County of Los Angeles Public Library – Rowland Heights Library

They placed a hold on my account and charged me $ 28 because I returned a damaged CD in the drop off box. They said the CD was damaged and unplayable. The CD played fine when I dropped it off. They said it probably damaged by books in the drop off box. Yeah right. The CD was secured inside the bomb proof CD case when I dropped it off. I went back a few days later and asked to see the damaged CD. They said it’s gone and decided to waive the $ 28 and lift the hold on my account.

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
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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.

I wish the library could provide more space for private study. In general, the desks and chairs are arranged in a way that readers could easily get distracted by things happening around. But I really like the printing service. It helps a lot.

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.

Honestly. This place smells really weird. Like all types of farts you have ever smelled mixed together in one room filled with children. The books are old. They have really stupid rules. WiFi really sucks. It is really loud. Kids everywhere. Everywhere.

Came here to study here since they open in the mornings and DB and walnut doesn’t, but their wifi sucks.

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.

Great library to study in very spacious and the librarians are very helpful and friendly. Everything is in order, clean and organized unlike other libraries that are messy and have a smell. This library is big enough has a study section for the kids and one for adults it’s perfect! Love this library!

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.

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.

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!

Super small and stuffy. Kids everywhere. o my goodness, I could not get anything done.
Attention MAC USERS — the wifi here will NOT connect for you. Should head somewhere else.

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!

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?

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 Unilocal.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.

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.

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.

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.

LA County Public Library
books, cds, movies, manga, public computers, clean, organized, parking lot, snacks, kind librarians, many children study here after school so it is not the quietest library but very safe with open floor plan and good lighting.
Storytime every Wednesday at 7pm, Toddlers storytime every Friday 10am
loan period 21 days for book and 7 days for other media. most material can be renewed three times in person, by phone, of online.

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.