Had to make a stop here since they were giving out cute library cards. I needed it for my library…read morecard collection. The guy who helped us get our library cards was super cool. He talked to us about the craze of getting their library cards and was surprised someone posted it on Instagram, because now they are busy. The library itself was really pretty and clean. Such a great selection of books, and I kinda wish I lived closer so I could check out books. Luckily, they offer Libby, so I am able to check out audiobooks that I have on my TBR list. If I am ever in the area, now I know where I can stop to browse different books and to just study. Great library in a great location.

Wonderful library with a friendly staff. Plenty parking and great programming. Always something to…read morediscover.

Man, Montebello has a huge library. It almost look like a College University library. I stopped by…read morehere once, and man, I was impressed. They have lots of older and new books. Lots of magazines, and childrens books. The computers and resources are way up to date. Plenty of parking and security here. Place is clean, and the staff have a friendly and professional staff. Id like to come visit sometime again.

In an era of new and evolving technology, this location does not have adequate access to charging…read moreoutlets compared to other local libraries. This location seems to always be behind everything in comparison to others. Yes, there are updated seating and tables with charging outlets, but they are not powered. I am disappointed with the slow progress this location has to offer. Many members have their own laptops, iPads, devices, etc that require to be powered. Hopefully there are more accessible and powered outlets available to the public.

Catching up on summer reading recently, and what better way than to join the reading program at…read moreyour local library? Each week if you've read your quota of at least 100 minutes, a prize awaits. For adults, the first week was a tote bag, the second being a fan-like cutting board, and the latest one was a mason jar for sipping on a cold beverage. Prizes are till the week of the July 20th and follows this year's theme, "Savor Every Story". Apart from the books and the typical resources you'd find at a library, here they've created a small section near the entrance focused on the community of gardening. Their "Let's Grow Alhambra Seed Library" provides packets of seeds to take and grow within the confines of your premises. Seeds include chamomile, lavender, cucumbers, and broccoli. And if your garden is blessed were an abundant source of fruits and veggies, you can drop them off at the "Produce Exchange Station". Win-win!

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.

I was in the area already and decided to check this library out and get a library card as well. I…read morelove how modern clean organized and spacious. There's a lot of seating for everyone and there was an event going on in the children's section where it looks like a Star Wars theme/ picture op with the people dressed up as Star Wars characters.

The good thing about this library is that on some nights they stay open until 800pm where us…read moreworking class can still get there in time. The library feels very spacious and is brightly lit. The staff is very welcoming and they have nice clean restrooms.

I came here to East LA Library where they were holding a course via ServSafe-in order to be able to…read morerun a small business out of my kitchen legally! The Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operation, or MEHKO program now allows those with the entrepreneurial bug (and what they hope is a talent) to cook food from their kitchen. In my place, all I will do (at least for now) is make stuffed Bell Peppers... a la the name, The Holy Bell Pepper! The road to being in good graces with your city runs through LA County, so why not take the free (albeit all day) course (and the actual final test) to get the paper trail going for free! About 18/20 with reservations showed up for the class, with the final test consisting of 90 questions with you being allowed to miss as many as 30 to get the ServSafe Manager certification. And guess what? I may have missed 29, but I know I did not miss 30! After some serious memorization and seeing things through the lens of a safety inspector as opposed to a cook (my initial and major problem in the first round), I was able to quickly pivot. And while I won't know for sure for another week or so, I feel fairly good about passing the ServSafe Manager certification course. Wish me luck!

They are open 7 days a week. They are open Sundays til 5pm. Lots of parking is available in the…read moreadjacent lot for up to 3 hours you can park. This library offers a lot of resources, and has a bookstore.

I stopped by on a Saturday and couldn't find any parking spaces in their lot, so I found a parking…read morespace in the street. This library was packed inside which I was very surprised to see. I am glad locals are using the libraries even when some were using it just to stay cool from the hot weather outside.

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

We had a great experience this morning. Staffs were friendly and helpful. Khanh Kiet Phung was…read morehelping my kids look for books and he was easy to communicate.

This is the worst library to study at. Don't waste your time going here. I would give zero stars if…read moreI could. It's hot. There are few outlets. There are few places to sit. The staff are condescending. It's loud from children talking and dogs barking. I've gone to this library twice now and was not happy with either visit. Although the space looks like it has a lot of tables, there are very few with outlets to plug a laptop into. The first time I came, I was able to find only one available table with an outlet because I came shortly after they opened. That time and this time, the library was extremely loud. There were so many children running around and screaming. This time, there was even a dog barking and running around too. I just went to the library again today and was not able to find a single available table to sit at. The only empty seats were where the computers were. Only a couple of the computers were being used, which left 6 empty spots. I didn't really want to sit there since I already had my own laptop, but it was the only open table. I shifted the keyboard to the side and made do with the small space. Since there were plenty of computers still available next to me, I didn't think it would be a problem to sit there. Boy was I wrong. A woman with glasses approached me maybe 15 minutes after I sat down and told me that those spots were meant for people who were going to use their computers. When I told her that there were no more tables and that there were plenty of available seats still next to me, she condescendingly told me that I'm the one to ever argue with her because everyone else usually just moves. I told her that I would move if someone needed the computer. She again said I had to move then walked away without another word. Since there were no other available spots to sit at, I had to leave the library. This woman was not just condescending to me by the way. Right when I first sat down, the same woman was speaking to a man by the printers. The way she was speaking to him was equally condescending. I didn't want to listen in on their conversation, but her tone was really mean and obnoxious as she told him he was wrong about something. She was speaking to him in a way that felt like she was absolutely looking down on him. I hope upper management has a word with her about her customer service skills because they are terrible. My last note is about the temperature of the library. It's really hot outside, so I thought it would be nice to study where there's an A/C. Although it was slightly cooler than outside, it was still pretty warm in there. It did not feel that much more comfortable than studying outside. I don't think it was warm just because there were a lot of people because it was equally warm the first time I went too(right when they opened).

Small yet modern library that offers so much in a convenient location…read more I love the self-check out counter where you can easily check out items and head out the door. The library counter is nearby in case you need a librarian to assist you. Free copies (maximum of 10 per day) are also available for library members. There is a small fee for each additional copy. You can also log on to a desktop for a maximum of one hour. Ask the librarian to open the bathroom for you because it's locked. Maybe that's why it's so clean! Plenty of parking behind the library adjacent to the park or the left side of the library in front of the park. Enjoy your visit!

It's clean for the most part, quiet, and there was plenty of parking. The only downside is that…read morelike the Los Nietos library, the restrooms are locked, so you'll have to ask a librarian for access. I didn't explore too much, but it is bigger than the Los Nietos location. It's also connected to a school, so there's a park where you can walk around or have a picnic. It wasn't too crowded, and the A/C was at a comfortable temperature, despite the outside heat.

This libary is my personal favorite , its never packed it's always clean staff are welcoming! I…read morebring my children here on hot days instead of going to a burning playground they have multiple toys, puzzles , kitchen area the kids love it

I would like to highlight Anali's professionalism. I came in less than 10 minutes before the…read morelibrary's closing time and she quickly jumped in to help me get the books I was looking for and was very informative about the borrowing process. She was a great help.

My granddaughters and their friends have been attending Story Time at South El Monte Library with…read moreMs. Sil for over a year. Our granddaughters have grown much more mentally and socially then friends kids that don't attend community events like Story Time. Ms. Sil invited us to night time events that the city put on. We would not have attended these events if we were not invited by Ms. Sil. I would enjoy spending my tax money at places like Story Time! The Library Staff have gone above and beyond! I encourage other parents to get involved!

This is a smaller library, but it's quiet and fairly clean. I came for a kids' social reading…read moreevent, and my kid enjoyed meeting a few of the other families in the community. We ended up grabbing a few books here, and the librarian was very helpful.