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

LA County Library - Carson Library - Circle time at Carson Library - Libraries Near Me - Carson, California

Seriously I've been going here for a while now (about 2years) and I've noticed every time I go here I can never really study. (Yes even using their 2hour "private room") This place is always loud!!! Only reason I'm going here is coz it's the closest to where I live. It's even louder now that it's a temporary location. I gave 2 stars coz the staff are helpful but they need to let people know that ITS A FREaking Library!!!! Not a market!!! Today I've had it. In search of a new library read more

LA County Library - Carson Library - Libraries Near Me - Carson, California

Hmmmm, spoiler alert, it is a library. I needed a place to hang out and wait for traffic to abate before heading to LAX from Carson, so it was either here or a bar. The library is mid sized, with lots of desks, peace and quite, computers (I brought my own and my hot spot, so I didn't ask about wifi), magazine, newspapers, and books. It ins't the largest or most modern library around, but it is perfectly adequate if you need a spot to do a little research or read or study in relative peace. read more

This library is very nice...I am so sad they changed their hours and are no longer open on Sundays??! HA....I have come here several times on a Sunday to print out different things...I guess I'll have to find another library that's open on Sundays?!! So sad.... read more

I love this library. It's great for the kids to do there homework and just a safe place to come. My most favorite thing about Carson Library is that it's open on the weekends from 1pm to 5pm on a Sunday wow. Can't get any better than that. I love the people they are so kind and very helpful to me. Please if you need to get some last minute work done come out to the Library get it done. 10 free pages of printed work.. A few other things more that you have to see for yourself. read more

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Ah, the Carson library. I remember going here as a child to play around with the computers and read various children's novels. So I utilized this literary cove as a place of study. I gotta say that it isn't the best places to study. A large majority of a study tables are located right in the center of the library. Thus, if there are groups of elementary kids and high schoolers present collaborating on group projects, it's going to get relatively noisy. The book selection isn't as varied as it is in other places. For whatever reason, they didn't have Hunger Games or Game of Thrones at all. Do libraries just not carry the popular novels but only the esoteric ones? There was one occasion where I was studying all by my lonesome and some dullard had the gall to to curse at me for no reason. Judging by his dowdy accoutrement, I surmised that he was some hapless bum with mental problems who happened to be using the library as a resting zone. read more

Nice librarians only allow limited time per customer. It shows on the faces if the workers. Too bad we live in suck a guarded society, no one can talk or say anything for great of job loss read more

LA County Library - Carson Library - Libraries Near Me - Carson, California

It's under construction so there's an "express library " which is a small version of the library in a bungalow.

Having recently become a study nerd, I am now always looking for good places to get some peace and quiet, and get some work done. The library at my school, while super new, modern, cool, and humongous, is sadly infiltrated with moronic people that don't seem to have any consideration that there are others who want peace and quiet. The staff does nothing about this either, so it's just how it is....DUMB!!!! So anyways, I figure any Starbucks or Borders type places are kind of a bust since they are always crowded, plus I feel bad going there and not actually buying anything. Most people don't seem to have that guilt, but I surely do! Then I realized that I forgot about those things called public libraries!! =D I have seen this one on Carson St. many times, but never bothered to check it out. So finally I have, and it was actually pretty cool. First off, I was amazed how busy it was. Stupid me thought the internet had made libraries obsolete...apparently not the case! So it's pretty busy but not overcrowded. Free wireless access and pretty generous tables and workspace. Only gripe I have is the super hard wood chairs that kill your behind and leg circulation after about 10 minutes. I guess those are the only kind that will stand up against repeated use, but geeeeeeeezzzzzz can the wood be any harder???????? The staff was pretty friendly and helpful, and set me up with a new la county library card so I can nerdily go check out even more libraries! =) Pretty good hours, of course not open on Sundays, but I guess you can't have it all. I'll definitely be back to this one! read more

Place is wonderful to go to. Had to do some research and studying, and there was not much noise. Librarian's where so friendly and very attentive in what a person may need help on! I would definitely come back to this place! Reasons for the 5 stars are: 1. Clean inside and out 2. Very attentive in what you may need or have questions about 3. Level of noise is very well maintained. 4. Helpful and not so long to check out books. 5. Easy to locate books, DVD, magazines, and other things. read more

Not the best library I've been to but I've been going here since I was 8 years old. Its convenient since I live in Carson. - Staff. I have never come across anyone who was rude. If you ask for help you'll usually get it. - Days. Used to be open everyday but since budget cuts started kicking in they are now closed Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays. Stupid Carson City Council. Stop focusing on "black holes" http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15312600 and pay more attention to this. - Selection. Small but you could usually request a book and they'll put it on hold for you. They'll have it transferred from another library if it's not in their collection. read more

This is a medium sized library, or the building is medium sized. But the library is huge!!! That is because you'll have access to the on-line catalog via www.colapublib.org. Just jump on-line, search for the book you want, ask it to be delivered to the branch of your choice and you'll get a email when the book arrives at that branch. You'll need a libary card and a pin - provided when you get your library card. A whole new world. . . . . . wow! Look at all those books! Oh heart be still. read more

I came here as a child and imagined that it was bigger than anything in the world. A decade and a half later, I return to find it is not that big, but still just as magical. There is always a wonderful atmosphere - quiet, friendly staff, lots of kids and lots of people. It's everything a library should be. Overall, as far as public libraries go, this is definitely my library of choice. It's as ideal as you'll ever get. read more

When you have as much time as I do on my hands, I usually come here to get some books, DVD's and read some magazines, they even have CD's, old video's and of course computers connected to the internet. This place is one of the best things that you can do it for little cash. This library is pretty huge with a good selection, like Geneva W. said before me the best sellers are a little hard to come by but their website is a good way to ensure you get a hold of any book or DVD you want, and they will email or call when it is avaliable. You can also renew books online too! I have had no problems at this place, it does get crowded in the afternoons, so definitely try and come either in the morning when it opens or late (after 6pm) if you don't want to be bothered by the young ones and free wifi, what more can you ask? This place will keep you busy for hours! Support your local Library! read more

Sorry to be the first one to bag on this place. The wireless reception is pitiful. Setting up is a total nightmare. After FINALLY getting logged on, it is SLOOOOOW. Leaving in defeat, I saw in the parking lot, some dude drinking beer in a bag inside his pinto hatchback with the driver door open. Call me a snob if you must, but now I'm here at the Torrance Library a few miles away; and it took me "two minutes" within walking in the door to get on Yelp and start typing this...!! read more

I have been coming here for years, to study. Lately, the staff that sit around the corner, from the checkout, talk really loud. It's unbelievable. Both the male and female helpers alike. I heard an entire conversation about the Simpsons, and I was 25 feet away. What ever happen to whispering in the library? read more

I avoid this library for the most part--it's the only one in the area that is open on Sundays but they have the most inconvenient, customer UNfriendly policies. Twice I've been burned--once being turned away five minutes before the library closed (had to pick up a book on hold for my daughter), and just today having to use the restroom but being told that I couldn't use their facility because the library was closing in five minutes. So basically, this library closes on Sundays at 4:55pm, not 5pm. Really annoying read more

Its big and has a wide selection of books. I drive 20 mins. to get here. When I order a book, I have it shipped here. They are very well organized and finding a book is very easy. The only thing is, the hours and are very weird. I think this librbary is only open 4 days a week. Make sure you check online what day and time they're open. read more

If you are able to rent books elsewhere; do it. Save the receipt you get when you check out a book, when you return a book, and when you pay a fee. That has saved me lots of money!! read more

This library was really nice. The staff was nice and helpful. I got my little cousin her first library card and I was impressed with the kid section of the library. They talk to me about their reading program for kids and how if they read five books they can get a little something from In and Out burger or pick a book. They also told me about their homework help center for kids. read more

I used to go here all the time, great place to look up city codes or pick up your tax forms!

I love this Library. I brought my kids and grand-kids here over the years. The staff are very helpful and pleasant always. I still find it a treat to visit twice a month read more

I've recently started the habit of reading books instead of watching TV or playing games on my phone. I'm not a fan of buying books because I only read the books once. I also don't like reading my books digitally. I love the smell of library books and literally touching the books and turning the pages myself. When I was in college, I tried studying here because I was too lazy to drive to Cal State LB. I knew that this library wasn't an old fashioned library where people kept quiet and respected other people's space if they needed it, but I decided to try it anyway. Big mistake. People spoke freely and didn't even bother whispering. The staff made no attempt to silence them. There weren't any 'secret' hideaways or a designated 'quiet area' to study or read quietly because everything is out in the open. This is a one story library, by the way. Needless to say, I gave up and drove to Cal State LB. I've learned my lesson and my strategy now is to just borrow books and read quietly at home. I mostly do all my book reservations online. More often than not, this library doesn't have the book I want in their shelves, so I reserve it. And more often that not, this library doesn't have the book I want at all and takes a couple of days to transfer from another library. This library used to be open everyday (Monday-Saturday), but due to budget cuts (I assume), they've lessened their hours from Tuesday-Thursday (10am-8pm) and Saturday (8am-6pm). The staff are friendly and more than willing to help. They have designated computers and hours for internet use. You just have to sign up at the front desk for a certain time to use the computers with internet. I've seen people printing, but I'm not sure if that's free or not. They've also got a copy machine and last time I made a copy, it was only 10 cents, but that was 5+ years ago. read more

I have been coming here since grade school. Recently I've been bringing my toddler for storytime and other events. They even have a section full of educational toys for kids. A couple of weeks ago a wildlife company brought animals, and even let us touch a boa constrictor. read more

I was happy to see the inside of a public library after all these years. This library is high ceilings, large reading areas, and a huge reference section, where public documents are kept for a minimum of 45 days comment period. Whenever there is an EIR, new development, or other major change within the City, a Public Notice appears in the newspaper and routes citizens to the public library. This is an especially nice library that services a variety of nationalities and must be able to communicate in several different languages to service the public. It was nice that they have a free parking lot, as the street was undergoing some major repairs in front. Because I went right when it opened, there were no crowds of children or teenagers. I am sure this is a popular place to study and meet friends after school, as there are a couple of schools adjacent to the library. For a County Library, this is very cool! read more

THEY HAVE INDIVIDUAL STUDY ROOMS!!!!! Back in the good ole days libraries use to be so quiet and ideal for studying. I am studying the most boring material (work related) and need little to no noise distractions for this crap to sink in. I visited the MLK Library in Carson first ... too noisy for what I needed this Saturday morning. It's a small quaint place but one of the staffers' voices was too loud and irritating to me. Decided to try this location in the afternoon. Walked in and a lot was going on ... children playing, a book sale, etc. Walked around looking for a quiet space ... hopefully in a lil corner or something. All taken. My last option was to trek out to LMU for their private study rooms. Something told me to ask one of the staffers if they had private study rooms before I hopped on the 405 North. And much to my surprise and delight ... they had two. Lil cramped - enough for one person to stretch out. Studied for about 4 hours. Staff was extremely nice as well!! read more

This library has always been in Carson for me growing up. It's an okay library if you're looking for a place to study at but it really is nothing too special. It's just a mediocre library that doesn't match up to other libraries in the L.A. area. It is small and doesn't have a large selection of books. There is a teen section which houses animes and mangas which is pretty cool. I really wish that they built this library and other libraries to be more than what they are now. I use this library for quick internet access and that's nice. Computers are quick. I'd rather not really go to this library all too much to be honest. read more

Great place to come and study or finish some homework.. The librarians are very nice and the keep the place very clean and organized..

The library itself is very well kept, they have a kids section. The workers are lurking around and can't help it , but to feel uncomfortable. I took the kids to do some reading, they were playing with the toys and one of the workers kept cleaning them up! I was like, what's the point? The kids will play with them again. The other two parents that were there felt so uncomfortable! So we all decided to leave. This is. It the first time this has happened, has happen each time I go with the kids, they're just looking around and don't give you. Reaching space! They're really unfriendly, they make you feel like you are going to steal or something. I am gonna write a letter and take it a step further, it's gotten ridiculous . read more

This week marked the first time I spent two evenings in this library. I have passed this place so many times and never thought to visit. The quantity of items is respectable. My mom and I came to read books that we had already checked out from another branch. There was a sign of the times at this location: it was quite loud. The volume didn't rise just because the kids came, either. We arrived in the early afternoon. People were yakking away in outdoor voices. Even with all that, I'll be back next week. read more

Have been going to this library since I was a kid! They have great staff most of the time and are very helpful and friendly. Sometimes they don't have the book I need because it's at another branch, but it's quick and easy to have it transfered over here. Love the online services! read more

Unlike some reviews here, my experience with this library was overall great! It was quiet enough for me do my work and study. The wifi was good. I was able to stream videos smoothly. (I'm having online classes) read more

It's quite small. They don't have much sections and its not as quiet as a library should be but it's clean and kept organized.

You know I've never really been the type of guy to go to libraries let alone apply for a library card haha but today I decided to go down to the Carson library, living pretty close by and having really bad internet problems at home I said to my self o heck why not I could be doing online work stuff at the linear making money rather than waisting time at home trying to get the internet to work lol. Anyways got here didn't expect much from my local Carson library and sure enough it's not fancy but at the same time it's not bad it beats going to Starbucks I think haha. Kinda slow internet so doesn't help to much for doing online data entry and other online work stuff but hey it's better than having no working internet. Most everyone seems very nice and helpful and the feeling you get hole ending here is a very casual relaxed type of thing like I said not exactly fancy so gym shorts and a shirt is fine won't make you feel weird or out of place haha. I will definitely be back but next time I wanna do some work stuff on my laptop I will probably try another library or maybe a café or something... read more

i ordr everthin online, sos i get them via emales.. sorta kool, butt need to pick up some spell checkr buks., tks