We were visiting from out of town for business in California. We had requested a room at the…read morelibrary so that we could conduct our meeting. When we arrived, we were surprised to see three or four homeless individuals sleeping right by the courthouse, just to the left of the library. Given that this is a wealthy liberal area known for advocating social issues, it was disappointing to see that little seems to be done about the problem. All talk no action! That said, once inside, the library was a completely different experience. My wife and I reserved a private room to get some work done, and we found the space to be quiet, well-organized, and neatly maintained. The librarian was friendly and helpful, which made our visit even better. If you're looking for a peaceful place to work or read, this library is a great option. Just be prepared for what you might encounter outside since the locals don't care!

With 2 small children I spend a lot of time in library's. We split half the year living in the…read moreThousand Oaks area and half the year in Malibu near the Ventura County line. This is the closest library to us when living in Malibu. The staff is notoriously rude, like beyond reason. They typically don't return hellos. Are cold. Lock the doors in the middle of the day making you wait outside with small children in tow. Most of the patrons during the day appear to be homeless or dirty druggie type young men that stand outside smoking, eat in the library, curse and watch TV on the computers. The arm guards are friendly and sadly very appreciated. Story time for toddlers is typically at 3:30pm, oddest story time slot for littles at any library. We come because we check out books on a regular basis. I prefer litterly any other library than this one. It doesn't feel clean, overtly safe or welcoming. The city of Malibu could do much better.

People treat this library as a free day care service. Extremely loud!! The parents have no…read more situational awareness and cannot contain their kids. Don't come here if you plan to study or enjoy quiet reading time cause this is not a library apparently. Welcome to day care!

- Peaceful and clean throughout the facility - Always…read moreavailable parking - Has everything you need to study, work, or just read and learn Additional- - Clean restrooms - Office and copy center - Conference rooms - Computer stations

Best public library I've ever been to! Great area/space for the little ones & even an aquarium!…read moreAlso a great place to put your head down & study. Highly recommend!

Honestly, I love this library. Who knew I would be a regular at a library? There is so much space…read moreto spread out. I admit, I have my spot so I don't use up all the space but knowing I have the option is enough. The internet is reliable, the librarians are lovely, and they also offer plenty of community events! Come one, come all!

Beautiful and very clean Great service…read more Large parking lot Lucky enough we stopped by when they were having a free animal show! My daughters both enjoyed themselves here !!

Beautiful space, decent collection but excessively loud. The librarians almost shout to each other…read moreand to customers, customers listen to their devices without headphones and not only answer calls, but talk as if they're at home. And toddlers are allowed to noisily run amok, by entitled parents and oblivious librarians. But moving a chair to avoid the late afternoon sunlight activates the librarians immediately: "Sir, please put that chair back the way it was." Jawohl Herr Kommandant!

We absolutely love this library. Julia from the children's section is so helpful and wonderful. She…read moreis such a gem. She has so much patience and knowledge for the kids. My eldest child is an avid reader and she knows what books keep him engaged. This is a great library, the only thing that I would change is to make them open on Mondays too. It is in such a prime location and I love the Calabasas library app. My husband, myself, and children have linked accounts so it is easy to keep track of everything we check out.

This library is like a local retreat for me. I've come here on many occasions and it has been…read moreconsistently clean, orderly, and well-stocked. By far one of the best libraries in the area. Note that this library isn't part of LAPL so if you'll need to sign up for another library card here if you'd like to borrow books. One of my favorite things about this library is the monthly craft club. The two librarians who put it on are hilarious and a good time. These crafts are geared towards adults so I wouldn't bring your kids here (double check to see if they have a kids craft club at a different time). Because this library is in a well to do area, I assume they receive generous funding which in turn translates to generous crafts.

The Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills is a beautiful and welcoming space that has become a…read morefavorite for our family. The children's section is particularly impressive, featuring a massive selection of reading materials and a dedicated playground area that keeps kids entertained. It is the perfect local spot for a productive afternoon or a fun family outing. The weekly programming is fantastic, especially the monthly Chinese story time. We recently attended a session led by Lily, who was wonderful with the children. She used a great mix of storytelling about caterpillars and fruit along with high-energy songs and movement. It was such a joy to watch my granddaughter get involved and follow along with all the actions. The facility is very well-designed for convenience, including the easy underground parking right beneath the building. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to read or an engaging activity for the grandkids, this library is a true gem in the Peninsula area. It's a wonderful community resource that we look forward to visiting every week.

This library is so cute and spacious! They have quiet areas and general seating for studying and…read morereading. They do have free WiFi and parking! There's an elevator fyi. I definitely will come back to study! :) support public libraries!!!

They had a $1 book sale in front, clean and spacious inside, and it feels like a tree house getaway…read moresince the library is on the second floor

We love the Topanga Library- AMAZING staff, clean, beautiful library. A great resource for kids and…read moreadults.

Came on a Thursday morning with my grandchildren so they can attend the story time and songs at the…read morediscovery area for kids. After that we watched the puppet show in the audio visual room. My grandchildren have fun and we ate snacks at the coffee shop just outside the library. My grandchildren are excited to go back again. I highly recommend

My favorite local library that's cute and well organized for each age group and/or interest…read more Love the pirate ship space in the discovery area for the little ones . They offer small activities and coloring pages for something else to do when the kids need a break from reading. There's a good amount of dvds you can rent as well as books.

I visited this library for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed at this facility. Parking…read moreis free (at least for two hours) if you park at the lot that is connected to the library. You can either walk around or cut through the path to get to the main entrance. The bottom floor is mostly kids media as well as DVDs, and when I went the library itself was pretty quiet, so that was a pleasant surprise. The construction of the building was nice to look at as well, with a lot of glass and stainless steel, and there were also a ton of art features, such as the hanging jellyfish when you walk up the stairs to the second floor. There are rentable study rooms, but also a good amount of tables and chairs, and most of the tables had their own outlets to use as well, making this a great place to study. I took up a spot at a table that faced the ocean, and it was just so calm and serene. I would come again, as it wasn't too busy from 1-3 PM.

This was my first time ever stopping here, and boy was I impressed for a public facility! For those…read moreof you who are ever in the area and need to print out a few forms or documents, you can't beat this library. Your first 10 printouts are free. And while my home public library in Culver City is up to the task and gets the job done, the environment here is on another level all together. Perhaps it has something to do with looking out on the mighty Pacific right? Lol Leslie and Ann were super helpful immediately upon entry as my guest and I had never been here before. In addition to their great customer service, the cleanliness of the facility also stands out. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Such a cute library! I am a big fan of LAPL libraries, and the free resources they provide for…read morecommunity members. This location is very quiet, clean, and a great place to get work done. I had a good experience parking. There is more than enough for everybody and a book drop conveniently available outside. I set up my study materials on a large desk near an outlet and it went very smooth. I also asked one of the librarians for help with my library card, and they were very helpful. Overall, very nice area, great vibes, and ample parking.

Pretty nice library. Better than many and super easy, parking lot small though. Hard to get too…read moredetailed on a library review though.