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?!

Librarian Gina is the best! We super love going to the events and activities organized here. The…read morelibrary is cute, kids section is large and full of toys and room to play. Parking is easy. There's a playground to get any extra wiggles out in one stop.

Recently came to check out this library, as I had not done so in almost a decade. Last time I came…read morehere was when it was conjoined to the senior center. But I'm happy to say that it looks like they have improved it greatly. The new interior design is very modern and it looks incredibly clean. The water fountains are also newer and have a water bottle filling station. Cool place, I am looking forward to coming here more often to read or study.

Chad took care of everyone during comedy night (every Tuesday)! It was my First time here and…read moredefinitely coming back next week. Highly recommend.

Bartenders are Volunteers. Karaoke on Thursday nights,…read moreMembers will sign you in as their guests and give you a tour of the facilities. The Hall is pretty big and is rentable for public/ private special events.

I've left a separate review under Santa Fe Springs Town Center Hall. Santa Fe Springs does some…read moreamazing things for the community like hosting the practice venue for the Masters of Harmony chorus and putting on a Christmas festival each December 1st at Town Center Hall. However, I wanted to leave a public comment on what is perhaps a glaring oversight on either the city of Santa Fe Springs, City of Norwalk, and/or LA County's behalf. If you look at the public transit rail system for Southern California, there is a place in Santa Fe Springs/Norwalk where they should have combined the LA Metrorail Green line station at Hoxie Avenue, Norwalk with the Amtrak station on Imperial Hwy to allow people from San Diego County and Orange County to access LAX and the LA Metrorail with better ease. If you look at a map (picture uploaded to this review), the stations are 10 minutes away from each other. Given this glaring oversight, at the very least, there needs to be another Green Line station at this Amtrak station to combine the public railway systems. It's a no-brainer that would have been done decades ago in any European country.

Worst building department ever!!!! The inspector here is the…read morerudest most inconsiderate inspector there could be . Lies to homeowners and adds to the code out of his own made up code book.

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.

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.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! LA County is Honoring The Legendary Sound of…read morethe 70's with The Carpenters Collection - a series of Free things for people to do spread out all over LA. The Female Voice of the 70's was Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters. She had a melodic, airy & angelic crystal clear distinctive voice like no one else. The Carpenters ruled the airwaves especially in the early 70's. They were one of the most successful & Biggest American Pop groups of all time selling more than 100 million records. Their easy listening Adult Contemporary Soft Rock sound blasted out of transistor radios all over the world in the 70's. Karen not only sang but played the drums as well which was really unheard of from women at the time. She paved the way for women singers & many groups of today. Her brother Richard created the arrangements sang & played Keyboards. Rolling Stone ranked them #175 of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. They even met President Nixon & Miss Piggy. Much of their music has been long forgotten & no longer played on the radio. Now there is a new Hardcover Book about the duo. The city of Downey CA. is also honoring The Carpenters with a Free exhibition & Free Parking at The Downey Library which takes you on a musical journey. Karen & Richard Carpenter were born & grew up in New England in New Haven Connecticut. They moved with their family to SoCal in 1963 & attended school in Downey CA. They formed a band & won The Hollywood Bowl Talent Show. Then they signed a recording contract. They hit big with "Close to You" which catapulted to #1 in 1970 & stayed there for 4 weeks & ended up being the #2 Song of the entire Year. They followed it up with a #2 Smash "We've Only Just Begun" a California Crocker Bank Commercial turned into a hit song. Then came their Holiday Smash Merry Christmas Darling which has become a Holiday Classic. They won Best New Artist beating out Elton John, The Partridge Family, Melba Moore & Anne Murray. They scored a second Grammy that night for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group with their song Close to You beating out The Beatles Let it Be, Simon & Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water, ABC by The Jackson Five, & Chicago by Chicago. Then it was Hit after Hit after Hit for several years including 3 #1's & 5 #2's on Billboard. They had TV Specials, including a Christmas Special. Paul McCartney was a Fan & said she was "the best female voice in the world: melodic, tuneful and distinctive".Michael Jackson was also a Fan & stated that they were an early influence on the Jackson Five while growing up. They have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Karen sang Duets with the Great Ella Fitzgerald & John Denver. Karen passed away of Anorexia an eating disorder that was just beginning to be recognized back then. They had no great treatments at that time & passed away much too soon. Their Epic Songs include Close To You, We've Only Just Begun, Ticket to Ride, Merry Christmas Darling, Superstar, Rainy Days & Monday's, For All We Know, Top of the World, Please Mr. Postman video filmed at Disneyland, Only Yesterday video filmed at Huntington Gardens. Goodbye to Love, It's Gonna Take Some Time, I Won't Last a day Without You, Bless the Beast & The Children, A Song for you, Yesterday Once More, This Masquerade, There's a Kind of Hush, I Need to Be in Love, The Sesame Street Song Sing, All You Get from Love Is a Love Song, Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft, Rainbow Connection & others. Check out their music before you come & visit the Library. The Downey Library has a great Collection of Gold Carpenter Records, 45's, Albums, Cassettes, 8 Tracks, Foreign Merchandise & other Memorabilia & pictures on display. Then take a ride past Downey High School where they attended classes. Drive by the 2 apartment buildings they owned. One is named Close to You & the other one is directly across the street called We've Just Begun. Those are the name of their first 2 huge hits. Then you can drive by the Newville Ave. address their former home that is still standing but the next door recording studio is gone. Then head on over to Long Beach to see the Carpenters Performing Arts Center. We've Only Just Begun was originally a commercial written by Paul Williams for Crocker Bank. The Last Bookstore is a very Cool place in Downtown LA & is a former Crocker Bank. Then take a ride to The Hollywood Walk of Fame @ 6931 Hollywood Blvd. You'll see their Star right near songwriter Paul Williams. Karen's final resting place is @ Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, You'll have a whole day of Carpenters Fun & the price tag - IT'S ALL FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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.