…read more The Isabel Henderson Library is 1 of 6 libraries in the Torrance district, located west of Victor Park, off Emerald & Garnet Sts. I haven't been here, but my son visited this location a few times for their events; he really enjoyed the "Tony Daniels Magic Show" this summer. I needed a place to hang out until the local fencing club was open & stopped by to work & peruse the stacks earlier in the month. It's slightly smaller than sister Southeast Torrance Library (definitely quieter even with the proximity of Victor Elementary School & St. James Catholic School), with a nice collection of youth & middle school books to entice my son to read. ツ Free WiFi is available... the login & PW is posted at the front desk/check-out counter. I get decent connectivity working here while waiting for M to finish his homework or do some light reading. I stopped in again mid-11/2024 to attend the "Traveling Naturalist" event. We ran a little late, but there's room for us to join in (capped @ 40 people). It was facilitated by Ryan English, Lead Naturalist from the Environmental Nature Center. Can you believe she traveled 39-mi.? Wowza! \(*o*)/ She started with a short story to lead/pique the children's curiosity of the animal that is to be introduced. I missed the book that announced "Blueberry" (Blue Death Feigning Beetle), & saw her escorting the insect around to be petted. This guy was "alive"/active this time. Ryan said it has "feign death" (its defense mechanism) at some presentations. She followed up with the popular Frog & Toad book, & shared a toad named "Mr. Pickles" (look but no touch due to his sensitive skin); he squeaked several times like a dog's chew toy. You can hear the kids collectively sighing: "awww!" The next friend that was introduced was "Fiesta," a rose-colored Boa Constrictor. M thought she was really pretty & cute. We had to leave after her, missing out on the rabbit/bunny (M sneaked a peek at the next book). While I was waiting for the l'il guy to wash his hands, I shared my gratitude & appreciation to the librarians for hosting this awesome event! We love our local libraries, especially for the fun, interesting, educational, etc. activities for the community... there's even events for adults! Stop by & see what this local library has to offer for you & your family, you'll be glad you did!

They are so nice when I call to ask if they have an item. After they find it, they verify it is on…read morethe shelf. Then they put it on hold at the desk for me to pick up!