Plenty of free resources for the community and public. This library is two stories and it's quite…read morebusy. They have parking below or street parking. The children section is huge, and plenty of tables for studying. They have a large selection of kids books ranging from infants, toddlers, & kids. They always have different fun events each month, check their website or calendar for more information.

真是个小惊喜！本来没抱太大期望，结果发现Alhambra Civic Center Library的藏书还挺丰富，居然有一个专门的中文区！…read more 最让我乐的是，这里不光有中文小说，居然还有中餐食谱和种菜攻略，哈哈哈！这是要精准俘获我们华人同胞的胃和田园梦吗？甚合我意啊，哈哈哈！ 图书馆门口的花圃也是一绝，每到花季简直是一道亮丽的风景线，拍照打卡超美！ 不过，唯一有点小遗憾----那个免费可领的种子站，我去了几次都是空的。问了前台，也直接说"没有"。看着那么大个展示区域形同虚设，感觉错过了一个亿的快乐！ 希望图书馆能把这个有趣的项目重新搞起来呀！

Amazing library in the east that opens until pretty late in the day, even the evening on particular…read moredays. Dedicated parking space, huge seating areas that allow you to just sit down, get the silence and do some work or study. I am not a member so can't comment much on the book collection, but I love having this space open for public and able to walk in for free. Wifi is also available with clean restrooms!

This is a nice library situated by the fire department and Barnes Park. The parking lot is quite…read moretight and small, but it's free. There are also a lot of free parking spots around the park. Next door is a Boys n Girls club. I haven't borrowed any books yet, but I attended a free craft event. The librarian and volunteers were very nice and friendly. They explained instructions well and were welcoming.

Such a poor selection of toddler books. Whoever curated this has no clue what books toddlers like…read moreor need. Also, the majority of them are hardcover with paper so the toddlers rip the pages. They should be board books, not paperbacks. There is always a wait for any book I've ever wanted. I asked if I could donate some toddler books and they said yes. When you donate a book, they sell it to make profit for the library... I told them they actually need some good books not a minimal amount of money that they're gonna get from selling mine. I'd rather them just keep the board books for toddlers, than sell them for a dollar to use that measly profit for something else in the library.

A great public library set inside a gorgeous park like setting. There's plenty of street parking…read morearound the building, and the librarian staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. I stopped by for their holiday book sale and was impressed with the hundreds of great books across all genres for such low prices. The space is cozy, well maintained, and truly feels like a community spot. A gem of a library and absolutely worth visiting.

During heat waves like this week the library turned into cooling center had a room so the elderly…read moreand frail can go their about 2 days ago they had it open late so our elderly don't die from heat wave I think yesterday it was in the 90s and the other day it was like 100 so thank you crowell library keep in mind it's still technically winter and March so global warming maybe but this library is a life saver

During my visits to Crowell Public Library, I initially observed that the exterior architecture…read morecarries a historical charm and is visually appealing. However, beyond the building's design, my experiences within the library have been deeply concerning. Over multiple visits, I have encountered employees whose conduct has been inconsistent with professional standards. Staff behavior has, at times, been selective and antagonistic toward certain patrons, including both adults and children. On several occasions, this conduct has escalated into interactions that were verbally aggressive and physically intrusive in nature. Personally, I, along with my nephews, niece, and other family members, have experienced repeated instances of being singled out, harassed, and subjected to what can reasonably be described as hazing while attempting to use the library and its resources respectfully. These incidents have not been isolated, and I have documented several of them through recordings. The overall environment created by staff has, at times, felt restrictive and punitive rather than welcoming, which is not in alignment with the purpose of a public library. This pattern of behavior is unacceptable. Library staff and management are responsible for ensuring that all employees consistently uphold professional ethics, integrity, and appropriate standards of conduct--without exception or selective enforcement. I expect immediate review and corrective action to address these concerns and to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patrons.

Every one is very nice, we always get help, kindly happy to enjoy the movies that we borrow, very…read morehappy

First time visiting this location. It was a little confusing to find the entrance, however once I…read moregot in, it was a nice little library. Loved the collection of kids books in various languages. The staff was very helpful and I was able to find some great books for my son to do summer reading. Definitely will check it out again. Parking is limited however, there is a lot of street parking as well.

I love coming to this library! It's small and the staff here are nice! With LA Public Libraries,…read moreyou're able to print 25 Black and White papers or 12 Colored Papers each day!!! They would have a max of $6.25 for each day to print, $0.25 for B and w $0.50 for colored! Restrooms aren't locked! TIP: Restrooms are right by the entrance! There's outlets on the side of the libraries, mostly in the kids section! They have a small parking lot, but it's free and people usually aren't here for too long!

Review#1066~El Sereno, LAEast, CA~ I have passed by this…read morebranch library several times in 2024 but barely stopped by for a restroom break and a browsing trip. I showed up on a weekend in Jan/2025 during the first half of the month. This library provides lots of informational brochures and magazines for visitors to use. Restroom was kept super clean. I wasn't in the library to borrow a book but restroom stop and just simply being a local tourist before driving home. Library provides a small private parking lot for visitors as well, free of charge. Since this was a smaller library, there weren't that many landmark pictures to take. I was informed from my Autry Museum, LA event that if i apply for a LA County library card, i can get discounted parking most places visiting LA. I will return in the near future for this type of ordeal. I hope it's not too late. This was just a brief visit. Thanks for all the brochures though. i'll have to browse them through to learn more about the City of El Sereno, LAEast, CA.

The librarians are so friendly. The second time I was here they had already remembered my name, and…read moreevery time I go they greet me by name. The library is between a middle school and a high school so there books are aimed at that population for the most part but they have a great culinary section. It's a lovely place to spend some down time.

We LOVE this library! What a great service it provides for the public. The staff are very friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. They have gone out of their way to get me books from all over the state and even from out of state. The location of this branch is also very convenient for me and has a parking lot right outside the door. The fact that it's located inside a park means we can combine a visit to the library with a picnic lunch or dinner.

I spent the day there with my sister who just turned 86. I hadn't been there since I was a young…read moregirl and didn't remember the challenging hills, probably because they weren't challenging to me then. Pushing my sister in a wheel chair was good exercise for me but thank goodness for the golf cart people who were so kind and gave us rides to wherever we wanted to go. We got to see much more than we would have without them. Our lunch was so tasty at the 1919 Cafe, and even enjoyed a glass of wine on the patio. It was a wonderful day. The Museum and gardens where beautiful and inspiring!

To be perfectly honest, if you were to ask me how to describe/explain what The Huntington has to…read moreoffer, I wouldn't even know where to start - quite literally. When I've told friends and family about this place, I've almost always been at a loss for words because there is just so much to detail. And yet, if/when they ask me if it's worth checking out, the answer comes out quick, clean, and clear - absolutely! Sitting on what is/was the Huntington family's estate, this place is very impressive. Within their expansive, palatial grounds, there's a library, multiple art galleries and museums, several botanical gardens, a conservatory, a research center, an educational center, a Japanese heritage house (Shoya House), a tea room, a Chinese restaurant, a milk tea shop, numerous smaller gardens, and so much more. What's more, each of those museums, galleries, and gardens are distinctly different from each other - galleries and exhibits featuring American, British/European, and Asian artwork, a Japanese garden, a Chinese garden, a desert garden, a rose garden, a bonsai garden, a California garden...and the list goes on. Despite having spent the better part of a day walking around and exploring the grounds, I'm pretty sure we only managed to get through roughly half of what there is to see here. Of the ones we did make it through, my favorites were the Chinese and Japanese gardens, as they felt the most tranquil and offered the most shade of all of the gardens we saw. Not to mention the fact that we ended up spending a lot of time here before and after stopping in for lunch at the Jade Court Cafe in the Chinese garden. Among the galleries, I also enjoyed walking through the Huntington's Art Gallery, which seemed to hold most of the oldest American and European pieces, as well as historical info about the Huntingtons themselves. Given how much there is to see here, The Huntington is worth the price of admission, even if it does appear to be a little hefty ($34 for adults, with discounted rates available for seniors, students, military, and kids). They do offer free admission on the first Thursday of each month as well, but you'll need to claim tickets in advance starting the Thursday before. Also, if you're short on time, the visitor center has a list of highlights and suggested itineraries, but you'll inevitably miss out on a lot to see. Whenever you do come here, though, even if it's just to go to their tea room, make sure to bring sunscreen and wear some comfortable shoes, as you'll end up doing plenty of walking outdoors. They do have a tram that circles loops around the grounds, but you'll still have to walk from the stop to wherever you want to go. Just make sure to stop and smell the many flowers along the way!

Weekly variety activities for kids to enjoy. Staffs are nice and friendly. Kids have so much…read morelearnings from art and crafts beside reading books. Areas are clean and neat as always. One of the recommended place to start kids to get used to library. My kids love to come here during weekend to join all of fun after the school days.

This is small quaint library that is located in Rosemead. It's part of the Los Angeles County, so…read moreit uses the same library card under this umbrella. [This is not to be mistaken with Los Angeles (city) Public Library.] There is plenty of parking that can be accessed from Muscatel Ave. There are a lot of charging stations for electric vehicles. There is a QR code to scan to pay PowerFlex. The book drop boxes are also in the parking lot. This library is closed Sundays and Mondays. Overall the library is very clean, not cluttered. I think this is because they don't overcrowd the library with too many shelves. There are bathrooms, water fountains with a refill station, and a conference room in the lobby. Beside the kids section, there is the teen section, some computers, and tables scattered around. There is separate area called the Asian Pacific Resource Center. There are more books, prints, and audio resources.

Incredibly helpful staff with lots of resources from seeds for you garden to book club packs and…read moremuch more

Come one, Come all…read more... Gotta love all kinds of libraries here around Pasadena City College, CA.....We gotta be so fortunate as current returning/existing students here having all these libraries!!!! Ain't complainin' one bit.... Surrounded by all these upscale looking libraries is just going to get my life's other focus back for now....where to go 'Tis the question!!!! I just got a free two-hour parking spot earlier today, but I'll be back for more pics. Nothing Bundt Pics again....later on the weekend.