This summer, customers ages 18 and younger can visit a participating library and pick up a free nutritious meal. June 16 - August 7* Tuesday - Friday, 12 - 1 pm Lunch is available for no-contact pickup on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. There are no restrictions on family income. Since 2015, LA County Library has been offering free, nutritious lunches to kids 18 and under with its Lunch at the Library program. It keeps children and teens nourished during the summer months, helping to ensure that kids return to school in the fall ready to learn. Lunch at the Library is a partnership between LA County Library and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and is supported by the California Summer Meal Coalition and California Library Association. This program is supported by a grant from the California State Library. *Lunch will not be available at any locations on July 3. read more

LA County Library - Rowland Heights Library - Lunch at the Library - Libraries Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Overall great location. I came to study and it was extremely noisy I couldn't focus, kids were running around. It would've been a better experience if the noise level was down read more

Use to go as a kid. Pretty cool place. Library pretty cool too and service is pretty nice

Kids and teens are noisy. When talking with the manager, she said that we don't intervene unless there is an excessive noise. She does not seem to want to get her hands dirty. read more

Came by to study and just remembered that they have been renovating it. It's finally finished and it's very nice inside. Lots of study spaces and books. Very modern and a good place to get some work done read more

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This place is always clean, neat and organized also safe They have a security guard ‍ and he's always checking everything

Nice place for reading and studying! They have Book Sale Saturday event which you can pick books you're interested in and pay $10 for a bag!!! Plus if you want to dispose old batteries, they have this battery tube for you to dispose them. read more

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one story library with about 6-7 tables and maybe a dozen tables with mini desks to study on. it's quiet without too many disturbances and there are two private study rooms limited to an hour use at a time. restroom use requires you buzz in or ask a staff member to buzz you in. restroom and table surfaces are clean and they have a water bottle machine. minus the big huge cockroach in the restroom, this library is alright. read more

LA County Library - Rowland Heights Library - huge cockroach in their toilet. - Libraries Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

With the new and improved Library, I would definitely definitely come here to study! They have made the place brighter and the design has made it look bigger and more inviting. I love that the tables have built in sockets for electronic charging. The tables are big and the seats are comfortable. The ambiance is more opened that it was before. I'm really glad they revamped the place. Staff is friendly and with the do-it-yourself-check-out, it's convenient and time saving than waiting in line. There is also a reference desk person to help with finding books you want. read more

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We moved here right when Covid got, so sadly we only participated in the sidewalk services. The app to hold books is so easy and the staff is always so helpful at answering any questions! Love the ease of renting books out, can't wait for them to fully open so I can bring my kids here! read more

Kids are allowed to be talking and laughing out loud, with no regards for others in the same table. When I complained at the service desk, the Asian lady told me kid's area is allowed to talk a bit loud. It wasn't just a bit, they were laughing out loud, read more

Enjoyed this small and intimate library after the remodeling. Staffs are helpful and kind more so than the Diamond Bar Library. Easy parking and access to and from the Library. Organize and clean and comfortable layout. Easy drop off box and pick up holds for books. Thank you Rowland Heights Library. read more

Place is clean, they got my favorite books , it's nice and quiet, I can finish my homework here

The staffs I met are helpful and nice. It provides sofa chairs and desks with free Wi-Fi and computers, which is so convenient.

A very noisy, messy library in a bad neighborhood. Lowest quality ever! Can't enjoy the environment to study or what. Kids running around, librarians don't care at all! Worst library in LA country I have ever been ! read more

LA County Library - Rowland Heights Library - Libraries Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I haven't been to this library since it was remodeled. We took the kids for an event they had and realized that the library has s meeting room, a patio, and a little kids area. Everything seems updated and nice for kids and parents to engage in not o lu reading programs but to participate in the summer activities! read more

Small. Needs a Remo. Was probably nice in the 80's. Limited desks Packed in the evenings with Jr. High/Grade school kids running amuck. Want to study or access the internet? Go to a packed Starbucks. You will get way more done there. The city needs to invest in something better. The kids depend on it. read more

Mrs. Chinese Girl, Mr. Mexican Guy... Please do NOT use my TAX dollars to (1) Use up COMPUTER/INTERNET privileges to browse Facebook, search for COUPONS, watch SEXY models on YouTube, or look for your new CAR...!!! (2) Use up your 10 FREE pages/day to print out your CAR catalogs and your REBATE coupons!?! Thank you!! read more

My childhood library has finally re-opened!! It's gone under construction for the last 2 years at least, and now both the interior and exterior look brand spanking new. The sections in the library look relatively the same as before (according to my fuzzy memory, please excuse me lol), but with new everything! Study tables, chairs, computers, shelves, wall decor, and most of the books are in relatively new condition. I feel like the quantity of books isn't at full capacity though, some of the shelves have books pushed all the way to one end, leaving about 40% space left. (Yeah, yeah, the library is asking me to donate my old books at home, I know.) It can get kind of rowdy and crowded with the nearby high schoolers hanging out here after school. Funny thing was when I tried to use my ancient library card from 15 years ago, they made me sign up for a new one! Apparently, you have to get a new one every 3 years... (makes me feel kind of guilty haha) Glad that they finally gave this outdated place a new look! read more

Both printing release stations were not working. People felt free to chitchat. Students arrived after 2:30 making the library even more noisy. read more

My first time at this Library, i decided to check this place out due to the ravin ratings! I dont know why the Libraries in Socal are so old.. the ones i am used to up North are all newly renovated and super big and stocked up with lots of different books.. I came in for a specific topic where, i approached the information desk where an older gentleman assisted me, he was BEYOND HELPFUL and VERY informational beyond his duties, that is why if i could rate his helpfulness only it would be 5+ stars, selection here is minimal, more of a highschool, grade school library... rarely any college level books here.. so if you need high school material and below., this place is for you! i Brought my MACbook here, there internet was down for a bit ( a huge downside) then when it did work it was supppperrrrr sloowwwwwww!!!! then I JUST decided to go back home after an hour... :/ this library is filled with kids but is pretty quiet. which i appreciated! but there were these seniors who were socializing amongst themselves pretty loud, i gave them a c'mon look and they started to whisper! so thank you!!!! overall nice staff. read more

LA County Library - Rowland Heights Library - Busy Saturday - Libraries Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This library offer a small play area in the corner for children to read and play kitchen/blocks It has 3 separate sections for study and learning and I would like to attend the monthly events/performers Very chilly inside bring a sweater or long sleeves read more

A pretty normal and if I might say so, boring library. Its well kept, the librarians are friendly, the place smells like old books. The usual. Like lots of public libraries, theres a lot of kids. The Rowland Heights library is no exception. It is bigger than the Diamond Bar library and has a bigger parking lot. From my experiences, nothing really out of the ordinary. A great place to go if ...... you need a library? read more

This library is decent for studying because it is fairly quiet. However, the desks are small and usually occupied. Little to no available outlets. Need to have a library card to use the Wi-Fi. Deal breaker: The past two times I have visited this library, there have been issues with the internet. The librarian came out and told everyone the issue would be fixed in 15-20 minutes. It didn't happen and I left. Do not come here if you want reliable internet. read more

I like this library because it's a good size... open space with lots of table. just be aware that the only tables with plus are ones where you're sitting against the wall. bleh. LOTS of people came on sunday so if you're there to do work, bring sound proof headphones. it's wonderful that the staff are super nice, AND you can buy candy from them (and allowed to eat it inside). People were totally drinking water and whatnot too which I appreciated after being there for 4 hours. It's a decent library, but don't come here if you want a perfectly silent library. FYI, there is free Wi-Fi, but you have to have a library card. oh and plenty of parking. and great places to eat around here. read more

Haven't interacted with anyone, but it's a clean, quiet, and small library with large study desks and small couches. Books are well-organized and the lighting is comfortable. read more

I used to love this library until the day i really needed to study in a library. This place is very noisy, I don't even know if headphones or ear buds can save you here. I've had to tell children to quiet down numerous times just to get a few minutes of silence and have them talk loudly again. Many kids come here after school to wait for their parents to pick them up, but they don't understand that they have walked into a library and need to be quiet... Internet is almost nonexistent. If you want wifi, you are better off at starbucks. Needs remodeling, but that doesn't bother me as much as the noise and internet. Rowland library, why can't you be a good study environment? read more

i hate buying books because you read them once and then they sit collecting dust on your shelves. thanks to the library i don't have to! if you haven't signed up your library card online DO IT! email reminders when your books are due, you can also request books/DVDs/music to come to your library and you get an email letting you know when they arrive. its kind of awesome. everything in life should be this easy. read more

The staff has only become less helpful and one of the managers tries to steal your money. I lost my card and the manager and another told me it would be $20. I emailed the LA County Public Library and they told me its only $3. I went back to the library. The staff member said the manager wasnt in, so I stepped away, called and the manager picked up. I confronted him and his boss and he acted like he never met me and said its $3. If this happens to you, get it in writing that $20 is their policy and send an email to referenceservices@library.lacounty.gov. This LIbrary hasnt changed in 28 years since I started going so if you want to go to a libary from 1987, this is your place. They do have movies to rent for free however and being open on Sundays is convenient. read more

Most Public library gets louder after 1 PM when the students are out of school. This library is the loudest . There are small kids running around . Teenagers playing inside , waiting for their parents to get them picked up . I talked to the staff and the only answer is it is hard to control . Come on the library is not a place to play around , for teenagers to hang around. I was disappointed. This is the worst public library I had been . It is not only the students that are loud even the adult. If you really want to study or do research don't even come to this library . You will be wasting your time . read more

Headphones are definitely a must because people do not know how to whisper. The best time to come is early in the morning until about 1 due to the high school students get off and come chill at the library. That's also when it gets crowded and you should move to the diamond bar library and study. read more

The shittiest and noisiest library in the area. But the staff here run a tight ship with that they've got. And they open on Sunday's which I appreciate. read more

As I have moved to different cities where my work takes me, I have the opportunity to compare the different libraries in LA . I was mum when a Head librarian in one of the libraries confronted me that " Computer can't be wrong" when I addressed a glitch error of overdue. With my long term library membership history , Rowland Heights librarians worked the glitch error, stating such glitch sure happens. Didn't hackers already hit Feds, The White House, NASA etc in the past? I guess only wide readers understand how cybertechs convert to cybercrooks. Rowland heights library also has the best Book Sales deals ever. I just love this library with their cool people. read more

Shhhhhh! Pretty damn loud here. Lots of little kids, very limited space. Not the best place to study. I'm glad kids are at the library and all, but don't forget your library voices! read more

I grew up going to this library, getting books, doing homework and waiting for my mom to pick me up after school. Plentiful tables, enough for everyone. A wide selection of youth books, and even a special corner for children's books. The other side of the library has magazines, newspapers, and research. The "big people section" per se. Big enough in my opinion. Has everything you are looking for. However, there is a reason why I love this library... this library changed my life. How... you may ask. This may not be the right place to share my story, but this is only one review on yelp. I'm going to type it anyways. It was 7/12/10, my first day of volunteering at the library. They have a Summer Reading Program for the little kids, and I volunteered to sit behind the desk and manage it. Kids would trade in lists of books they read, for prizes. There were stamps, stickers, and a lots of little kids running around. It was my first day, I was so nervous to work there. That's when I met two guys also working with me. They didnt talk to me though. I knew at first glance they were friends and I was the one left alone. Awkward isnt it. However... the more we worked together, I developed a little crush on one of them.. a crush that turned into a first date, that turned into first love, and now two years later, still going strong! (: I guess the moral of the story... if you are a high school student looking for a volunteer job for college community hours, there's always the library! Never know who you will meet there... Memories. Rowland Heights Library is more than just a library, to me. read more

Definitely a county vibe here! Restrooms unclean, small and always crowded with kids. They always close almost an hour before it's time and if your using their PCs they close even earlier by15 mins. Only go here when it's my last resort and nearby home. read more

Small n busy but i request books online n have them delivered here. I pick up n drop off. Free is awesome n our public library system has pretty much everything i want. Hate late fees but its on me. Goooood stuff read more

Smallish library that constantly changes it's schedule depending on how cash strapped they are. They seem to teeter on the brink. Inside it's fairly small and not enough seating. The wireless internet is well below average. You have to go through an elaborate password encrypted system that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. They actually paid cisco $$ to limit your ability to use it. When it is working the speeds are slow. They need to hire a new fundraising person and work on making the library more user friendly. read more

Librarians are very helpful here! Every time I call to request a book, they always try to locate it for me or request it from another library. On the larger side. Free Wi-Fi. Parking can be an issue because of the small lot and the number of patrons. Open 7 days a week! read more

I haven't been to any public libraries except this one, but if they're all like this I'm not missing out. Its always loud no natter the time of day and weekdays after school is the worst time. Kids choose to hangout here loudly until their parents pick them up disrespecting the people trying to work. When I was a kid libraries were quiet places. No one even enforces it anymore! I'd rather go to my college library, but I still come here on occasion for printing. Its closer to me as well. Do not recommend. read more