Had to make a stop here since they were giving out cute library cards. I needed it for my library…read morecard collection. The guy who helped us get our library cards was super cool. He talked to us about the craze of getting their library cards and was surprised someone posted it on Instagram, because now they are busy. The library itself was really pretty and clean. Such a great selection of books, and I kinda wish I lived closer so I could check out books. Luckily, they offer Libby, so I am able to check out audiobooks that I have on my TBR list. If I am ever in the area, now I know where I can stop to browse different books and to just study. Great library in a great location.

Wonderful library with a friendly staff. Plenty parking and great programming. Always something to…read morediscover.

Man, Montebello has a huge library. It almost look like a College University library. I stopped by…read morehere once, and man, I was impressed. They have lots of older and new books. Lots of magazines, and childrens books. The computers and resources are way up to date. Plenty of parking and security here. Place is clean, and the staff have a friendly and professional staff. Id like to come visit sometime again.

In an era of new and evolving technology, this location does not have adequate access to charging…read moreoutlets compared to other local libraries. This location seems to always be behind everything in comparison to others. Yes, there are updated seating and tables with charging outlets, but they are not powered. I am disappointed with the slow progress this location has to offer. Many members have their own laptops, iPads, devices, etc that require to be powered. Hopefully there are more accessible and powered outlets available to the public.

Catching up on summer reading recently, and what better way than to join the reading program at…read moreyour local library? Each week if you've read your quota of at least 100 minutes, a prize awaits. For adults, the first week was a tote bag, the second being a fan-like cutting board, and the latest one was a mason jar for sipping on a cold beverage. Prizes are till the week of the July 20th and follows this year's theme, "Savor Every Story". Apart from the books and the typical resources you'd find at a library, here they've created a small section near the entrance focused on the community of gardening. Their "Let's Grow Alhambra Seed Library" provides packets of seeds to take and grow within the confines of your premises. Seeds include chamomile, lavender, cucumbers, and broccoli. And if your garden is blessed were an abundant source of fruits and veggies, you can drop them off at the "Produce Exchange Station". Win-win!

Plenty of free resources for the community and public. This library is two stories and it's quite…read morebusy. They have parking below or street parking. The children section is huge, and plenty of tables for studying. They have a large selection of kids books ranging from infants, toddlers, & kids. They always have different fun events each month, check their website or calendar for more information.

I was in the area already and decided to check this library out and get a library card as well. I…read morelove how modern clean organized and spacious. There's a lot of seating for everyone and there was an event going on in the children's section where it looks like a Star Wars theme/ picture op with the people dressed up as Star Wars characters.

The good thing about this library is that on some nights they stay open until 800pm where us…read moreworking class can still get there in time. The library feels very spacious and is brightly lit. The staff is very welcoming and they have nice clean restrooms.

I came here to East LA Library where they were holding a course via ServSafe-in order to be able to…read morerun a small business out of my kitchen legally! The Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operation, or MEHKO program now allows those with the entrepreneurial bug (and what they hope is a talent) to cook food from their kitchen. In my place, all I will do (at least for now) is make stuffed Bell Peppers... a la the name, The Holy Bell Pepper! The road to being in good graces with your city runs through LA County, so why not take the free (albeit all day) course (and the actual final test) to get the paper trail going for free! About 18/20 with reservations showed up for the class, with the final test consisting of 90 questions with you being allowed to miss as many as 30 to get the ServSafe Manager certification. And guess what? I may have missed 29, but I know I did not miss 30! After some serious memorization and seeing things through the lens of a safety inspector as opposed to a cook (my initial and major problem in the first round), I was able to quickly pivot. And while I won't know for sure for another week or so, I feel fairly good about passing the ServSafe Manager certification course. Wish me luck!

They are open 7 days a week. They are open Sundays til 5pm. Lots of parking is available in the…read moreadjacent lot for up to 3 hours you can park. This library offers a lot of resources, and has a bookstore.

I stopped by on a Saturday and couldn't find any parking spaces in their lot, so I found a parking…read morespace in the street. This library was packed inside which I was very surprised to see. I am glad locals are using the libraries even when some were using it just to stay cool from the hot weather outside.

Every one is very nice, we always get help, kindly happy to enjoy the movies that we borrow, very…read morehappy

We had a great experience this morning. Staffs were friendly and helpful. Khanh Kiet Phung was…read morehelping my kids look for books and he was easy to communicate.

AMAZING staff to say the least!!!! Super helpful front staff and absolutely kind and friendly Khanh…read morethe librarian. Khanh explained all the details of how to check in and out of all the books, future kid activities and reminded countless times to not lose my library PIN number (very kind of him) I don't live near by but Rosemead library has always been so calm, quiet and clean everytime I visit, keep it up!

Small yet modern library that offers so much in a convenient location…read more I love the self-check out counter where you can easily check out items and head out the door. The library counter is nearby in case you need a librarian to assist you. Free copies (maximum of 10 per day) are also available for library members. There is a small fee for each additional copy. You can also log on to a desktop for a maximum of one hour. Ask the librarian to open the bathroom for you because it's locked. Maybe that's why it's so clean! Plenty of parking behind the library adjacent to the park or the left side of the library in front of the park. Enjoy your visit!

Personally, libraries are incredible to me and I love them all! One of the reasons I go to Sorensen…read moreis because of the untimed, ample parking available. Unlike other libraries in the area, Sorensen doesn't limit your parking to 2 hours or anything like that. I don't understand how people can get work done or study with peace of mind, having to take all your things and move your car. Another reason I really enjoy Sorensen is the librarians that work there. Everyone is so pleasant and helpful. Although it's a smaller library, they do a wonderful job of keeping the place clean, quiet, and organized. Now, the reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars is because they have a limited selection of certain topics. It's not really their fault, but it'd be nice to have a little bit more. The last reason is because even though their WiFi is great, for some odd reason, I can't use Tik Tok on their WiFi. Other social media is fine but it's only Tik Tok. This is a small issue for me, as I do some work in the social media field. Overall, please go here! It's a wonderful library that you'll enjoy!

This libary is my personal favorite , its never packed it's always clean staff are welcoming! I…read morebring my children here on hot days instead of going to a burning playground they have multiple toys, puzzles , kitchen area the kids love it

I would like to highlight Anali's professionalism. I came in less than 10 minutes before the…read morelibrary's closing time and she quickly jumped in to help me get the books I was looking for and was very informative about the borrowing process. She was a great help.

My granddaughters and their friends have been attending Story Time at South El Monte Library with…read moreMs. Sil for over a year. Our granddaughters have grown much more mentally and socially then friends kids that don't attend community events like Story Time. Ms. Sil invited us to night time events that the city put on. We would not have attended these events if we were not invited by Ms. Sil. I would enjoy spending my tax money at places like Story Time! The Library Staff have gone above and beyond! I encourage other parents to get involved!

Nice and clean place! They keep things organized and sanitized. All the librarians here are very…read morefriendly and helpful. One of the lady shows me how to use a lot of the functions that I never used before. Super helpful!