The Library Store

Great place to explore. Library and gift shop have plenty to see. Definitely stop by and take something unique home with you.

I love the one of a kind gifts they have to offer online. I enjoy purchasing cute toys for my grandson and find them on their website. I bought the Insta L.A. book for my son and his fiancée because they love to hike and share their photos. The store offers superb customer service and timely shipping.

The architecture of this building is just beautiful and the structure has been modernized for ease of use.

There is an express section that has some quality "grab and go" bestsellers, genre picks, and movies right next to a self checkout station.

For those who would like to stay a while, there are abundant computer stations, comfortable armchairs, and several floors of subject organized book stacks.

Don't miss the beautiful Library Store that sells stationary, books, and quirky design pieces.

I've been in the library store many times. they have a great LA library bag for $1. best deal in the library (aside from the fact you can borrow a book for free). the people who work here are outstanding in terms of their willingness to assist you in your shopping needs. I'm always happy to see Nina, Cynthis or Jocelyn or Frances. I consider them friends.

I recently have had the opportunity to visit the Library Foundation of Los Angeles on West 5th Street. I never imagined that libraries can be this awesome. They had a setup that was very inviting and conducive for reading. More than that I think it can be a great place to introduce children and the youth to the love of knowledge and enjoyment in reading. It had a wide selection of books and other materials. In fact, I am thinking of bringing my younger cousins the next time I go to Library Foundation of Los Angeles. I finally can show them that libraries are fun and exciting places.

There is no accurate way to describe just how awesome this library is. You can schedule a free 30 minute session with a librarian to help you with research, the architecture and gardens are beautiful, and they have a lot of great free educational programs. This is a great small business resource.

Great way to show support for public libraries!

The architecture alone is enough to visit the library. Be sure to visit MaGuire Gardens out front, and walk around the entire outside to see the different views. Stay out of the restrooms at all costs. It's a fairly well established place for the homeless to wash up and the perverts to play. Other than that, I find myself here several times a week studying when I don't feel like going all the way to my school.

Los Angeles Central Library is a great library. It has several floors for your library needs. The first floor has the help desks, a gift shop and the media center. When I was in school, I would visit this library to study. The bottom floors are very quiet, perfect for studying. They also offer free wi-fi. Parking is $1 after 3p.m. to close with validation. Otherwise, parking is $1 an hour with validation. This library is one of the few that are open on Sundays.

Excellent library. Really loved the architecture and serene setting. The gardens facing Flower Street are also quite lovely. Very impressive selection of international books.

Great Library, with a billion employees waisting tax money. Try to ask on the computer room how to use the library printers eith your lap top... They will not know... Dare to say that the conetion is not workingng, and they will tell you to go to a starbocks... Do not let your kid go to the bathroon by hinself(lots of sex and drugs going on)... Dress up or look white if you don't wanr to be misstreated by staff... And most important, every time you see 2 employees doing the same task, do nor think about all the extra hours the library could be open if better managed... Just ignore all the waste and enjoy the physical resouces of the library, they are great... maps, books, movies, the art galery, the building architecture by itself is a treat, the teen and kids zone, the gardens around... It is all very harmonic and some of the employees are helpful and polite... Just ignore the ones that are not and have a.great time.

The staff is awesome! So many cool things here. You have to stop by when you are in the library. Think about joining the Library Foundation of Los Angeles while you are there.

Lovely little gift shop for your favorite literati. Awesome selection of journals/notebooks/sketchbooks and non-touristy Los Angeles paraphernalia. Staff is super helpful in finding you what you need.

The science floor is very interesting they have quite a variety of books relating to austrophysics, astronomy, and quantum physics. A wonderful place to concentrate in doing homework.

Ditch Netflix and rent movies from the library. Also, make sure you don't miss their seasonal exhibits inside, or the daily tours and talks that might go unnoticed. If we participate in library events, they will only get better.

A fascinating mixture of old school and modern architecture. Some really stunning details in the old wing. One of the best libraries in the country.

Lovely collection of all things books! Stationeries, keychains, reusable tote bags, etc - all those little knick-knacks good for gifting to others or for yourself! 😉

Architecturally brilliant. The crown jewel of downtown LA. Fabulous library resources. Makes me proud to be a Library Foundation member.

A hidden jewel in DTLA. It's small, but full of fun and original cards and small gifts. Assortment changes regularly; good for repeat visits.

Small, intimate, with gorgeous selection for all ages!