A beautiful 100 year old library. They recently opened a time capsule placed in the cornerstone…read moreback in 1925. The actual opening of the library wasn't until 1926. You can view the copper box and contents of the time capsule at the top floor of the library. The Octavia Lab is a really cool space to use lots of cool equipment including 3D printers, headshot photography, podcast studio equipment, sewing machines, adobe Photoshop, diy memory digitizer, and more. It's easy to sign up for a library card. You just need your ID. You also have to sign up to use the Octavia Lab

Very expansive library with events and programs happening almost daily…read more Took a tour and the guide Jordan was very informative and fun with the history of the building itself.

We, With Urban Voices Choir Sing Here, Every Monday From…read more4:00 - 5:00pm Music, Singing, Community Takes Me Higher Over Everything, Sad, Bad, Tragic, I Find I Thrive Much Love Iron Donato

Wonderful place to come here in the morning and study in quiet atmosphere. But would be nice to add…read moresome more foreign language books

A great and quiet place away from the riff raffs of the streets of Beverly Hills and the love the…read moreatmosphere so far to study.

I had been wanting to come to this library for a while now. As expected, this is a beautiful and…read moreclean library. You can kind of get lost in some of the hidden pockets of it. If you desire a more communal public space, there are plenty of seats in the middle of the library. But if you are looking for a more quiet, subdued, isolated experience, check the far corners of the library at the end of some of the shelves and you'll find perfectly unoccupied spaces to be in your own zone. While I don't love that you have to take a ticket to park, the first two hours here are free. Bonus perk: you don't have to be a resident of Beverly Hills to have a Beverly Hills library card. I signed up for one and I'm looking forward to using this in addition to my LAPL card. Another bonus perk: they offer passport services here.

Fun stop when visiting Grand Central Market. So many movies have filmed here -- Blade Runner and…read moreLethal Weapon just to name a couple. It's refreshing to see this kind of architecture in Los Angeles among endless mini malls. You can tell real pride went into the design and craftsmanship. A true historic landmark and worth taking a few minutes to appreciate while you're there.

What can you say about the Bradbury Building except that it is not what it once was. Currently, you…read morecan walk in there pretty much seven days a week and see the skeletal remains of what was once a fantastic piece of DTLA architecture. Now, the upstairs offices are generally blocked off and all that is left is the what used to be. Certainly, the Bradbury Building came to fame during the 1982 movie, Blade Runner where it was used as one of their primary sets. This was long before it was renovated showing off it's truly unique interior architecture. Very beautiful! For a lot of years, this building was pretty much closed to the public except for those who used it as a filming location. Being involved in the film industry for a lot of years, I personally have been in this building a number of times throughout its evolution. More recently, somebody got the great idea to renovate it. I guess that's a good thing? But, in its current state, all that you see is a whole lot of tourists coming in there, even tour guides, taking people in there telling them all kinds of lies about the history of the building. They weren't there, so they don't know! Yet, they speak about it. Now, it's a modernized office structure. Yes, much of the interior metallurgy is still there -- reminiscent of the time gone past. But much the vibe of the building is long gone. That's sad, I think. So, if you're in DTLA, and you want to look back to the past, the Bradbury Building is a interesting place to do that. It's right across the street from Grand Central Market, so it's impossible to miss. You can pretty much go in there seven days a week, and though you'll be limited to staying on the first floor, you can take a look and see what once was. I would say it's definitely worth the expedition.

Love this library, it is clean, beautiful, and the staff is amazing! However, I wish the following…read morethree issues could be attended to. 1. Chill with the A/C y'all! It's always too cold in here. Whether it's a heatwave outside or a monsoon, my fingers are always frozen. 2. There is no quiet. Especially the first floor is like a talk show. People are holding regular volume conversations about youtube videos and what not. You're in a library!!! It's ridiculous. 3. Sick students. I mean the person sounds like they are dying and yet they thought it was a good idea to bring their plagued self into a closed public place and spend hours coughing and sneezing without even covering their mouth. You'd think they're auditioning for a zombie movie. Their parents clearly failed, but why is the library failing? A friendly "Stay Home if You're Sick" sign would be so helpful! OR maybe a dedicated "Sick Bay" corner. I've changed rooms four times in just 2.5 hours! Come on people!

Disclaimer: i am not an LMU alum/student so this review is aimed for general visitors…read more In a nutshell, the library is perfect. It is too good to be true. i have never even imagined that a library could be as beautiful , functional and eco-green as this one. Gone are the days when i would haggle tables and electrical sockets. Or when I have to cram all my stuff in their tiny tables. Now I am free =) Let me tell you something about myself. I am a senior graduate student in CSULA majoring in MSN/ACNP. I love my inner nerd and I am obsessed with sticky notes and high lighters. I have my share of coffee houses. The one close to my house opens at 4:30 am and closes midnight. I remember the other starbucks hours to a T. Lately, we had to do a couple of papers and I needed a quiet place to do this. I have been to a couple of public libraries but once again, YELP has saved me. First date. The library is beautiful. It has glass windows all through out and scenic views of playa del rey. It looks so majestic sitting on top of a hill. what a change from those dull white walls. It has 3 floors. The first floor is the information commons area and where the cafe is located. The 2nd and third floor is the usual books and study area. Stay with me. Did I tell you about the hours? They open at 8am and close at 8pm for visitors. If you reside in Westchester, Playa del Rey or playa vista then you can apply for a (Free) visitors card than will give you access after 8pm until 2am. After 2am, its only LMU alumni, faculty and students. The library's hours is basically "24/5" meaning they are open 24 hours from sunday to thursday then close earlier during friday/saturday. I love it when I go there. There are SO MANY students studying even after midnight that I feel embrassed browsing facebook in my laptop while everybody else in engrossed in their books (NOT!). (Dry) food and drinks with lids are allowed. The cafe closes at 1am. Be Green with Envy. The 2nd and 3rd floors house "group study" rooms that LMU students can reserve in 4 hours blocks. Since I have been going mostly nights there, I catch a glimpse of their pajama party. Chips and soda in the table. Open laptops and books. and of course in PJs. The walls inside these rooms are whiteboards so if you recall better with "images" such as me. The wall will be a handy tool to aid your memorization. The study area is a nice mix of comfy couches and square and round tables with ergonomic chairs. There is plenty to share. I could go on with this but I must be boring you already. I saved the best for last.. Parking. The first time I went here I stayed from 10am to 7:30 pm. I did valet (yes, its ALSO FREE) but when I came back I had a ticket stuck in my windshield wiper. WTH? It said I do not have permit to park there. How would I know? I gave my keys to the attendant. I then talked to somebody from security that told me that all visitors should stop by the MAIN security gate (first one when entering the campus) to get a visitor pass from the hours of 7-6pm. I gave them a copy of my car registration and the ticket got waived. Yey. I love LMU. So thankful they shared this library to night owls like me. Everybody has been so helpful and I think I will be checking in here frequently from now on...

It's an overdue review, but it's a landmark, super unique spot, and a must if you love books, or if…read moreyou want to take really nice photos that are book themed in some way or form (think magical library themed, etc.). The times that I've gone, we've walked from Little Tokyo, but know that you might have to walk through some sketch areas and one time that we visited someone was having an episode outside, but truly that's just another day in LA if anything. Staff here is SUPER knowledgeable. I mention an obscure, STEM related subject, the gentleman working led us to the exact general area and part of the shelf and then pulled several books that were related to the topic that I was inquiring about. Insane. Also the books are super affordable too. In a day and age when literacy rates are abysmal and physical media is perishing, this is awesome. There's also the option to sell and donate to the Last Bookstore, I'd look at their website for details and it's not only just books here, there's CD's, vinyls, and DVD's, and again, physical media heaven. It's just so mesmerizing to see the architecture and decor here, especially how they use books as artwork and how they're arranged into shapes and into photo ops as well. Definitely lots to explore and of course read and dig into.

First time visitor Located in historical downtown LA…read moreQuaint bookstore filled either various decor shelves patterns unique features and rooms Upstairs and downstairs - elevator and stair accessibility Upstairs has a coffee bar Local shops also located upstairs - owners friendly and personable Many forms of art work throughout and photo ops Family and kid friendly. Solo exploring and group date exploring Lots to purchase and hidden Knick knacks to look

Wow! What an amazing library amassed by William Andrews Clark, the copper magnate from Montana…read more This is a beautiful collection, in a fabulous building! While the gardens and grounds are currently being restored, the Library itself is jaw dropping fabulous. I was able to tour today, with the very knowledgeable Bailey. This is a hidden gem, that is actually part of the UCLA system. Concerts and lecture series are open to the public. Information is available at Clarklibrary.UCLA.edu Reservations are required for tours. Free parking on the grounds.

William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, named for one of the most illustrious and impactful Los…read moreAngeles citizens you've never heard of, offers a look into the life and times of a truly special and important Angeleno. William A. Clark Jr. was the founder of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a fine book collector, and philanthropist who donated this exceptional library to the University of California, Los Angeles. He was also a husband, a father, heir to a large fortune, a lover, and a fan of Oscar Wilde. His romantic partner Harrison Post was a noted transcriber of Oscar Wilde's letters; the library continues to hold significant works by this ground-breaking author. The buildings comprising the library have been beautifully preserved and expanded over the years. The library collection itself is held in temperature controlled areas, with volumes being rotated out for exhibits. Appointments are necessary to see specific volumes. The grounds themselves are open to the public during business hours; however, to see the interior of the library, you must attend a docent-guided tour. Our docent, Bailey, was truly exepctional; humorous, knoweledgable, and patient with all our questions. Please email the library to sign up for a tour. Admission is free. Parking is also free (as we were told, the *only* free parking on the UCLA campus!). Add this to your list if you're interested in Los Angeles, history, queer history, and/or Oscar Wilde. Highest recommendation.

Cute little library wish there was more parking. Lots of student in there during finals and that's…read morenice

Los Feliz Library was closing early for some reason, so I decided to come and check out this…read morelibrary which I've been meaning to for quite some time. Underground parking is free, but limited spaces. Plenty of EV parking spots though. There's metered street parking. Several places to sit outside of the library which is nice. When you enter the library, you can either take the stairs or elevator. Layout of the library is nice and cozy. LOVE the computer area!! I feel the layout here is more private compared to the Los Feliz Library. There are also much more computers to use here compared to the Los Feliz Library!! Very clean. Fairly quiet except for the occasional toddler. Only two stalls in the restroom, but it's clean. Interesting that there's a mirror next to the water fountain. Interesting looking book drop. When you see it, you will know what I mean.

I don't have a ton to say about this library except that I love it. It's in a great area, it's…read morehuge, and always has a phenomenal selection of free books to choose from on my way out. I go here to get work done when I don't want to stay home. It's a safe haven with a decent amount of seating. The outside and grounds are beautiful too. I haven't interacted with the staff much but they all seem nice. Forever my favorite local library!

So far, I am impressed with this location. I booked a study room and used it yesterday. The room is…read moreample, plenty of space and it includes a white board. This will come in handy for me as I am re-learning anatomy for my upcoming nursing program. I booked it for 2 hours and that seems plentiful. You check in with the librarian and they walk you over to the study room. I believe they have three to offer. Lastly, ain't nothing better than to be at the library cooling down and avoiding the heat wave.

Came in today to use their scanning machine since mine died. I have to admit I was completely lost…read morewithin the first 5 to 10 minutes-not only on where to find the machine which was right in front of me, but also to actually use it. In addition I had lost my actual LA county library card, so thanks weren't exactly after a great start. Smh The CSA (CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL STAR) of this experience was none other than Mohsen (AKA the "silver haired fox". He was "Johnny to the rescue" in both getting me up and running with a new library ID card and assisting me on my objectives for the day here. Thanks Mohsen, your a credit to the LA County Library system and the Culver City location in particular.

This library is a hub for homeless, notice a few sleeping or lounging around the library while I…read morewas there. Parking is also a nightmare at this library. Had to drive around the parking lot 4 or 5 times before someone finally left. Also, you have to be careful exiting the library, especially if you are turning left on Overland. Gave 2 stars instead of 1 as the staff seemed nice.