My first time actually going inside San Fernando County Library. I've seen it numerous times when…read moreI was eating in the area. I went for the Hello Kitty library card. Everyone was so nice and worked extra hard to keep the line moving. I really appreciate they had all hands on deck. Talked to one guy who said he doesn't usually work inside the library but they brought him in. Even the security guard was helpful in keeping things moving.

I went to this LA County library for a promotion of an exclusive Hello Kitty card. It was a 2.5…read morehour wait but fun and making memories is always something me and my Yelp Bestie Jenn H. are down for. Tucked away in a plaza in San Fernando among some local eateries it was a short walk from parking. Parking is challenging just keep that in mind. Not many ADA parking spots either. The library is much bigger than it appears from outside. There is so much to see. I liked the decor and how it is very reminiscent of the San Fernando region. The wrought iron chandeliers were a dramatic centerpiece in this library. As I was standing in line I was impressed on the amount of Manga available as well as preloaded Kindles that library members can check out. Lots of tables and seating. Cute carpeted sitting areas for younger readers. Very nice staff who did their best they could during this event. If you didn't get a HK card in 9/28/26 they will have more next month.

This is a smaller library, and it's a bit tucked away for anyone living outside of it's immediate…read morevicinity, but it's a beautiful branch and you will be rewarded for taking a trip out to visit it. The library has a fantastic inventory and a great kid area that offers resources for them from books to crafts. My son love playing with some of the toys there and then sitting on the cushions listening to a book. It was a nice peaceful break to the business of the day. The building is just inviting and full of bright natural light. Perfect for working or reading. But even with all the windows, it isn't hot inside which is great given that this branch is located in an area of the city that can get quite hot, especially during the summer (when we were visiting). So come, cool down while enjoying a book. Staff is friendly and helpful. They took the time to chat with our kids about our adventure to visit all the LAPL locations. They asked them about what branches they've enjoyed and where we were headed to next. They were just a joy to interact with. We really enjoyed our trip to this branch. If this is your local branch, you've got a great resource at your fingertips.

It's a small library, but it has everything we need. I've brought my son here to read books, play,…read moreand do puzzles, and he always enjoys himself. The employees I've talked to so far have been nice and approachable. They also have different scheduled programs and activities throughout the week that we haven't had a chance to attend yet. It's a nice little library to bring kids to or to do your work in.

What a perfect way to start Spring Break after a beautiful Easter. Praying here after our Lord has…read morerisen made our visit very special!

The San Fernando Mission is a lovely combination of opulence and modesty. The museum and grounds…read moreare well-maintained and interesting, a perfect afternoon excursion just outside L.A. The church's altar area is one of the most spectacular I have seen, and I've toured European cathedrals: rich gold carvings, towering pillars, and a saint instead of a crucifix. The simple solemnity of the rest of the mission, adobe brick and pretty painted accents and wooden crosses, is a sharp contrast to the grand sanctuary. The motion-activated Madonna room and the wine cellar are highlights of the rest of the museum. Also be sure to check out the cemetery areas: Bob Hope is a notable resident. There's a sizeable gift shop, though they don't sell much more than tiny bottles of holy water, prayer cards, and other Catholic miscellany.

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Really nice and clean library but horrible service. Went to renew passport and last was very…read moreextremely rude.

This school is absolutely amazing ! The staff , the…read morestudents, and everyone in the campus . I graduated from Los Angeles mission college I just want to inspire other single young mommies that you can do it to !! Next stop UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at Los Angeles Mission College. I was dropped from a…read moreclass without realizing it, and I was not able to access my student email for a month, so I never received or saw the communication regarding my enrollment. I understand that students are responsible for checking their accounts, but there should be clearer communication and better support when students are unable to access their school email. Being dropped from a class without knowing what was happening has been incredibly frustrating and has created unnecessary stress with my schedule. The process has felt very confusing, and I expected better communication and support from the college. Do not come here!!

i'll be darned, a yelp page for juvy. i was detained at Sylmar juvy in Feburary-March 1966. It…read morehad just opened in 1965, so it was brand spanking new. The previous year, '65, i was in Central and i was also in Central late 1964. So, when i got taken to Sylmar, i must say, there were things to appreciate, some positives, being newer with a more spacious layout. It was/is a detention facility. I was in there for a month and a half so i got a good strong taste of it that i will never forget, a lot of it is with me daily, not far from the surface of my mind. Overall, i was treated ok there. The staff was what you would expect. There was a really good judge there named Julius Lebow, he later went to dependency court and became an influential elder statesman. He cared about kids and wasn't rigid. I'm giving it three stars because: i took stars off because once, 4 girls came in to my room, a serious rule violation to go into another girl's room, and they jumped on me, i don't even know why, i didn't have any problem with anybody, and they put pillows over my face and tickled me, i didn't laugh, it wasn't funny, it was really traumatic, and i was like, where is the staff? They're always there when you don't want them in your business, but 4 girls come in my room and overpower me and put pillows over my face, and i am yelling, "Miss! Miss," because "miss" is what we called the female staff," but my voice was blocked with the pillows, and i got hysterical, i was beyond crying, it wasn't the girls so much, it was that the staff weren't around when i needed them, only when i didn't, i was so upset, my diaphragm was spasming after it was finally over, i couldn't stop gasping. A nice DPO that i didn't know took me outside and sat on the grass with me and talked to me in a soft voice and asked me what i was interested in, and if i liked to read, and i said i did, and she asked what, and i said i would like to read something by F Scott Fitzgerald, and she told me she had a book at home that she would bring me, it was the Great Gatsby and i read it while i was in there, very depressing book but it was good. So i give them credit for having a DPO around who would take some time with me. Another thing i give them one or two stars for is that i was allowed to have my guitar in there, that was unexpected but my former foster mother told me to ask if i could have it and they said yes, so she brought it and i was able to have it in my room some of the time, most of the time it stayed in the office. One thing i remember is, one day we had to all be in our rooms but we were allowed to have the doors open, and we would all sit in the door ways so we could see each other and talk to each other. so one time, i got my guitar and sat in my door way and sang the whole song of Bob Dylan's Chimes of Freedom to the other girls while they sat in their door ways. It's a 7 minute long song with lots of verses, i sang it from the heart. One verse says Tolling for the searching ones on their speechless seeking trail For the lonesome hearted lovers with too personal a tale AND FOR EACH UNHARMFUL GENTLE SOUL MISS-PLACED INSIDE A JAIL we gazed upon the chimes of Freedom flashing i'm grateful that i had my guitar and had the opportunity to do that, not many people get the chance to do something like that. Thank you Sylmar. One thing i didn't like was, the staff controlled how much water you could have when you took a shower, and they didn't always give enough time. There were no doors in front of the showers so they could see you, and they would know if you still had soap on you or not. One time, she turned off the water while i still had a lot of shampoo in my hair. I refused to get out but she insisted that i had to. i said no way. She said i had no choice. But i did, because female staff wasn't allowed to lay hands on us, if there was some problem requiring physical intervention, they had to call male staff from the boys side. I just stood there in my shower stall with shampoo on my head refusing to leave, and she couldn't move me. Then i yelled at her, "GET THE MEN!!" which is what we would yell of some girls were having a big violent fight in the cafeteria. Of course, she couldn't get the men. For one thing, i was a stark naked girl. And also, the men had their hands full on the boys side, they were busy, they wouldn't like to be called over to get a girl out of a shower. So, she realized she was defeated and turned the water back on and i got the shampoo out. I got some kind of punishment but it wasn't memorable. i just remember winning that one. But kids shouldn't have to go through that to take a shower, I don't know if they still do that. Probably. That staff's name was Miss Wicks. All these years and i remember it. That incident and the time those 4 girls came in my room and traumatized me, causes me to take two stars off about the photo,yelp cut off the sides but if you double click on it,the whole thing opens

I was sexually assaulted here when I was 15/16 years old if anybody had kids here talk to them and…read moremake sure they are OK

The biggest library in the Valley has many books to chose from and if not available they can always…read morerequest it from another library. Book store on site at the entrance that sells new if not fairly new books for kids and adults. *They have story time during the week for kids. *Yoga sessions for adults. *Help people with taxes days. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Plenty of seating out in the open if you want to take a seat, read and or get some work done. They also have book sales about 3 times a year so look out for the special days.

Visited today as I needed a new library card mostly because I want to try the Libby app. I did the…read morepre registration online before heading to the library which I would definitely recommend. Parking is spacious but I did sadly see the charging stations that they used to have here have been permanently disconnected but the machine part is still there. Maybe some day they will bring them back as they were convenient though slow. Inside staff was very friendly and assisted me with finishing the set up for my new card. It only took 5 minutes and now I have my card! I can't wait to start using Libby. I then walked around browsing the aisles and I found a wide selection of different languages which I thought was awesome. There's also plenty of study tables and many public computers. On leaving I looked around the park. I was really pleased because the grass looks nice and green and no foxtails! I saw someone playing with their dog in the field and this made me realize this is a great place to bring my dog to do some training and it's close to me. Very happy and looking forward to my next visit

The Pacoima Branch Library looks quite boring from the outside, but don't let it fool you. The…read morelarge ceilings filled with natural light from all the windows makes for such a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy a book. Others have complained on here about staff not being friendly, but the two librarians I interacted with were very friendly and helpful. I had a wonderful time. I also appreciated that this branch didn't feel too crowded and because of that much quieter than some of the other branches I've been to. There's also a decent amount of parking so I didn't find myself circling around the lot or trying to find street parking.

Great library! They have a lot of books in Spanish. Staff is also helpful as well. I also prefer…read morethis library because parking lot has a lot of spaces.

A hidden gem in the valley! Loved coming to this little library. The staff was very helpful & we…read morewere able to find a good selection of books we were looking for. The space was clean and plenty of parking in the lot. For more popular books, we were able to put the books on hold via the app (which is a bit clunky but to no fault of this branch) for pickup here once available.

This is a smaller library than others I've been to in the area. But they have a good selection and…read morea staff that is knowledgeable and friendly. They're especially great to my 3 young kids. You can tell they're always excited to see young people in eager to read. The location is also very unassuming from the outside. Honestly, I had driven by it dozens of times before even realizing it was there. Out of the corner of my eye, it looked like it was just part of the fire station that's next door. Because of this, if you're not paying attention, you can easily drive by without realizing it. The parking lot is also very small and with tight spots so be prepared to have to park along the street (which is a hill) and walk in. That, or just go during 'off hours' during the weekday if you can to ensure there won't be a ton of people in there. One of the highlights to this location is a large meeting room. They have tons of community events for just about everything under the sun. Be sure to check out upcoming events to see if there is something that strikes your fancy. However, just don't set lofty expectations. I took my kids here for an event (I don't want to call out what it was because the librarian who put it on did seem to have great intentions) that was a total dud. I think it just wasn't planned through enough and or she was just overwhelmed by the rambunctious, loud group of young elementary school kids who showed up. I don't want to say don't take your kids to children events here. Our experience very well could have been a one off. Just set you expectations accordingly. These are events planned and put on by the librarians. They're not experts in any particular field and they are bound by the resources at hand. So, in all, if this is your local library, it's a nice one with a good amount of things to offer. However, if this one is a bit out of your way, I would maybe say just stick to your local branch. Remember, if they have a book here that you want, you can always have it sent to your local brand for free. That's the joy of LA's massive public library system.