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The place is gorgeous but it’s $28 for an hour of parking and the clerk was so rude and wouldn’t give me a library card. They needed a damn arm and leg to get one verified. If it weren’t for how beautiful it was, I wouldn’t come back. But the selection was fantastic. Also, the children’s librarian was amazing.
A unique library that takes floors and floors below ground level. It has a unique architecture and was constructed started in 1925. It’s the 3rd largest public library in the United States. It has a mix of ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean Revival architecture.
The Los Angeles Central Library is huge and spans the whole block. Even if you’re not an avid reader, it’s a lot of fun exploring the many floors and admiring the architecture of the building. The 2nd floor is where the beautiful ceiling is along with a small Getty Gallery. I wish I had more time to explore the library since there was so much to see.
A beautiful, historic building. Take the docent led tour. Times are on the website. The main vestibule has high ceilings painted murals and a chandelier made for the museum. The atrium add on has 8 floors, each floor is a different set of subjects. Parking was easy and the rate was excellent. The information desk is helpful, there is security at each entrance. If you decide to get a library card, the details for what to bring are online.
A vast and beautiful library housed in an impressive building. With four above-ground and four underground levels, it offers books on any topic imaginable for every reader. A special marvel is the creative lab open to all, providing free access to professional equipment and software, including 3D printers, laser machines, plotters, heat presses, sewing and embroidery machines, podcast studio, and a photography studio. An amazing opportunity not only to learn and be inspired but also to bring your ideas to life.
Amazing public library!! Is like a visual concept. You have to come and see it to understand it.Lots of security is a plus. Restrooms have a plumbing issues inside smells funky.
This is an absolutely gorgeous and beautifully maintained library. There is an extensive collection with many resources.
It is clean. Short-term free parking was easy to find. There wasn’t a long wait to use a computer. Printing was fast and easy. Staff were helpful and easily accessible for questions and directions.
I just needed to print some documents real quick while in the area. I totally forgot about the homeless/transient population until I walked into the library. It wasn’t as bad as I anticipated.
The only drawback was obviously the homeless and the smell. There are a lot of small rooms, dark without much ventilation so the odors were offensive. I have a sensitive noise and stomach so I became nauseous. I would go back with a mask and gloves. It’s disappointing that their aren’t any rules against vagrancy. It’s unsafe to be around unsanitary conditions. I didn’t see many hand sanitizer stations or disinfecting wipes—that are available at my home library branch.
It is clean. Short-term free parking was easy to find. There wasn’t a long wait to use a computer. Printing was fast and easy. Staff were helpful and easily accessible for questions and directions.
I just needed to print some documents real quick while in the area. I totally forgot about the homeless/transient population until I walked into the library. It wasn’t as bad as I anticipated.
The only drawback was obviously the homeless and the smell. There are a lot of small rooms, dark without much ventilation so the odors were offensive. I have a sensitive noise and stomach so I became nauseous. I would go back with a mask and gloves. It’s disappointing that their aren’t any rules against vagrancy. It’s unsafe to be around unsanitary conditions. I didn’t see many hand sanitizer stations or disinfecting wipes—that are available at my home library branch.
