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    LA County Library - Gardena Mayme Dear Library

    3.8 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Angie G.

    Gardena Mayme Dear Library is one of our favorite local libraries. It's such a great place for kids! The kids area is amazing and has soooo much to keep little ones occupied. They have a play kitchen stocked with food and utensils, little chairs and a table, blocks and soft play toys for toddlers/babies. There are also lots of free activities like coloring, puzzles, and games to play and we utilize all of it. The library is beautiful with an old school feel. There's a beautiful atrium with bonsai trees and a little water feature that is so visually appealing and calming. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. We love it here and come here often as it's one of our favorite places to visit.

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    9 years ago

    Nice library. Staff is nice. Parking lot is a bit small but there's street parking available as well.

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    Awesome place to study and do computer work. I was born and raised in Gardena and I keep going back.

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    11 years ago

    This place is too loud parents must use this as a daycare since there is a school right next door won't come here again

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    Sorta big library, reading area seems crowded. I like the self checkout system that makes it fast and good.

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    9 years ago

    Friendly staff, quiet and clean. Helpful if you need to use computer or find a book.

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    12 years ago

    This is my home away from home. I love coming here. I love books so it is a match made in heaven.

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    The kid area (teen space) is the best.

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    LA County Library - Masao W Satow Library - Masao W Satow County Library: drop off

    LA County Library - Masao W Satow Library

    3.9(13 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This place really needs more credit as it is trying to strike the perfect balance between being a…read morepublic place in Gardena Crenshaw area and providing a safe and educational place for kids and youths. Granted, I have only been here post renovation as much of the equipment seems close to new to me, but it speaks volumes as it is in stark contrast to the other library in Gardena (Mayme Dear). There is NO foul smell whatsoever and there is NO interference from the unhoused visitors. In fact, they hold babies and toddler story times here, along with age-appropriate accompanying toys, and there has never been an issue. The librarians here are caring and want a connection with visitors. They are quick to chat and help with any library-related needs. They are kind in their dealings with everyone. By that I mean my loud young kids have been shushed by librarians before at other branches but never here. Not that they're allowed to be disruptive here but again, just handled with gentleness and care. The kids librarian Irene is the best as well as the tall gentleman with glasses who appears to be the manager. And yes, there is a security guard always present and vigilant. Side note: there is an excellent taco truck just outside and also a to-go legit French bakery down the block (Frogs Bakery-morning hours) that supplies all your fancy coffee places with quality baked croissants and muffins that you would expect more in Irvine than Gardena.

    I love my county library. It's small and comfy and I love it. I only wish for more hours.read more

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    LA County Library - Manhattan Beach Library

    LA County Library - Manhattan Beach Library

    4.4(84 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    I visited this library for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed at this facility. Parking…read moreis free (at least for two hours) if you park at the lot that is connected to the library. You can either walk around or cut through the path to get to the main entrance. The bottom floor is mostly kids media as well as DVDs, and when I went the library itself was pretty quiet, so that was a pleasant surprise. The construction of the building was nice to look at as well, with a lot of glass and stainless steel, and there were also a ton of art features, such as the hanging jellyfish when you walk up the stairs to the second floor. There are rentable study rooms, but also a good amount of tables and chairs, and most of the tables had their own outlets to use as well, making this a great place to study. I took up a spot at a table that faced the ocean, and it was just so calm and serene. I would come again, as it wasn't too busy from 1-3 PM.

    This was my first time ever stopping here, and boy was I impressed for a public facility! For those…read moreof you who are ever in the area and need to print out a few forms or documents, you can't beat this library. Your first 10 printouts are free. And while my home public library in Culver City is up to the task and gets the job done, the environment here is on another level all together. Perhaps it has something to do with looking out on the mighty Pacific right? Lol Leslie and Ann were super helpful immediately upon entry as my guest and I had never been here before. In addition to their great customer service, the cleanliness of the facility also stands out. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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    Peninsula Center Library - Peninsula Center Library

    Peninsula Center Library

    4.4(131 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    The Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills is a beautiful and welcoming space that has become a…read morefavorite for our family. The children's section is particularly impressive, featuring a massive selection of reading materials and a dedicated playground area that keeps kids entertained. It is the perfect local spot for a productive afternoon or a fun family outing. The weekly programming is fantastic, especially the monthly Chinese story time. We recently attended a session led by Lily, who was wonderful with the children. She used a great mix of storytelling about caterpillars and fruit along with high-energy songs and movement. It was such a joy to watch my granddaughter get involved and follow along with all the actions. The facility is very well-designed for convenience, including the easy underground parking right beneath the building. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to read or an engaging activity for the grandkids, this library is a true gem in the Peninsula area. It's a wonderful community resource that we look forward to visiting every week.

    I luv this library, it's big, clean, convenient (open 7 days) & staff is super friendly. There's…read morealways art on display by local artists. When I stop to browse the paintings & photography, it's like a little indulgent break in the middle of the day that I didn't know I needed. I always leave just a tad bit happier :). There are 2 parking entrances, one on Silver Spur & the other on Deep Valley (rooftop w EV charging). They have book sales pretty often which I hope to check out in the future :).

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    LA County Library - Hawthorne Library - Hawthorne Library: book return box

    LA County Library - Hawthorne Library

    3.9(18 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    This medium-sized library is tucked away near a Marriot Courtyard. It's usually quiet enough (save…read morefor a few Teams calls ringing the front desk) to get work done, especially during non-peak times. There's not a ton of seating, about half seems to be reserved for kids, but they do have quiet solo study rooms for reservation if you really need one. Only about half the tables seem to have outlets, this library would get a full 5-stars from me if they could somehow get more (and a water bottle refil station)!

    I went to the library with my 3 year old and returned the books from a different library. We were…read morethere for almost an hour then my daughter wanted to check out more books for the week. And when I go to check out, the machine says that I have damage fees. When I go to the attendant in the front, I said the machine isn't letting me check out. She didn't even fully acknowledge me and said , "yeah you damaged the books" accusing me of something I didn't do. The couple ripped pages that the books had were already there when I checked them out. How was I supposed to know that the books I checked out didn't have the damage noted in the system. If they can see my account. Out of all the times I've rented, I've never once damaged any property. But the review is solely based on the attendant who was cold, dismissive, and accusatory towards me. As much as I really like the kids librarian that usually stays in the kids section, unfortunately I won't be back to this library.

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    Schauerman Library

    3.5(4 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I love this library to an extent. I remember my lower division years studying in the 2nd floor west…read morewing which has an unspoken rule to be quiet or at the very least bring headphones if you want to study. There is a bathroom on this floor as well so you don't have to go to the one down stairs. In the lobby they would sometimes have a random 5000 piece jigsaw puzzle for anyone to come and work on it along with a whiteboard with a question of the day. I would always look at it to see the random questions. If you want to use a computer room, I would recommend the one downstairs in the basement level. They also have a computer to go and load money to print stuff (black and white). Usually there is always a spot to do some computer work. But if you wish to study with a group, I reccomend calling the library at 8am to reserve a study room. depending on what room you get, you can also request for chalk and whiteboard markers (just be sure to bring your ID and the name of the person you are studying with because the minimum is 2 people) you can also study in the south wing of the first floor, that place is really loud and perfect for anyone who wants to chat or study in a group. There are some downsides to this library. The first is that the wi-fi is spotty, sometimes I don't have wi-fi on my laptop or enough to watch a tutorial. The second is the lack out outlets to plug and charge a phone or a laptop, (unless you were lucky enough to get a study room) and the last is the lack of biology books. I had to do research project and I thought I could check them out from here, but the selection is limited and did not have the books I want. So, I resorted to do an interlibrary loan which allows you to request books from other universities across the intercontinental US. You just have to fill out a form, wait 2-3 weeks and then return them on or before the due date. I wouldn't recommend this route if you are doing a last minute project, you are better off looking at a university library. This library was a really good library, but I feel it needs to be updated. I do miss napping in the library after final exams. I remember once I took a 3 hour nap and no one stole my stuff. It was a wonderful nap

    I LOVE this library. I used to think this place was a little dingy, and it is a tad, but I don't…read moremind it as much. The air conditioning is on point and so is the wifi. I'm a student here and from now on will come here to study. Wifi is fantastic.

    El Camino College Library

    El Camino College Library

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    My appreciation has grown over the years for this library. At first glance inside, the place may…read moreseem small but there are different wings and rooms that can be explored. Their help desk is quite large and can be very helpful on the first day of the semester with hundreds of students getting their I.D stickers or having questions. They have three or four wings that have plenty of tables with chairs and electrical outlets! They even have rooms with white boards for group studying that does not bother the rest of the library! Their book reserve provides a fairly large selection of books, which is a money saver! They copy machine room is located right by the book reserve which is convenient, however it can get very crowded! The computer lab is located in the basement and it is top notch! There is the main room with the help desk which can be full depending on the time of day. However, they have two other rooms with computers that they open up, just in case the main room is all fully occupied. They individually have students log-in to each computer that avoids lines at the door. My favorite portion of the library has to be the mini museum display that they change up every month or so. They usually do a DC Universe display in the beginning of Fall semester and it is great! They have posters, books, action figures! They even have episodes of The Justice League animated series playing in the lobby! Whatever the showcase is for that month, they provide art, actual displays, and interesting information! I've taken classes in the other campus in Compton and seeing their library, I will not take this library for granted!

    Great library and staff... Longer hours, it's a college. The resource center is the best…read more Sonny and the other staff are very proffessional and knowledgeable....

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