I absolutely love coming to the Cerritos Library! It's one of the most beautiful libraries I've…read morevisited. The interior is modern, bright, and aesthetically pleasing, making it such a relaxing place to spend time. It's peaceful, well-maintained, and simply a great space to read, learn, and unwind. My favorite part is the children's area. The aquarium is always a hit, and I love the prehistoric theme with the dinosaur fossils and the fun ceiling design. It makes the space feel so imaginative and inviting for kids. The library is also thoughtfully laid out with dedicated areas for children, teens, magazines and publications, plus an extensive collection of books on the second floor. There are even study rooms you can reserve ahead of time, which is a great feature if you need a quiet place to work or study. Parking is convenient since it's next to the sheriff's station and shares a large parking lot, including basement parking.

My inner child was so happy to visit this library. It is beautiful. The staff are also very nice …read more I visited and stayed there 2 hours without noticing the time . I wish I lived closer so I can visit more . You may get a library card if you don't live in the area but you do have to pay a yearly fee. For now I just admired the beautiful children's section, the reading rooms and I sat and read in peace . Great job Cerritos library staff .

Spending my summer vacations in the 90s here is one of my fondest memories…read more I came back recently after too long a hiatus from reading and the nostalgic feeling I got from entering gave me an extra thrill to delve back into the different worlds found in books. The librarians I encountered were incredibly helpful and was patient with me as the library world has changed a bit for me. The library itself was clean and orderly. I'm excited to spend more time combing the shelves and taking a step away from doom scrolling.

How do you review a library?? But I read they just got rid of late fees, so I am back! The kiddo is…read moregetting into reading, so we're here for the piles of books this summer. The app makes it easy to reserve online and pick up. This location is not fancy, I know some Long Beach or Cerritos locations are like playgrounds or museums. We caught the end of a little magic show one afternoon and have been trying to catch another event for the kids.

This library is in Mae Boyar Park. It's a nice place to visit before or after the park. There is a…read morechildren's area to the right when you walk in. Plenty of tables and computers to use. They have toys, puppets and coloring sheet for the kids. Very cute neighborhood library. They even have a fish tank.

This is our go to local library since it's right around the corner from us…read more Indoor: Clean, quiet, and recently got a facelift. The library still feels a little on the old school side (the computers could be better updated) Outdoor: Parking is ample. It's right next to a park. It's also right by a major street (Del Amo) so you gotta keep an eye on your little ones when outside. Staff: The staff is fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and they remember you! This makes a difference. Children's area: The library is small but the kids area is nice and big for how small the library is. There are open ended toys and a little floor area to read. There's a sizable kids Spanish books area, which is what we normally go for. Programs: My daughter is in preschool 3x a week so it's hard to make it to the toddler reading times. However, we participated during the summer and it was great. She also participated in the reading program where she could get prizes and she loved that! The reading time usually includes reading, music/dancing, and a craft/art time. The app is super useful and really easy to use. If I forget our library card, I can just use the app. Did I mention how friendly the staff is?!

Solid library. However it is small, thought the employees were very nice and helpful and they have…read moreplenty of resources. I got a library card for the first time in years.

A community library that offers a selection of books and different types of media. On Tuesdays…read moretheirs story times for the kids which is interactive and fun for families. Towards the back near the book store there are computers available to use for leisure. The library offers several study tables that are first come first serve. The library is open to any CA resident. The book store in the back offer books ($1-$2) which is a great deal for avid readers.

Our neighborhood library is a gem! The staff is knowledgeable, content needed is always available…read moreand it's quiet! We are so very lucky to be able to stroll across the park and visit!

Visited this library a couple times for some quick meet ups…read more THE EXPERIENCE: every time I've arrived it's been before they open. I've waited outside and have seen a woman come out and clean the glass doors. I can appreciate someone taking pride in their work place which makes it look presentable. The staff seemed friendly and welcoming. CON: The one thing I didn't like was... every time I've come there's a woman who unlocks the door from the inside and just walks away afterward. I think it would be a nice gesture or maybe common courtesy to actually open the door, say "We're open" and hold the door as people come in... I don't know. Maybe I'm asking too much but I just think of it as if there's someone waiting to come inside... I would also take the extra step to not just unlock the door but to say we're open and extend the door open for the patrons waiting. PROS: I like that it's welcoming and calm. They have space with tables where you can do quick meetups. WiFi does not lag and friendly staff. WOULD I RECOMMEND? WOULD I RETURN? I would recommend to anyone needing to use space and wanting to visit a quiet, cute little library to do so. Not to mention the books (lol). Very kid friendly - for all ages! (:

The City of Hawaiian Gardens Public Library Public Safety Center of Los Angeles County presents…read moreitself as both a library and a public safety center. While I may not fully understand what the "public safety center" designation entails, I do have a clear understanding of the level of professionalism, courtesy, and respect the public should reasonably expect when visiting a public facility. Upon arrival, the parking area was decent in size and appeared adequate for what seems to be a medium-volume library. The property is gated, and visitors share the space with government employees. There is also a small outdoor memorial seating area in front of the library. This is a thoughtful feature for visitors who wish to read outdoors, enjoy a snack, or take a break while working remotely. Inside the library, the Young Adult book collection was one of the stronger aspects of the facility and offered several interesting options for checkout. The seating area is relatively small but appropriate for the size of the library. Most seating consists of clustered couch-style chairs, though electrical outlets are limited and provide low wattage. I do not recall whether the facility offers a filtered water refill station. Unfortunately, the positive aspects of the facility were overshadowed by the conduct of the staff. From the beginning of the visit, staff members were not welcoming. Access to the restroom requires staff intervention to unlock the door, and the overall atmosphere conveyed a sense that patrons were being excessively monitored. The most concerning aspect of the visit involved staff behavior toward me personally. I experienced harassment and inappropriate conduct by an employee. While apparently believing I was not paying attention, an employee approached and sprayed chemicals directly at me. This conduct was inappropriate, unprofessional, and inconsistent with the standards expected in a public-facing institution. The current staff should be evaluated regarding their ability to interact with members of the public professionally, respectfully, and appropriately. The conduct described above warrants review and investigation by management. A public library and public safety center should foster an environment of accessibility, professionalism, and public trust. Based on my experience, that standard was not met.

Five stars to the wonderful customer service and the helpful staff! I recently reserved a book…read morethrough their online catalog service. The wait time for the book to arrive at this library was only a couple of days. Once I called the library to arrange pickup, my book was ready within a few minutes. I was very grateful to have finally found this book because it was completely checked out throughout my surrounding orange county locations and Long Beach.

Local public library that I visited recently to renew my library card and pick up a California…read moreParks Pass. Unfortunately, I was put on a waitlist for the parks pass, but they did renew my library card really quickly. It's a pretty quiet place, and never seems to be overly crowded whenever I stop by. Plenty of parking in their lot, in addition to a bunch of available street parking.

Five stars for programming. Bali is top notch when it comes to organizing events and activities for…read morethe kids. I know it's not as freshly remodeled as some other branches, but we really appreciate the thoughtful planning and interactive opportunities.

Wowww I grew up coming here and moved away 10 years ago. I came back today with my kids and it's…read moresoo cute and so clean. I love the kids area and how it's completely separate from the adults area. What a smart idea! It had some kids toys and a variety of seating options and tons of fun books! Love what they have done!

Great library. My kids like going here. Good location. Good activities. Always some sort of…read moreactivities or events here throughout the year.

This is a great community style library and a great place to take little ones. The librarians are…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. They also have a book club that meets monthly. Along with books, they also have a few computers available for use. Located next door to Social Services on Alondra.

Needed to sign up for a library card. Hubby and I came in on a Saturday afternoon, parked (plenty…read moreof parking, it seemed), walked to the front desk, requested an application, and got started right away. The staff member was very helpful, provided all information we needed, and we were in and out of there in probably 12 or 15 minutes. Five stars on the process! For the library itself, it is a small library with almost no one in there. We didn't take a good look around, but it may be one of the smallest L.A. libraries I've seen, and I'm sure the selection is very limited. The folks that were there were mainly much older, or kids. There did seem to be a small event (perhaps arts and crafts?) in one of the rooms behind the front desk for the kids. But, overall, it was a very quiet and unoccupied library. An update would maybe help, as well, but I don't know if that'll be a priority for the city/county. Likely won't be back, but that's mainly because I can use the library card for e-resources. Convenient!

4/4/26 This is one of my favorite locations of bookstores at the Long Beach town. Staff are…read morefriendly and very helpful. The location is perfect. Lots of parking. There is a café inside. As usual, I am surprised that I had not dropped a review for this bookstore, and I am here at least once a month, at the very least. Immense selection of books greeting cards, gifts, fiction, nonfiction everything is arranged and organized accordingly. I just love this bookstore. Great big parking lot that is free but it is shared among many businesses at the Long Beach town center. Great experience each time. Prices are fair (compared to Amazon?) at least you can actually pick up a book. Read it at the café and if you decide to buy it go for it if not, then just return it.

This Barnes & Noble is pleasant to look at from the outside, and upon entering the building, the…read morelayout is consistent with the standard Barnes & Noble franchise design. The store offers a large selection of books, with many titles covering the same genres but from varying perspectives, writing styles, and approaches. I visited with a specific purpose: to browse the spirituality, tarot, oracle, and divination section. While exploring the store, I also wandered through other departments to see if anything else caught my interest. Fortunately, I came across several items that I added to my mental list for a future purchase. However, the section I had originally come to see offered fewer choices than expected. This was both disappointing and surprising, as I have typically found a much wider variety of these subjects at other Barnes & Noble locations. Of course, I understand that each store's inventory varies. Unfortunately, my interactions with the staff significantly diminished the overall experience. During my visit, one employee repeatedly insisted that I take a shopping basket after I had already made it clear that I did not need one. She then entered my personal space, coming uncomfortably close to my face and behind my head while repeating herself several times. Her behavior came across as intrusive and demonstrated a disregard for personal boundaries, despite appearing to frame the interaction as customer service. I also used the restroom during my visit. It was a decent size, although it felt somewhat crowded. Given the volume of customers this location receives, I believe the restrooms could benefit from more frequent attention and maintenance. Finally, while checking out, I had another unpleasant interaction. The cashier made an unnecessary comment about the email address I provided, referring to it as "trash," or making a similarly negative remark. Regardless of the exact wording, the comment felt inappropriate, unprofessional, and entirely unrelated to completing my purchase. The overall price range is costly, the value is to be determined. Overall, the store itself is enjoyable to browse and offers a pleasant shopping environment. However, my experience with multiple employees left a lasting negative impression. If customer service and respectful interactions are important to you, this location may not meet your expectations. If you're simply interested in browsing the books and merchandise, your experience may depend largely on the staff you encounter that day.