This is a small but beautiful library that is slightly tucked away from a very busy street. You…read moredon't feel like you're right off of Ventura Blvd and that street's constant hustle & bustle. It feels like a little oasis from that. Once you're able to find parking (this branch's parking lot is practically non existent), the location is nice. It's somewhat plain inside, but that doesn't really bother me. I come to a library to look for & check out books so not having a ton of things on the walls or other decorations helps keep me focused. I've noticed this on almost all of my library stops, but I will say it again here: the staff is wonderful. The librarians were so wonderful and so helpful. I came here to get the branch stamp they have for the 100th anniversary of the LAPL and they lit up when they saw me ask for a stamp. They asked me how it was going & if I needed help getting to any other branches. Even when I'm not asking for books they still bend over backwards to help me. I absolutely love it.

The loudest library I've ever been to. If you actually need to get work done, please don't come…read morehere. I wish the people at the front desk kept up with library etiquette instead of practically shouting during their conversations with each other or those visiting. They also kept coming in and out of the back and slamming the heavy door. This place is small enough so everything echoes throughout. The rules of a library are pretty simple to follow, but I won't be coming back here.

This summer is the summer of library visits. because of the LA Public Library Stamps, I have been…read moreon a mission to collect as many library stamps as I can. This is a cute library with a small parking lot attached. Staff is friendly. There's usually a cart of free books to take at the entrance. My usual local library (North Hollywood) was recently closed for maintenance so I had a few holds sent to this library for pick up. Definitely going to come back to check out their events in the future

I would give this a better rating if the parking was better. It's next to nothing and people just…read moreblock the flow of traffic waiting for a spot. And then when they get something, the park horribly making it tough for other people to get in to their car or even park next to them. It's one of the worst parking lots I've experienced on my quest to visit all LAPL branches. Once inside, it's a pleasant experience. Like most branches, there's a great variety, plenty of spaces to work or read, and a staff that is truly willing to help you in any way. I just don't see myself visiting this branch based of parking. Maybe if I could walk here it would be different. But I wouldn't go outta my way to go to this branch over more local ones to me.

My biggest knock on this branch is just parking. I had to go around the block to find the parking &…read moreonce I got in there, it was super small. If you are driving to this location, be prepared to have to park on the street & those are all going to be metered spots. I don't like having to pay to park for the library, but it might be an inevitability at this location. Staff here, like all LAPL locations are extremely friendly and it's clear they love their job. I came here in a quest to get all of the 100th anniversary location stamps and the woman who helped me out was so excited and kept asking me what other locations I had been too & what I've thought of the other branches I had visited. It was just a really pleasant experience once I entered in to the branch. I really liked the large windows that brought in a ton of natural light. While I was there a pair of LAPL officers came in to patrol the library. Nothing was going down, but if they have to do that, I have to wonder if this location has situations with a lot of the unhoused that live in the area. Just maybe keep that in mind if that is going to be an issue with you.

This place is so quiet and big, a good place to study. They also offer free printing and parking is…read morefree. I'll go back. The lady at the desk was nice to me and helped me out for my printing. No problem

What a cute little bookshop!!!! This is more of a…read morespecialized store for beautiful copies of used and vintage books. There were definitely some rare hidden gems here that I would've loved to have purchased but I have no more room at home! I'll def be keeping an eye out on this place and the wonderful editions they procure! The lady at the front desk was super nice and was kind enough to show us books. Very friendly! :) Parking was easily found on the street at meters~ I luckily found parking in the neighborhood for free!

Honestly maybe this just isn't the bookstore for me and that's a personal preference. However I…read morefelt like there was nothing remotely recent in here, again it could be that I'm not their demographic. They definitely had cool books but it gave more of like a reference book vibe, library-ish. All the books have plastic covering them and while I know it protects them I feel like it takes away from the books. The store itself needs some fresh air, it's super stuffy and has a musky smell. Some might like that type of shopping experience but it's not for me

This location is just kinda in the middle of nowhere. I know that it serves its community, but I…read morejust don't see anyone needing to come here beyond it being the closest one to them. I didn't find any of the amenities inside worth traveling for & while the staff was friendly, none of them felt as passionate about their job as some of the other librarians I have interacted with at other branches. There is a large unhoused community in the area and many of them seem to seek shelter from the weather in and around the branch. I honestly think that they have every right too, but it also leads to a police presence which isn't really fun and it can lead to certain areas of the library to have a bit of an unpleasant odor. Beyond being a place to quickly drop off a book or pick up one you've put a hold on, I just don't see this as a library I would want to spend extended time in.

Our neighborhood library is a real resource. Today's success was printing documents from our phone…read more Shanta was expert and walked us thru . Great job!

This is a small, but nice community library. Unfortunately, I had come the day that there was an…read moreaccident where a car drove through the wall so a huge area of the library was off limits. The staff was incredibly apologetic even though it was obviously something that was out of their control. That also meant that their parking lot was closed, but there was plenty of street parking around that I was able to find parking no problem. The library was practically empty while I was there so it was nice & quiet in there. Perfect place to study, get some work done, or just pick up a book and read.

I went there just to study. It was so noisy that I could hardly concentrate. On the desk behind me…read more3 ladies were talking loud and non-stop, children running around and screaming,and nobody seemed to care. I complained to the desk clerk and she told me she will inform the manager. After 5 minutes, one of the noisy ladies approached me, introduced herself as the manager, and asked me to be silent, and said others complained about me!! I wish I was making this up. It was wild.

Love love love The Last Bookstore!…read more Visited their downtown location so I was excited to see the Studio City location. This location is mellow and peaceful compared to downtown. A wonderful selection of new and used books. They also have a section of comics and apparel. Enjoyed getting lost, exploring, and seeing the art throughout the store.

I visited your bookstore looking for a few specific titles. When I asked for assistance at the…read morefront desk, the first question I was asked was, "Are these romance books?" Whether or not that was the intention, it made me feel as though my reading choices were being judged rather than simply helped. I believe every reader should feel welcome asking for any genre without feeling self-conscious. Unfortunately, the interaction left me feeling uncomfortable enough that I don't plan to return. I hope this feedback helps create a more welcoming experience for future customers.

A great and quiet place away from the riff raffs of the streets of Beverly Hills and the love the…read moreatmosphere so far to study.

I had been wanting to come to this library for a while now. As expected, this is a beautiful and…read moreclean library. You can kind of get lost in some of the hidden pockets of it. If you desire a more communal public space, there are plenty of seats in the middle of the library. But if you are looking for a more quiet, subdued, isolated experience, check the far corners of the library at the end of some of the shelves and you'll find perfectly unoccupied spaces to be in your own zone. While I don't love that you have to take a ticket to park, the first two hours here are free. Bonus perk: you don't have to be a resident of Beverly Hills to have a Beverly Hills library card. I signed up for one and I'm looking forward to using this in addition to my LAPL card. Another bonus perk: they offer passport services here.

I lived in North Hollywood for 5 years and never knew this branch existed (in my defense I lived in…read morethe oposite corner of the city). But I absolutely missed out on calling this my local branch. It is an absolutely stunning branch. It's small, but the architecture and windows are just so beautiful that you can't help but just walk around and take it all in. This branch feels more like a monument than a library. Or, maybe it's just a monument to books. Staff was so incredibly friendly. When I came in saying I was on a quest to get all of the 100th anniversary branch stamps, not only did the woman help me get my stamp, but she also provided me with a pamphlet on the library and the area, other information on local events, and a ton of coloring materials for my kids. All without having to ask for it! She was just that happy to help. The branch is next to a large park so it's a wonderful area to check out a book and then walk outside to find some shade and enjoy it right away. It's just perfect. Parking lot is tiny. Be prepared to just park on the street. Luckily there's plenty of street parking so you won't have to look for long.

Very small parking lot that can make it very hard to get in and out when it gets crowded!! I came…read moreby here to be able to use the services of the Los Angeles public library district. Located nearby a public park as well. I walked in and the front desk is right next to the entrances. The staff was very observant and would assist people that needed help. There's sections blocked off for teens and kids, so for adults it's a bit harder to find spots if you want to sit. One printer machine and one scanner machine. The architecture of the place is pretty inside and I like the rustic old library feel of the inside, it feels comforting. Lots of flyers of different services and events as well!! I don't mind coming back here in the future for any tasks.

Roman Howell, library employee, was a gracious, friendly host at our fabulous brain games group,…read moremaking a fourth until our member arrived and then keeping score, which enabled us to fit in an extra game! He's up there with favorites Emily, Kevin, and Arpine! We hope to see him again at great library events, like this one! Thank you for the best library anywhere!

This is a really great library. Very beautiful, clean, quiet, organized, and the staff are super…read morefriendly and helpful. I have been here dozens of times and they have been nice 100% of the time. Nice to just walk around, look at the art on the walls and enjoy some peace and quiet. There is always somewhere to sit and read and there are plenty of nice views out the expansive windows. The only reason it is not 5 stars is the lack of fiction. They are good at importing so that is great; the reserving service is excellent. I highly recommend this library.