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.

Super quiet, super clean, and super organized. Unlike all of the other surrounding LA libraries,…read morethis one has comfy big chairs, many seated desks with outlets, and a long lounge sofa corner. There are computers you can use too, and the restroom is locked, so you have to ask one of the staff to unlock it for you. Parking is 2 hours all around, and they have a security guard out front. A really great, safe and clean library.

Very nice and clean library. Was genuinely surprised given the neighborhood it is in. Maybe because…read moreit's next to the city hall.

The library recently added a way to get into the library before their usual opening on Monday thru…read moreThursday at 11 am. If you're in good standing with the library, you can apply to enter between 9 am to 11 am. The back entrance near the parking lot has a new device which scans your library card and requests your password. I'm told that there will not be staff to assist, but it's a convenient new service which will allow us to pick up holds and to use self checkout before they formally open. This is a useful new service!

We love the Redondo Beach North Branch Library…read more The staff, including our friend, Ed are always so kind, welcoming and friendly as well as helpful. We have been coming here regularly for the past 7 years since my son was born as a great resource for entertainment and education. They host a lot of events and we have so many great memories of the "parent & child" programs they put together with story-time reading and now the Lego Club. It's a clean and safe, well kept library.

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

It's a very nice library! Lots of natural sunlight with the big windows and lots of seating with…read moreplugs as well. They have a few parking spots right outside for 2 hours but right down the street is a neighborhood where you can parallel park and just walk over! There's no time limit for the neighborhood parking. They have pretty views outside the window with lots of trees and a huge green lawn. Outside the windows there are a lot of spider webs and dead bugs in the corners

I don't know if El Segundo Public Library is an old library, one that has been remodeled, or a…read morelittle of both. If not from the area, or this particular suburb of Los Angeles, it's hard to tell. I've only known about this library in recent years. For a lot of So Cal people, or even West Side people, El Segundo isn't a place to which they typically go. They might skirt its northern boundary along Imperial Highway, which divides the small city from the LAX airport property. They may skirt its beach side via Vista del Mar en route to the trendier South Bay beach cities. And they might skirt it more quickly going north-south along either Sepulveda Blvd. or the San Diego Freeway. Realistically, it's a quiet town with a well maintained and quaint downtown, a few old school eateries, and their own small civic center, which includes this library. The El Segundo Library is a very good library. It's fairly roomy, with tall ceilings, good lighting, and a lot of windows. The library appears to be one level upon entering, but there is also a lower level, which accounts for some of that roominess. The library staff is polite and reference librarians are friendly and helpful in a relaxed way. There are some larger reading rooms, private rooms, individual study tables, some comfortable upholstered seating, and large tables where people can park themselves. The collection appears to be large and there are many computers. I found this library because, while at nearby Clutter's Park, I needed to charge my phone, use a desktop computer, and do some personal organizing. It's not that far south of Clutter's Park, which sits on the hilltop arterial of Imperial Highway and overlooks LAX. Parking at the El Segundo Library is easy to find, either in various lots or on the streets. One just needs to heed the parking signs. Speaking of Clutter's Park, the El Segundo Library is the perfect complement to it in the sense that you can do two nerdy things, one after the other. Clearly, I jest, since plane spotting and acquiring knowledge are more fun and educational than they are nerdy.

I love this little library. Because it's small, it doesn't have every book on its shelves. But it's…read morepart of the LA county library - which has a huge catalogue. So if you reserve it online, you can have pretty much any book you want. The staff is friendly and resourceful. And it keeps getting more resourceful. I just found out that I can now print from my laptop! I am on my way to the library to try it out :-) If you need a quiet place to study or work, you just need to know what the best hours are because during the school year, the first hour after school gets out it's super loud. That means it's not a quiet time. BUT it means that it's a safe space for the students to be - and both the schools and the library are always working to improve on student behavior. And I don't hold the library responsible for student behavior (what a strange concept. The librarians are not baby sitters!). And I HAVE spent many hours working and/or studying here.

Very lovely little library. Very helpful and friendly librarians. I suggest coming to enjoy the…read morenice books, quiet, and environment between the hours of 12:00-2:00pm or after 4:00pm to avoid the middle school students that take over the space from 2-4pm.

Huge library almost like the one in El Segundo. Lots of old books and old magazines. They may have…read moresold some of the old magazines, but everything is up to date here in all. Just nice novels and all of the History. Place is pretty clean, and they have tight security here. I see little bit of homeless here, but not so much in this library. The staff are professionals too. So, I recommend in coming down to Redondo Beach library

I had several negative experiences and awkward interactions with staff at this library so I don't…read morebring my child here anymore. It's unfortunate because it has a great kids area with a nice play space and lots of books and DVDs available. We attended an event hosted at the library where we could meet seeing eye dogs in training. My child absolutely loves dogs and we were looking forward to meeting them. It was a 1 hour event and the organizers and trainers took the first 50 minutes talking about themselves and their program leaving no more than 10 minutes at the end for everyone to meet the dogs and some of them left right after the presentation. I don't know if you've ever tried to keep an excited child away from something cute and cuddly, but it is no easy feat. I felt like a monster for trying to redirect her away from the dogs during the unnecessarily long "presentation." This was poorly organized and those trainers were very self-absorbed. How could they not know that people only came to meet the dogs, not hear them talk the whole time. The library staff are very awkward and fit the unfortunate and typical stereotype of librarians who are quite possibly mole people.

Stopped by to print some papers and handle some business, but they were closed when I got there…read more Even though they couldn't help me directly, Rita was super helpful and still took the time to provide me with resources and recommendations on where else I could go. That's the kind of customer service that sticks with you. I originally got my library card here and honestly, interactions like this are why I love coming back. Great staff that actually cares about helping people out, even when it's not convenient for them. Would definitely recommend this location.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I've been to this library a handful of times now and have tried to make it work. I'm studying for a…read morelicensing exam and figured I could study there on Mondays since the Culver City library is closed. However, I have noticed that most visitors, who appear to be transient, spend their time either sleeping there or setting up their belongings, which can range from several bags to small carts, and then leave to hang out in front of the building or in the parking lot with others who are getting high. I understand that the library is small, so space is limited. Unfortunately, this creates a challenging environment for those of us who are trying to focus on our studies. The noise and disruption from people coming and going, coupled with the lack of available seating, make it difficult. Additionally, I have noticed that some of the vistors sometimes smell of alcohol or marijuana, and some appear to be tweaking out, which further detracts from the study atmosphere. My hope is that changes can be made for the safety of all visitors, especially children, as it may be confusing or scary for them to see such behavior. As an adult, I am aware of what is happening, but children may not understand. It would be beneficial if the library could implement some policies to ensure that the space is more conducive to studying, such as designated quiet areas or time limits on how long belongings can be left unattended. This way, everyone can enjoy the library as a resource without compromising its primary purpose as a place for study and learning.

The Perfect Library for kids to adults . Always clean and staff is exceptional . I came to this…read moreLibrary since I was a kid. (I no longer live in the area). Yet, I will make time when I visit my family . It's still one of the BEST Libraries in the area!!

Got to love the local library. The world is quiet here. I really enjoy getting holds sent to the…read morelibrary. I'm not sure if they have Inter Library Loan but if they do it expands the catalogue you can borrow from. The garden seems very relaxing can't wait to walk through it if possible. Thanks for your help!