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Malaga Cove Library

4.1 (36 reviews)
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Tina O.

What a great find. If you like libraries this is such a jewel. We do not live in the area but we love visiting different city libraries. This library has such a remarkable historical story. Make sure to pay a visit and let them know you have never been there before. They will surely give you a tour. The top floor leads to a wrap around balcony with awesome views. There are wonderful research rooms. There is even a vault and hidden room. The Friends of the Library group have a long history as well. They have a book sale every third Friday and Saturday of the month. I understand there is coffee and lemon bars at the sale too. We will pay a visit for the sale in the near future. The grounds are beautiful and a great place for a walk. Watch out for all the wild peacocks. There is plenty of public parking behind the libray or you can park at the Malaga Cove shopping center and walk up the street. I hope you pay them a visit and happy reading!

Tina H.

I got married last September and the wedding ceremony was held at the Malaga Cove Library. The library is very beautiful and there are so many places to take pictures. The wedding was very small (15 people) so we didn't want to spend a lot of money on decorations, but that didn't matter because the library itself is so pretty. It was such an easy wedding ceremony to plan. My family played a big part with how nice the wedding turned out, but also the library staff helped resolve any hiccups that happened along the way. Thank you

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Stella T.

This is a jewel in the crown of P.V. Library's I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to read in a beautiful setting!!!!! The peacocks are so beautiful and magical. The entryway on both sides is so enchanting.The building is so calm and the lights are so pretty the ceiling is just amazing. The windows look out to lush garden and fountain with view of the ocean simply Devine ! Now let's get to the books . They have a new and old selection . Wonderful periodicals and community puzzle and a great attention to children's reading area and art projects for their needs. The staff are kind and thoughtful. The furniture is so comfortable also beautiful artwork on every wall ,even an old fireplace . I wish it was in use but it's fun to sit in the rocking chair and dream . I go three times a week to read and walk the grounds . The summer has a concert series which is wonderful . I cannot believe we have this treasure to go to and enrich our minds and soul. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have helped me when I have questions .

Jolin E.

Tons of books. Lots of old and new selection. Library is in an old building that needs rehab and a little facelift. Has some charm though and history for sure. Local nostalgia and must visit in the area

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Mary N.

The grounds are gorgeous. There is a small lot for off street parking. The best part was that there are peacocks just walking around. Very cool.

Joan S.

Five stars for what it is. What it is not: a modern library with rows of new computers and zillions of books. What it is: an old Spanish style building high on a hill, surrounded by eucalyptus trees that are sometimes adorned with screeching peacocks. The library is just off Palos Verdes Drive W, across from the tall bluffs that overlook the ocean. The building and its beautiful old fountains were erected in 1930 at a cost of $60,000. It is now on the National Historic Register. Original furniture remains, like Spanish claw foot leather couches. The multi-level space has an art gallery, now showing exquisite landscape paintings of the surrounding area. They tell me this is the best show they've ever had; it's certainly one of the nicest shows I've ever seen, anywhere. Speaking of art, I recently spotted a magnificent watercolor in a battered, broken old frame with the original wavy discolored mat.....hanging in the Malaga Cove Library. I inquired about the painting, done by Henry L. Richter (I learned later it is one of his few portraits, of an old man with a bushy white beard reading the LA Times). The library staff knew little about the beautiful, somewhat valuable painting, suggesting to me it might be a poster! I may have to launch a campaign toward reframing the piece, or just donate the cost myself. They wouldn't sell it to me and I want to preserve it so I can continue to enjoy it. In the basement of the old library earlier today, as I perused a used book sale, I noticed there was not a hint of mildew or mold in any of the cavernous rooms - remarkable considering the age of the structure, the fact that it is built into a hill & its proximity to the ocean. The library must be as charmed as it is charming.

Cleo N.

This smaller library is a wonderful alternative to the larger Peninsula Center library. I come here about once a week. When I was researching for my Europe trip I was here almost every day. It's quiet and the outside is quite pretty. There's multiple areas to get work done and a small children's area. Older folks will come here to play chess, that's cool. There's a computer room and you can even rent a labtop for a couple hours. Though it's not a huge library there's plenty of books and I found several to help me with my trip. It's hardly crowded besides the computer room sometimes. They have book sales and their own free parking lot in the back. There is also street parking for 2 hours. Just make sure not to park for over 2 hours cause you will get a ticket. On any given day you will see peacocks roaming the premises. Peacocks are more scared of humans which is good cause I'm scared of most animals. Anyway, support your local libraries!

Shauna N.

This library is beautiful. It's on the small side but has gorgeous facility. It would be a very quiet place to read a book. I love the grass area and fountain outside.

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The windows look out to lush garden and fountain with view of the ocean simply Devine !

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