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!

I've been on a library card hunt and yesterday, I was in Gardena and saw that this was an L.A…read more County library! My cousin and I stopped in around 5 pm and asked the lady at the front desk if we could apply for a library card and she directed us to the library counter. My cousin had a passport card and not a California ID and let the clerk at the desk know. She checked with her higher up and he approved her application with the passport card. The clerk's name was Marie and she said to give her about 10 minutes to prepare our cards and add us to the system. The library is one story, clean, organized, no weird smells and quiet. To use the restroom, you have to ask the person at the front desk to unlock it for you and they do that from their desk at the push of a button. We returned to the desk to pick up our library cards and Marie went through the packet and let us know their policy and made us aware of the free apps we have access to thanks to the library card. One new app I learned about was Freegal, a free music app, similar to having Apple Music. It's not as extensive, but it has a lot of the major artists in their catalog. Another service I learned the library offers is you're able to print 10 pages a day, for free, at this location which comes in handy for me. Overall we had a great experience getting a library card from here and I'll be back to visit again! Thank you Marie!!

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.

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 :).

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

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.

I love this little library. It isn't big, but it is a great place to sit and work. A couple bus…read morelines run nearby which is handy. Staff are always helpful and friendly. While not my thing, they run several kids' story times throughout the week. My only issue is that I wish it were open more.

The Service: Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Got my library ID within a few minutes. They…read morewill mail you the library card in the mail. The Library: Free computer to use. The library is well maintained. Seeing very kids coming in... definitely show they have good selections of kids books here too. The Parking: They have private parking lot.

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.

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.

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!

Wonderful neighborhood Library; facility always clean, personnel professional, pleasant, and a…read morediverse collection of materials.

The Torrance library is one of the few libraries that carry a large number of books and other media…read morefor your use. They also have a breakout room for any meetings or even a small concert. The Torrance library has a concert series as that is happening in 2026 they also have a book fair that happens in the spring selling any books that are considered too old to keep and you can buy them at at a bargain. There's a lot of parking in the back lot if the front lot is filled.

I have gone here plenty of times. Now it seems to have gotten worse. Trash in front. Asked the…read morelibrarians why they can't do something? Their answer was The City doesn't want to. I have heard other people ask and it's the same answer. We can't do anything about it. Been going there quite a long time now. Inside children are allowed to run and scream loudly. People sitting in chairs talking loudly on their phones. I mean this is a library right? Have no idea why this has gotten so bad. The other one in southeast Torrance on Arlington is very quiet and not a side show circus. From now on I will be exploring quiet libraries to read in peace and quiet.

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....