County of Los Angeles Public Library – East Los Angeles Library

I love this library! When I was in college I was here about 3 – 4 times a week! All the employees and librarians are nice and helpful. I still go sometimes to use the Internet or check out some books and DVDs. They have a good collection of DVDs to choose from. You can rent books for 3 weeks and DVDs/​CDs for 1 week. After 2pm it can get really crowded! It’s best to sign up for a computer if needed instead of just going up to one. If you do go as soon as the library opens you can speed walk to a computer. I believe it’s only 2 hours per day. If you need to print the first 10 pages are free. You can also add money to your library card.

The Crown Jewel of the Eastside… Superb library, clean, well used, great programs, helpful staff, conveniently located. Drop in and wind up staying for hours!

Went to get my son’s birth certificate, in and out in 15 minutes!!! Fastest city/​county office experience

The best library in the east los angeles area. Ive been to other nearby libraries and this one is absolutely clean, organized. helpful staff has anything you want to read and learn about. Incase they dont carry what you are looking for they will note it to get it at a later time which I think is great. This library also has workshops wow. Recommend this library to all.

This library is great. Employees are kind and helpful. Also it’s nice and quite. There’s a variety of books, cd’s and dvd’s to choose from. Plenty of computers for children, teens and adults to access. Business hours are outstanding. Parking as well.

This is a really awesome library. It’s nice and clean inside. It’s one of the libraries in Los Angeles which has a used bookstore
It’s located in a beautiful park with a lake so you can borrow a book and enjoy reading outside
The only downside is that you’re only limited to 3 hours of parking. I’ve never seen a library which has a time limit on parking
So, if you’re in East Los Angeles, you should definitely check this library out

Staff here is super helpful. It’s a well-​designed and pleasant library. Parking is kinda tricky. It does get very busy here at times, so you have to go at non-​peak hours.

The library is very colorful and clean.
I didn’t have time to check out all the events, but there seems to be book fair and a host of activities regularly throughout the year.
I love seeing the mothers sitting by their young children and reading or watching them do their homework.
The computer gets filled up really quickly but if you have your own laptop, then it’s not a problem at all. Just punch in your 13 digit code and 4 digit pin. I couldn’t get the WIFI to work on my iTouch though, so I don’t think you can connect via mobile device.
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful but way under staffed. The crowd here is very courteous of the library atmosphere but you can’t help but overhear a little kid scream with glee or run across the hallway. Kids will be kids. Study with ear plugs. =)

I love this library, esp. the Chicano Resource Center. BUT… I would like to see more computers available. This is an extremely busy library. At my local library (name not to be disclosed), there are 5 sections of computers, One for the adults, one for the teens, one for children, one for adolescents, and a computer classroom. I would say upwards of 150 computers. The ELA library needs more computers (and probably much more space).

Clean, resourceful, and pretty. That sums up this library. It’s nice to see investment in the hispanic community. I think this library is one of the best in LA County; and I should know, Iv’e been to many!

I hope you like children — you’ll see MANY here.
Nothwithstanding that, the staff is very helpful and friendly! I quickly got my library card and checked out four John Grisham novels! I love to download books on my eReader and it’s been my thing now. How amazing is it that you can just download it and read it – even renew online! No late fees, no nothing. It’s awesome. Very awesome.
My only complaint is the layout — the amount of kids here is overwhelming and the childrens section is right in front. I think it’d be best if it were in the back somewhere. Then again, it is a public library and it’s a GOOD thing children are coming to the library.

Since they remodeled the place it’s really nice! It’s not at all confusing to find what you need.
The staff is generally really friendly and very helpful. I say «generally» because on one occasion I owed fee’s to them for returning something late, when I went up to the counter inquire about paying my fee’s the lady scolded me for returning it too late and racking up $ 6 in fee’s. I proceeded to let her know I was aware of what I had done and I was completely prepared to pay the fee’s, but she was just «on fire» about making sure I knew to never do it again and that it was really irresponsible to return your books late.
After she finally finished I attempted to hand her my debit card to which she let me know they only accept cash or check and I stormed out of there furious that they don’t have a sign letting people know this, which meant when I finally did return to pay the fee’s, the amount would have gone up.
In any case, I paid the fee’s and checked out books for a good year and a half before racking up my next late fee. This time I was prepared and had cash with me, the lady who helped me was much nicer and seemed to be okay with the fact that I owed them money, she nicely informed me I could avoid late fee’s by extending my check-​out online. I paid her, thanked her and proceeded to be able to check out books immediately.
The biggest problem with this library isn’t the library itself though, it’s the parking situation outside. Since the East Los Angeles Courthouse, the library, a park and a free clinic all share the same parking area, parking can be a nightmare.
I can guarantee you there’s always at least 3 people in the parking lot who do not have insurance and if they hit you they will run or pretend they don’t speak English. So my best advice is to find parking on the other side of the park (where the Sheriff’s station share’s parking) and walk through the park to get to the library. It’s not a secret parking location, I just assume people don’t want to walk through the park. I however don’t mind because it’s a nice stroll.

This is by far the nicest library in the neighborhood. It’s really big and their Chicano Resource Center is amazing! However, if you are looking for books for college level research, they don’t have a big selection. Mostly just grade school books.

ahaha im constantly reminded that my friend used to work here and when they allowed him to listen to his ipod while stacking books away he got locked inside for «working too hard» lol
anyway, this library is awesome and it’s a 5minute bike ride from my apartment :-)
they have a decent selection of «R» rated action/​comedy movies and they even have their very own a chicano section! a first! not to mention this place has been renovated, has a kids section where you can read to them, study rooms with tv’s, and you can print for free!
i owed money and they still allowed me to check out up to 5dvds, books and reserve a computer for 1hour too!

I read A LOT!!! This would be an expensive habit if it wasn’t for libraries. This is my neighborhood library, I used to go to the old one when I was a kid, and am glad they built this new one. I don’t actually spend much time here I just pick up & drop off books but have browsed around a bit and it is quite nice. I noticed there are a few private study rooms which are good because libraries are not as quiet as you might expect, even if there is a separate kids section. Also they sell old books & magazines that they are taking out of circulation and are in good condition, I stocked up on Martha Stewart, Food & Wine etc. magazines for ten cents each. Recipes don’t get old.

I used to come here every day for about a year or so. I’d basically study all day, read books i’ve never heard of and browse the internet. The staff was very friendly. The hours are great, so thats a plus.