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

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I would like to highlight Anali's professionalism. I came in less than 10 minutes before the library'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. read more

The staff is great, very helpful. All my questions and needs from hold to check out are always seamless. Keep up the great work. read more

I recently went in to use the computer, for employment reason, Staff help me to use the computer, for questionnaire it took longer then expected time. Staff allowed extra time, for me to finish, and we're very helpful, courteous, professional with me. I also appreciate the Manager Lauren, who's always been helpful with her Knowledge & Professionalism. Thank You, Victoria Miranda read more

The staff is always friendly and helpful. I am always able to get plenty of time on the computer.

This library is the worst and most unprofessional library I have ever been to. My girlfriend called earlier today to inquire and confirm and event for her God daughters to attend and they did not tell her it was canceled. Now, after a hour drive, my family and I are in the parking lot angry and confused on why the library is closed right now. Is this how establishments out here in the middle of no where conduct themselves? If so, they need to be shut down. I'm disgusted right now with them. read more

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This library is really nice and a great place to study. I've been coming here on Saturdays as early as 9 and people who come here

The customer service was great. The people that work here are very friendly and knowledgeable

Lauren Talbott was amazing she is the sweetest! Everyone should visit this library everyone here was amazing and professional people

The Pico Rivera Library is stunningly beautiful on the outside surrounded by its modern works of art! Its attractiveness draws people to the inside where it is just as organized with a sense of serenity. My few moments spent here was a very positive experience. Everything was easy to find with plenty of room to read or work on projects. Computers are easy to access with fast internet! The only downfall here was that the bathrooms were for the most part..gross. It noted that the last cleaning was at 2pm and there I was at 2:30pm seeing trash on the floor and toilets that were filled with unflushed substances. Besides the bathroom, the Pico Rivera Library does an amazing job keeping peace both on the outside and inside! This is the perfect spot to check out a book, job search, or even just to enjoy the scenery! read more

LA County Library - Pico Rivera Library - Beautiful outside - Libraries Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Beautiful library with great resources. Signing up for a free library card gets a lot of great perks, such as wi-fi access, 10 free pages of printing per day, access to the public computers, and of course the ability to check out books and media. There are plenty of tables with built-in outlets so you can charge your devices, as well as a few different study/meeting rooms available if you need extra privacy. There's also an outdoor patio/garden area, but it seems like that space is closed during the hotter months. The air conditioning is always blasting full force when I visit, so I'd recommend dressing in layers if you plan to spend more than an hour there. One thing I really like is that the media (DVDs, CDs, etc.) are directly available. In other libraries, I'd usually have to bring a call number to the desk and have them bring out the materials from the back, but at the Pico Rivera Library, they're right in the boxes on the shelves. The events and collections are definitely geared towards kids and families, which is fine; not like I'm expecting a branch library to be a full-on research facility. The children's section is in a separate wing, so kids can be kids, but the noise doesn't spread. There's also a teen section with access to video games and consoles, which is pretty cool. The staff are nice and helpful. I'll see them having genuine conversations with guests about books, and what they'd like to see added to the collections. Overall, it feels like a genuine community space, and definitely an asset to the city. read more

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The first time here: I had my service dog with me. A female manager, Lauren, asked if he was a service dog. I told her yes, he's wearing his service uniform. I was let in. While inside the library I saw a young girl with a dog. The dog did not have a service dog vest. I went to the manager about the dog. The manager told me a service dog does not have to have his vest on. All you need to do is identify him that he is a service dog and they'll let you in. On my second visit here that didn't seem to be the case.: I walked into the lobby with my service dog without his uniform vest. An Asian lady, Kathy, comes up from behind me and interrogates me about my dog. She ask questions about him and the kind of training he's learned. I was irritated because the first time I came here the manager told me that all I had to do was identify my dog has a service dog and they would let me in. No questions asked. Yet this Asian woman was interrogating me. The manager, Lauren, is there and later steps in. She lies that we never had a conversation about my dog being allowed in without a uniform on. She said they had to ask additional questions. Bogus. If they didn't interrogate the young girl about her dog they had no right to ask me multiple questions. Double standard. And they know it. They lured me into an argument. I had to defend my dog. The manager knew beforehand that my dog was a service animal but they deliberately gave me a hard time. I give this library one star based on that. The manager Lauren could have resolved the issue by informing the Asian woman to let my dog be and he's a verified service animal. But she did not. She instigated and escalated it. Very evil people . read more

LA County Library - Pico Rivera Library - This is Kathy. She was very rude and had attitude. She wanted to make my service dog feel unwelcomed. Evil . Beware. - Libraries Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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What I like about the Pico Library is that it is modern, bright inside, offers group study rooms for 2 hours a day, on the quieter side of most libraries (as long as you stay away from the kid's area), modernly sized (not too small, not too big) and the staff is helpful. What I do not like about the Pico Library is that 3 days out of the week they are CLOSED (Th, F and Sun) and THEY PRESSURE YOU TO LEAVE starting 30 minutes from closing. I can guaranteed you that you will hear at least 3 reminders on the intercom (one at the 30 min mark, one at the 15 min mark, one at the 10 min mark) and a staff member will stop by to verbally let you know they are closing as if you did not hear the multiple reminders on the intercom. read more

LA County Library - Pico Rivera Library - Located near the teen center, great for isolation study and has nice lighting from the glass walls nearby - Libraries Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Library is new. Really not a place to ACTUALLY READ though, it's pretty loud. No wait, it's way loud. There's a guy walking up and down the tile floor wearing cowboy boots, he's way loud. Walking back and forth, back and forth. I thought maybe one of the librarians would sshh him. But wait.. HE WORKS HERE!! O'gosh! read more

So much better than the old library. As a student at CSULB this library was well planned. They just changed their hours as of 9/2/2014. So they have better hours now. Multiple desks with personal lights and plug ins for electronics. There is self check out so you don't have to wait in line. 13 computers (up to 1 hour)and 2 study group areas (4 people in each room) for up two hours (no reservation required, first come first serve). And the staff is super friendly, answer any question and help you look for any book you need. read more

LA County Library - Pico Rivera Library - Libraries Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Beautiful state of the art library. The coolest thing about this library (there are many) is that you can print up to 10 pages for free per day (per library card)! Additional pages are 15 cents. I have two children w/their own library cards so technically i can print up to 30 pages for free! Whenever i need copies of any documents i take a pic of them with my phone, email them to myself and print them out at the library. Better than driving to Staples and paying an arm & leg. When you first walk in you feel the cold blast of air from the a/c. To the right are the bathrooms which for the most part, kept up. To the left are the childrens computers equipped with 2 printers and some tables with chairs for the kids to work on projects in groups or what not. Just past that area, is the kids play area. They have trucks, dolls, building toys and pretend food. My 6 year old son loves coming here. Every Tuesday at 2pm during the Summer, the library hosts shows for kids. Straight ahead towards the back is the adult area. More computer stations, printers, and tables with built in outlets. The employees are friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. read more

This library is very noisy, not a good place to concentrate. Lots of kid are running around, people are talking in their phone very loud and the librarian are not doing anything to stop them. read more

We have a brand new library in our city and it's closed three days out of the week, 2 of those days are weekdays. Why?!

The library is nice from the outside but is never open not even Fridays, not happy with the hours, we have to go to other close cities. Poorly administrative by the city, just to say we have a library in Pico Rivera. I don't understand why they close on Fridays. read more

I've never been to a more noisy library. Even after I personally got the yelling teenagers blasting music on their phones to go back to the kid section where noise is understandable, the librarian working that section continued talking at full volume at her desk. I could hear her over my headphones from 20 feet away. After 30 minutes I gave up and took my studying elsewhere. The place looks nice, but there's no consideration for noise. read more

There is only one men's bathroom here with one toilet. I had to go take a #2 bad and the man occupying the stall said he will be there for a spell. I went to the circulation desk and the lady said they have a family restroom, but it is reserved for families only. We asked the head librarian and she said she will make an exception just this once and will allow me to use the family restroom. JUST THIS ONCE???? At the Montebello library, if the men's restroom is occupied they will allow you to use the little boy's room. I'm never coming back here ever again. PS: There are restrooms available at the park across the street, but I knew I would never be able to walk across the street with my dignity intact. read more

My 8-year-old loves visiting this library! The staff is super friendly and willing to help him choose the right book.

I'm in this library right now and it's way too noisy. People are talking out loud without even considering that people that comes here are looking for a quiet place to study. read more

I love it here It's great that a library can still function in today's society. Book club is fun. I attend occasionally. Never met a less than perfectly friendly staff member here. They always have time to help. They even have videos, movies and video games to help cater to newer and younger crowds. I even know a few groups that D&D and play role player type games here. Fantastic! Hope they stay in business...SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!! read more

Currently closed for much needed renovation. Temporary Los Angeles County Library is located @ Pico Park parking lot on Beverly Blvd & San Gabriel River Parkway. read more

Great library after the renovation, they have tables w outlets for your laptops and it's so convenient. Plenty of computers to use, Internet is fast. Only problem is the hours are so inconvenient, they aren't open early enough and they are closed Thursday and Friday, which would normally be the busiest. Also people bring in their kids and they let them run around or be loud w out anyone saying anything. Isn't the library suppose to be quiet for the people studying or trying to read or do homework. Other than that, it's pretty nice! read more

Very nice library. The only drawback is that it doesn't lone out laptops like some of the other branches.

I am very disappointed with the hours this library offers, Thursday and Friday closed? People need library services on weekdays!

New library looks great!(: love the study tables, study rooms, lamps, and outlet access. Also wonderful service. Just wish it wasn't closed for so many hours. Hours are a bit inconvenient. read more