County of Los Angeles Public Library – Charter Oak Library

This place is incredibly small. This is definitely the smallest library I have ever seen. With that aside, I figured since I was there I might as well study. WRONG! Usually it’s the patrons that run around screaming and yelling, but not today! The staff is ridiculous. It honestly felt like they were screaming at each other. I left after 10 minutes. Are there no quiet libraries anymore?

This is a very small library. Not a whole lot of area to sit, I personally don’t like being so close to other people but it’s a great little place. The staff is great, not a massive selection but you can eventually get ahold of what you need.

A very small and intimate library what we’d call a «Storefront», meaning it’s a library located in a shop not an individual building. It’s a hidden little gem and only a minority of locals even know it exists.
Their free dvd collection is larger than most LA County libraries and I’ve been to many. You can also rent newly-​released dvds for $ 1 for 3 days which raises funds for the library so it’s a good cause.
For their small size, their collection in adult, teen & children’s books is quite impressive. They also offer free children’s programs so pick up some fliers.
Free wi-​fi, internet computers & children’s computers with learning software.
Also free, you can order any item to have shipped from another library not on their shelf.
Lastly, kids seem to really love this place has a cozy at-​home feel to it, very family oriented atmosphere.

wow. following a 2 hr scavenger hunt to locate a public library with free wireless internet and table space, I came across this amazing place. I swear, pictures will speak for themselves — I had to take some just to remind myself I had actually been here (Thanks «sweety» for answering your phone and giving me directions 3 times!)
Imagine a small library. Now make it smaller — romantic. Add some shelves of books & magazines, a collection of media and DVD’s, carpeting, tables and chairs, and some quiet-​honest patrons. Oh, and make this a hidden location under some stairs, and in the corner of a parkinglot. Again, pictures are necessary to complete the picture. (?)
wow. And to think this library has been here for 15+ yrs.
I’ll be back — its incredibly close!

this library is hidden in the corner of this small shopping center located on arrow hwy and bonnie cove. not really an ideal place for a library.
i think the last time i had a library card was over 16 years ago… and i don’t believe i made much use of it back then. hopefully now i can. i’ve been meaning to borrow some books for the little one since he goes through his books so fast. i finally came here with the intent of finding the sequel to twilight. yes, i am a big teeny bopper right now. i have never seen the movie but started reading the book last week and got so caught up in it that i finished in a week. i think i’m obsessed… i was even dreaming about it. and of course, i’m in love with a vampire.
sadly, the book was on hold. when i asked the staff what exactly «on hold» meant, i was told that particular book has a waiting list of over 300 people. holy jeebuz!!! i still took advantage of my new library card and borrowed some children’s books. it’s a pretty small library so the selection is not that great. it’s a cool, little place to hang out with little ones though.