Eagle Rock Branch Library

Visited the place after hanging out along Eaglerock’s Colorado Blvd. Not the greatest selection of books by far, and the children’s section is limited/​crammed as well.
Its a little outdated/​beat up, but still ok. As for the LA Library branches, I’d recommend the nearby Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library instead.

I’ve only been here once and based on that one visit, will probably never go back again. I needed a quiet place to study and since this is the closest library to my home, I thought I would check it out.
It’s a really small library with very few tables to study and work from. It’s also not very quiet; so many kids there and there apparently no rules about using inside voices when you’re in the library. Maybe it was just the time of day but I won’t be going back.

This library isn’t very large, but they have a good collection of books, CDs, and DVDs. Plus their staff is AH-​MAZING, especially their librarians. If you’re looking for something, you could ask Google, who can give you millions of answers. But if you ask a librarian, she’ll give you the right one. (Especially an Eagle Rock Librarian, because they just know what you’re exactly what you’re looking for. Even if you don’t yourself.)
There are four librarians. The Adult Librarian, the newest addition to the Eagle Rock Branch family, is very professional and helpful.
The Children’s Librarian is the best Children’s Librarian EVER. She visits numerous schools and meets hundreds of kids but she remembers their names and faces. She organizes programs for kids that yield 100+ participants. I think you can see pictures of that on the library’s facebook.
The Young-​Adult Librarian is also pretty cool. You can find her young-​adult books on isles 15 & 16, an extensive collection of well-​cared-​for books that are popular teen reads. You can ask for book recommendations, and she’ll definitely give you books that will become your next favorite.
And last but certainly not least, the Senior Librarian. She’s in charge of the branch, the captain of the ship, and because of her, it’s one of the best branches in the Northeast Area.
People who come here usually complain of the noise level. It does get a little loud after school during the week, but that’s because the library is situated in the middle of so many schools. They get a lot of kids but I think that’s a good thing. They encourage children to read, they have volunteers who read out-​loud to young children. People should be glad that our youths are being educated and being given access to knowledge, because they will be responsible for our future.
Speaking of youths, this library is one of the branches with a Student Zone, where they provide school supplies and laptops for students. It’s usually busy because their Student Zone monitor is adored by his pupils and parents of said pupils alike (because he’s so nice and polite). He helps them with their homework and makes sure they get it done.
They also have a computer aide who likes to smile and is eager to assist you with your computer issues. She’ll help you with navigating the internet and how to use your email and how to print stuff. She can type super fast and gives free computer classes twice a month.
They have have four clerks, one is who is extremely kind, one who is extremely friendly, one who is extremely chill, and one who is extremely good-​looking. (:

Pros: Accomodating staff.
Easy parking.
Decent book collection.
Cons: Saw a cockroach run across the carpet.

Our go to public library. Used to hang out here a LOT MORE when I was in hs, and I still visit more than 3x a week. They have a huge selection of books for all ages. Huge, huge selection of dvds & audio cd too, which is great! And they are all up to date til the most recent spiderman movie to the best Muse albums. Librarians are nice. There’s this one lady who checks books out for us all the time, she is THE BEST. I feel so bad for still not knowing her name after all these years –_​– but she dark brown/​black hair, always has it braided and is so sweet and helpful. Thank you!
This branch, like others I’m sure, has a game room where they host numerous events. For free! They also have monthly book sales, which I love going to as well. Overall, thiss library is OHSUM lol. Keep it up ER library! :)

What a difference a staff change can make!
I used to cringe going to this library years ago, as I found the former staff to be off-​putting and well… just not that engaging of either children or their parents that took them to this library.
This library currently has some wonderful, enthusiastic librarians and staff as well as new public programs. Even in these times of constrained budgets and hours we have found the staff to be helpful, resourceful and dedicated. We especially love the resource specialist Amanda, who is warm and helpful and can tame even the most rambunctious pre-​teens with a friendly smile. Her passion for how to use the library is infectious.
True, they may not have every title you are looking for, but the staff is more than willing to help put books on reserve, or transfer books from other libraries for you.
So happy to see this community resource turn around!

It’s like a coffeeshop in here, only without the coffee. If you come here expecting some silence, you’re out of luck. Even the staff speak loudly. I literally couldn’t believe my ears.

UPDATE: If you’re considering going here for their wireless connection, don’t bother. It’s not working and they seem to be absolutely unconcerned with fixing it. I headed to the Arroyo branch. Much nicer and everything works…

We were surprised to find that even in the summer the library is open until 8pm on Tuesday and Thursdays. This is a wonderful community library. The staff is nice and the library has a nice stock of books. I like the open computers for use and the large tables. It’s also great that they have free WiFi.

This is a very small. very limited library. Good enough for some quiet time to do homework but not a great selection of books.
Nice staff!

Check the website. They have a lot of great shows. We recently been to 2 of them. FREE! and my daughter loves to take down the HUGE stuffed animals and read with them.

Smaller than most public library but it is quite nice, if you are not from the area you wouldn’t see it since it is off the main road. It is also the cornerstone of the Farmer’s Market on Friday. small town library were it feels like the staff knows your name if you are routinely come in to check out what this place has to offer

I love this library! I grew up with this library and when I came to visit it this Friday afternoon, it was just as I remembered — Kids littered all around the library waiting for parents to pick them up, or walking/​talking with friends, or kids just reading quietly in shaded grassy areas — it was all familiar and felt very safe! This particular town library is small compared to the main branch in downtown but it does its job with a good amount of references, media, and quality books.
There’s really no small children area and that’s ok since it is a small library.
Nonetheless, its a GREAT community library! Go support it and join their book club kids!

The worst library in Los Angeles right now. People were just talking out loud inside the library while a college student like me is studying. Librarians were just sitting out their asses while receiving their pay check. I tried telling them to keep the library quiet but they only told me that they understood and sorry for the inconvenience. Good Job Guys! Keep the library like Starbucks! Bravo!

This branch of the Los Angeles Pubic Library is a block away from my house and right across the street from St. Dominic’s School in good olé’ Eagle Rock. Though very small, it feels like the unofficial center of this town. Kids from St. Dominic’s School and the other middle school (whose name escapes me at the moment) come here to hang out and wait for their rides inside or on the lawn outside every week day. The Farmer’s Market every Friday is held right across the street as well.
For a small library, they have quite an extensive multimedia collection (CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes) as well as an extensive children’s and young adult selection. While general books for older readers aren’t their strong point here, they have a wide array of subjects with their biographies and mysteries are their most extensive. Furthermore, because they are part of the Los Angeles Public Library system, you have access whole LAPL catalog and once you find your book you can have it sent to be picked up here.
While the staff can seem stoic at times, they are generally very helpful and some more cheerful than others. ^_​^ They also have a very active «Friends of the Library» group which hold a bi-​annual Used Book sale in October and April that sell books and baked goods for less than $ 1 each. Also, on occasion, there will be a book cart where you can buy used paperback for $ 0.50 to a $ 1. All proceeds go to help the Eagle Rock Branch Library, who also have an active Teens program and hold various workshops often offered and taught by local Eagle Rock residents and business owners.
The best times to come to this place is certainly early in the morning during the weekdays. After 3pm, you will get a lot of not-​so-​quiet students and during Farmer’s Market, it will get crowded and busy. Still, it’s small, quaint and a nice local public library. Wander around, put some books on hold, and support your local branch! ^_^