Studio City Branch Library

Pros: Good parking Great for kids, good selection and high tolerance from library staff for squealing and running around. Negatives: The noise! If you are trying to study or get work done, forget about it. Children are loud, adults are talking and "whispering" loudly making snake like loud hissing sounds. People talking on their phones shamelessly. It's usually packed.

Studio City Branch Library is my little book haven—it’s always peaceful, and the staff totally saved me with their amazing book recommendations last week. Who knew libraries could be this cool?

Small library, not much of a variety of books for adults..no private space… clean bathrooms, overall 👍

Love this library. Lots of tables to use as workspace and every table has multiple charging outlets below. Staff here are super friendly. This library is clean and the patrons are generally respectful and quiet, sometimes it gets busy on the weekend and is a little louder with kids running around, but that’s to be expected and it’s nice to see so many people using the library :) It doesn’t have a huge selection, but of course you can always request books from other locations and pick them up. I ❤️ my studio city library

Terrible place if you need a quit place to read. The patrons just talking and joking, Especially people just using the cell phones like there is no one around. The worst part is the librarians are talking amount themselves and not enforce the rules .

Renewed my card with no issues. I was using their computers and system within minutes…. Librarian suggested options for me to obtain reading material and offered to request/order a title from a different branch location for me. Additionally, I was informed of their app … overall, great experience. Keep doing what you do. Bless.

The quality of service is very good.

This is a nice library, the librarians are helpful and the patrons are nice and quiet. I always place holds online and then go pick up my books there, it's very easy. You can either check out books with a librarian (there is a plexiglass up), or there is also a self-checkout available, which I sometimes use. There are tables set up inside for those who want to study or read. There is a nice children's corner and I believe it is very popular with families in the community, especially their storytime hour. Only con is that sometimes parking is tight, it's kind of a small lot. There are a couple of spots for electric cars. There is some homeless around, but they are never a problem, honestly they're part of the community and everybody knows who the individuals are. Note that the hours differ based on the day, they don't open until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Right now, I believe masks are still required indoors.

This branch is one of my favorites to go to! There's printers working well, friendly staff, a good amount of tables to sit at, and a cute decorated interior. It's easy to navigate through to find what you need from here. Checking out items is a breeze and I like how it is when I come here weekday afternoons. People camp outside waiting for the doors to open (as they open at 12pm on weekdays). Sometimes the parking lot is full but I've been lucky with always finding a spot or two open. Speaking of which, the lot is fairly small and I noticed some of the spaces are also actually narrow and it can be quite scary to try to smudge your way in. I think the ones on the outside walls are wider and thus easier to park in. Anyways, I always had a pleasant experience coming here and love the community activities and events you can participate in! There's also great resources (free covid tests, water filter for the water fountain)!!

The last time I stepped foot into this library was probably 30 years ago when I needed copies for class and Kinko's was closed. This Branch is still clean, quite , and easy to navigate. I didn't have any interaction with the staff, but they're around if you need assistance Studio City Library is on the smaller side but it's organized well. They have a copy machine, public computers/ printers , movies &audio, and weekly events. Parking is ample and there's plenty of tables inside to get some work done.

I visit this library the most because it's the closest one to me. They have computers, copiers, and printers available, as well as weekly events (I've never attended) and monthly book sales (I alwaaaays go!!) This library is a bit small, but I always find what I'm looking for. I generally place books on hold and pick it up when they're ready, but have skimmed the aisles in the past and found some great books. They're organized, well lit, and they have plenty of tables to sit at and work. There's a little area for kids, tucked away in the kids books area, with tables and kid chairs. And I believe there are some computers for kids too. They're also an area for DVDS & music too! The few people I've interacted with who work there have all been helpful and patient, and I always feel good leaving with my arms filled with books! Parking lot is a bit small, but I've never NOT been able to find a spot. It's just always 1-3 spots left whenever I stop by.

Children's section always well stocked and fun for the kids. Sometimes there's a volunteer reader and that's fine too.

Very friendly staff and clean library. Quiet and calm place to study and read. Plenty of parking.

One of my favorite libraries in the valley. It's always clean and smells like books lol if you know you know! Helpful and friendly staff.

Love the Studio City Library Branch. It's close to our house, the staff is friendly and helpful. They have a somewhat limited selection of books, but the good thing is you can request a book and they will send it to your local branch. They have a great kids section where we take our kids and they sit around and read book after book. They have a self checkout machine if you're looking to skip the line. Why 4 stars instead of 5? First is that the parking lot is a tad small. If you have to drive to the library there's a chance you wouldn't be able to find parking. Also, there story time is apparently only during the summer? Which is a bummer because our kids love going to it.

This is a very small branch. Some of the staff is very nice & helpful & some are just rude & decidedly UNhelpful. They have quite a busy event schedule for such a small branch, so, depending on what you seek, this site may be perfect for you. I go often for recipe books & occasionally a classic, but usually have to go elsewhere for when I am seeking something specific. Their monthly used book sales are usually great places to pick up materials at very good prices.

Love coming here with my son. Friendly staff and great activities for the kiddos. Every month they have activity boxes and a fun weekly story time

This is a nice library, the librarians are helpful and the patrons are nice and quiet. I always place holds online and then go pick up my books there, it's very easy. You can either check out books with a librarian (there is a plexiglass up), or there is also a self-checkout available, which I sometimes use. There are tables set up inside for those who want to study or read. There is a nice children's corner and I believe it is very popular with families in the community, especially their storytime hour. Only con is that sometimes parking is tight, it's kind of a small lot. There are a couple of spots for electric cars. There is some homeless around, but they are never a problem, honestly they're part of the community and everybody knows who the individuals are. Note that the hours differ based on the day, they don't open until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

When I visit a library one of the first things I think of when I am done is how easy it is to use. How easy it is to find subjects, categories and media like movies and audio really determine if I like a library or not. This small neighborhood branch is great. Easy to find and super nice librarians. When you walk in you can pretty much see where you need to go. Selection is pretty good. Movie section is easy to navigate too, with lots of new titles. Parking lot is a tad small but you can get a spot during mid day hours.

This is definitely a decent place to study once you find parking. It was my first visit and I wanted to try a new library. I set in the area where patrons look through DVD's to rent. It gets a little noisy but there is a sign posted requesting to keep noise to a minimum for readers. I spent half a day here and was able to drink my coffee and study in peace. Definitely worth checking out again!

My Nanny takes my 16 month old to story time at the public libraries every week. We usually go to Studio City or North Hollywood. Just wanted to share today's experience at Studio City since we've been having major issues with them. Every week the 10am Studio City story time sells out, so my nanny started going an hour early to get her tickets for 11am. Today she was playing with my daughter in the children section and when it was time for story time she realized her tickets had gotten stolen. She had set them on the stroller and apparently someone took them. When my nanny told the woman who works there what happened, the same woman who handed them the tickets an hour prior, she could care less and refused to let them in. She was rude and completely inconsiderate to my daughter who just enjoys story time. She doesn't know any different and it was totally unfair to take it out on her. My nanny texted me how upset she was, so I called and spoke to the library manager. She just kept repeating that it wasn't their problem and they can't let anyone else in due to capacity. Even though my daughter had her tickets. She didn't care about the tickets being stolen or how rude her staff was. She could honestly care less. The whole situation was just frustrating and really angered me. The little kids don't know any different, so why take it out on my daughter? You couldn't just let them in to enjoy story time they had been waiting an hour for? Until they get better organized and learn how to treat people, we won't be going back there again. Just a tip - Friday story time at North Hollywood is much better, a bigger space, there is no ticket system and all are welcome!

I had an excellent experience. I was helped by the branch manager, Chris, who is very adept at helping more than one person at the same time, while delivering some the best service I've experienced anywhere. Each person is treated with maximum respect, not rushed and even when they were frustrated, he was patient. This is the gold standard of customer service demonstrated right at your public library! I can only imagine that it translates to the other staff members as well. Outstanding experience! You've been warned!

Noisy. The staff does not go through any effort in keeping the library quiet. Social hour / Disneyland / happy hour - more than library. But it does the job if you're wanting to get work done without having to order coffee every two hours. Definitely buy a pair of noise cancellation headphones.

I strolled in asking for a library card and in under five minutes, had an LAPL library card. Fabulous! Easily accessible, nice sized parking lot. Clean and quiet. FYI I saw another user talking about the difficulty in accessing e-books. It IS a bit tricky, especially if you are not technical. Essentially, you will download an app called Overdrive (it's the same process for all the other local libraries, like Glendale/Pasadena and Burbank). Then you find your library and log in with your library card info. After that, you can choose how you want to download your ebook. i have a Kindle Fire, so it was super easy with the Kindle Fire.

This is a decent branch, not huge, but airy, clean, they have a decent selection of books, movies, etc. The librarians are nice, I enjoy coming here. Usually it's quiet, comfortable with many seating areas. Their shelves are well organized, they have also various cool, helpful programs they organize. Parking can be hit and miss, the lot had a decent size, but it can still fill up. There's also street parking around. so it's not that bad. Great branch in Studio City, good size, nice area.

Very horrible library and customer service . The library is very loud, there are tutors coming here to teach children , which is encouraged , but they are in the quite area , where people need to study , talking loudly , and the librarians do nothing about it . Would not recommend if you want to study for a test or boards . Very loud .

First of all, the speed here stinks major limburger cheese. Could it be the WiFi campers? Who knows. And the OS? Is this Windows 95? I feel like I'm navigating through Encarta's heyday. Still, it works. I was wanting a keyboard to operate whilst diving into the interwebz (instead of manhandling my phone) and reactivated my old library card from 5 years ago (omg...). The gal up front was pleasantly friendly during the process. It's a neat spot with that unique quirky 80's modern design, at least on the exterior. The bathroom is above-average 'meh'. And it's rather funny to have a key sign when they have they key basket at the end of the counter - well, why not just keep the door unlocked, eh? Or at least put the keys out of sight to be requested. Pffft. Is it worth walking to from 20+ minutes out? Only if you don't give a crap sometimes, you're on vacation and still debating on a rental car... oh wait, wasn't that me? Indirect perks are proximity to a pretty cool coffeeshop across the street.

I'm a book worm... and proud of it. I even won a prize in last year's summer reading program! A Barnes and Noble gift card! It was a highlight of the summer. Anyway, I'm not satisfied with the North Hollywood branch library (see my review) and thus, went to the Studio City library which is also minutes away. Although I love historic buildings such as the one the North Hollywood Library resides in, I'm a sucker for a new building. High ceilings, lots of lights, and a ton of space results in a very welcoming library. However, the library lacks a large selection of books! The non-fiction books (bios, philosophy, science, technology, etc) are contained within a 5 aisle area. I've been to libraries in which just one category receives 5 aisles! Very disappointing. As for fiction, the books are high on the popular (but lame in my book--pun!) authors like Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele but low on obscure authors. Another bummer. If you are looking for DVDs, don't expect new releases and you can only loan them for 2 days. Ironically, the North Hollywood Library has new releases in stock. Magazines? Again, don't expect much from their meager selection of Cosmo and Seventeen. But honestly, it's not THAT bad and I came away with 6 books on one trip. As for Internet, there is free wi-fi and therefore the library is filled with young men spending their time on Facebook (get a life, guys!). At least they were cute. The con of this Internet usage is that the level of "click click click" on the keyboard volume was so high and annoying that I could barely concentrate on searching for books. Very distracting! You can also use their computers for free. Overall though, a pleasant, bright library that I can still spend an hour or two in even amongst the Facebook creepos and click click click of their keyboards (learn to not pound on the keys, people!).

"Whoa," said Stephy in her worst Keanu Reeves impression to date, "People actually read in LA? Like books n stuff? Really? Whoa" That's pretty much the conversation I had with myself a few weeks ago when I decided to stop in here on my way home to check it out. (And don't look at me like I'm the only person who has Keanu convos with themselves...........hello.............*crickets*) Anyhoo, yeah, wow, this is a really cool library in both vibe and design and it was pretty full for a Wednesday afternoon. Kids reading books, elders reading books and even a really cute guy reading a book (is there anything hotter...actually?) It's also open til around 8 during the weeknights which is great if you are studying or really into that encyclopedia chapter on terrestrial crustaceans in the genera Armadillidium and Armadillo. More importantly, coming to this library answered my question about kids today and school today. I often joke with friends about how you would never actually need to go to a library again since near everything is online these days, but low and behold there are actually people studying and edumacating themselves in paper form. Who knew?

The lady at the information desk always ruins it for me at this location. She is not very helpful and never has change for the copier. The parking here can sometimes be a pain. Of the Valley libraries, I enjoy Burbank (best parking and best customer care), Sherman oaks (worst parking and best open computers) and Tarzana/Encino (tight parking, but something is always broken) locations best.

Stopped in this location the other day for the first time - I realized I couldn't locate my library card and needed a new one since learning you can check out e-media books for your Kindle from the LAPL. This is a very nice location - seemed a little smaller than the Sherman Oaks branch down the street. We'll certainly be back as I put a couple holds on books to pick up at this location. The staff were friendly and helpful.

I love this library because I can not only skip over here from my house but they are so great at helping you find any and all books you need. Since this is a smaller branch, they will always help you access any books they don't have on their shelves in a short heart beat.

Great place to study. They have their own parking lot right outside the building with free parking. Lots of tables and chairs in the open area in the center of the library. They have a separate "quiet zone" off of the main room which is great if you need pure quiet. The main room worked for my classmate and I, who needed to be able to discuss what we were reading while we studied together. Nice coffee shop across the street with great pastries and a few sandwiches if you need a break. We'll definitely be back.

This is a very small library. I'm bummed they close so early on Friday nights. Electrical outlets around the tAbles. It can be a bit noisy in the evenings - especially if children are there with parents. However the library has a nice ambience.

On Thursday they open at 12:00pm noon, not 12:30pm as indicated. They have a lot of tables to sit at, so this site has more sitting/working offerings than the Sherman Oaks library.

It's very nice place to study. Much better than home or in coffee shop where is do noisy. Here is so quiet, inside temperature is good. Lots of tables with electric outlets where you can plug in your computer or recharge battery. Free wifi provided. Free parking. If you don't find parking in front of library there is a lots of space on small streets next to library. It's nice place just to come and read or have some quiet time.

Pretty good selection, I found it to be rather small compared to Woodland Hills or Sherman Oaks. We get movies here, and it's a small selection but they do have many new titles. They do have a kids section, so it is not the best place for quite study, I think. Other than that It's a good library

When I visited this library was great. It's spacious, quiet, has polite patrons and they had the book I wanted.

I'm so torn about this library because I do spend a lot of time here, but about half of my time ends up being unpleasant. Whenever I come here in the morning or early afternoon, it's wonderful. Clean, quiet, somewhat empty, and icy cool - the perfect reading environment. But if I get here any time after 3pm, it's full of loud children, the parking lot is impossibly crowded, and all the tables are occupied. That's just no fun. If you do choose to come to the Studio City Library, make sure you're prepared to park on the side streets if you come after 3pm. And don't expect a large selection - what the library lacks in size it makes up for in beauty and cleanliness.

This library has its good points and its bad points and since all libraries are essentially good, we're moving into the A-Ok zone here. On the list of bad is very limited parking - and the suburban neighborhood surrounding it has restrictions, very bad acoustics considering it was entirely rebuild maybe 12 years ago (you really must keep it to a library whisper or your voice will richochet all over), noisy latch key kids who escaped their nannies, and targeted by Scientologists - don't ask me how I know! Then there is the Friends of the Library Group, who have a reptuation for being snooty. On the list of good is the Friends of the Library Group raising funds that other branches are envious of and thus some excellent book buying; you may find some really interesting titles are actually owned by this branch, comfortable upholstered seating in a few nooks and a peaceful outdoor garden area, a coffee shop across the way that's not a Starbucks, and on an MTA bus route as well as a DASH community shuttle stop - so you don't need to drive and find parking. You have a better than average chance of getting your two free hours on computers here with your library card, but like every LAPL the deadly 25 Cents per copy charge may prevent you from cranking out too many resumes or cover letters on the spot. If you are sensitive to being surrounded by homeless people, you will find few if any at this branch.

I LOVE THIS LIBRARY. This is my library of choice. Yes it's new and pretty. Everyone who works there is helpful and knowledgeable. They have terrific programs. The drop-off from the car is convenient...just like a mailbox. Sometimes when I'm between appointments, I drop in just to browse. The line to pick-up books moves quickly, even when there are a bunch of kids with moms and dads waiting. . One complaint: they don't have any of my cookbooks on their shelves. I tried to donate once, but something about library rules, so if anyone wants one of my books, you'll have to go to the library website and have it delivered from another branch. Yes..the library has an online service. Place a hold on line and when it's available, they text or email you that it's ready for pick-up at the branch of your choice. The biggest problem is the parking. It is savage. So many people use this library. The spaces allotted are not only narrow, so big cars have trouble, the lot can be a scary place to back out of. Sometimes it's easier to park on the street if you can find a spot. And then there is the North Hollywood branch, which is a very cool historical building and the Sherman Oaks branch on Moorpark if the lot is too crowded. One of the greatest gifts a city can give it's citizens is the public library... and this one is a gem.... and lacking in one thing....not enough books.

Studio City branch was my childhood library. In elementary school, my teacher would walk us here and the librarian would read us stories in the kids' corner. It was a cozy place, almost like a little cottage full of books. When I was in high school, they closed it down for renovations and built the space-age facility that remains there today. I was impressed while watching its construction; to think we'd have a 2-story library right here in Studio City! I'll never forget my disappointment upon visiting the newly opened library. They never built a second floor! I mean, high ceilings are nice and all, but come on! To make matters worse, the building contained half the books that the old library had! What went wrong? I'm not sure, but the city definitely wasted our taxpayer money by building this enormous, empty space and calling it the new Studio City library. Call me old school, but I preferred the original.

I work from home. Which means that I work wherever I want. I find that the library is a good place to get some computer work done. It's quiet, conducive to work, and has free wifi. It's much better than working at a coffee shop that is noisy with a bunch of people seeing and being seen. The Studio City Library is a good place to get some work done. There's lots of tables with electrical outlets to plug in your laptop. There's not a bunch of bums hanging out... if you've been to a library in a seedy area, then you know what I mean. The parking lot is free and there's free wifi. I wish that they allowed dogs, but then again, I'd never get any work done with Maddy running around.

This is a great place to hide out from the law. If movies have taught me anything it's to put a book in front of your face (preferably an epic novel like "War And Peace" and they'll never see you. Make sure you hold book right side up though. Common mistake. This place is in a really chill neighborhood. Almost like you're not in Los Angeles. Coffee Fix is across the street, so it's very neighborhood-y. And, for a small parking lot, there is little traffic (I went Saturday afternoon, around 3PM). I street park anyway. Their DVD selection is really good. They've expanded to television. And the check out ladies are very nice. They're very patient with my dumb borderline illiterate ass. I appreciate that. For a library, it isn't very quiet. So you may want to go to a park after you gather your books. I LOVE that there is still a place to get books. Tablets are so cold and impersonal.

This is my main library. It's small, but the staff are always friendly and the hold system gets me my books in a timely manner if I need to request something from another library. I'm usually there just to pick up books, but I haven't noticed any unusual noise when I visit.

Quiet and clean. I always like stopping by here. It takes me back to 20 years ago. Always a pleasant experience.

Love this local public resource! I was a fan of libraries years ago : both in childhood and throughout the student years. But with addition of a child the library time is revived again. My kids loves this library. They have a nice selection of books. The library itself is clean, quiet and modern. The parking space is ample. I can attest that this library is much better than Noho library on Tujunga or Valley branch on Vanowen.

Well, after years of only reading magazines and reading online I decided to get a library card. OK, lets be honest, I also wanted to meet a cute girl at the library. I guess maybe that's the hopeless romantic in me. LOL. Stopped by this branch on a Saturday afternoon. Strolled right in and asked the librarian how I could get a card. She handed me a form to fill out and asked me to bring it back to her when I was done. A few minutes later I was back and she was getting me all signed up. Voila, I was now a member at all L.A. public libraries. Awesome. I thought each branch had individual cards but nope, I was good across all of L.A. I was looking for a couple of books in particular but since this is a smaller branch I only found one of them. No problem at all. I walked over to the shelves and grabbed it. Oh, the computers and how to search for a book is a piece of cake. The library also has a reference desk to help you if you are stumped. There is also a area in the middle of the main room where they keep new releases and sought after books. These can be rented for a shorter period of time but if the books are that good, I'm sure i will tear right through them. When i was leaving the library i saw a sign letting me know that they were showing Argo that day. I went back in and asked the librarian what was the deal. She said that once a month they screen a movie and that todays showing would be Argo. Pretty cool. So I read my book in a matter of a few days and returned to pick up a few more. Sadly nothing I really wanted to read was in stock, so I settled on some Kurt Vonnegut (he is my favorite author) books that I had previously not read. Cant wait to finish these and keep feeding my brain. Parking: there is a private lot but its kind of on the smaller side. Plenty of street parking all around the library.

Parking at times is very limited but the library itself is very airy and light inside. Several computers are available for use, if needed. Waiting for the lot to open? I highly recommend the 15 Minute Smog Check across the street (fast, friendly and cheap) and the Ringside Liquor Store across the street sells lottery tickets and hard to find beers. Ringside Liquor has been there for decades.

My favorite branch in the LAPL branch system, because of the quality of its reference librarians, the fact that it's used a lot, and that it's a clean, well-lighted place. The parking, though, is from hunger. Prepare to park on the street. Save 45 seconds out of your life and don't even try the lot. It'll be full. Nice coffee spot across the street.

Super limited selection (nearly all of the shelves are like a 1/3 or 1/2 of the way filled with outdated books). The fella that worked there wasn't very nice at all. He pretty much acted like I was bothering him when I went to the counter to check out my book. Parking is okay although the lot is small. Wish I didn't have this library in my area. I used to go to the Santa Monica library and this one is NOTHING like that location neither in selection, space nor employees.

Would be a better experience if parents could control their children from screaming at the top of their lungs and running around the relatively small space. It is a library after all. Why doesn't the staff speak up?

Even though this library is walking distance from my house, I don't go there any longer. It is just too noisy and distracting to get anything done there. I've never been to a library where the librarian needs to use a microphone to ask the patrons to keep quiet. Enough said.

Clean and tiny environment with helpful employees. Stacks are usually in order. Patrons are invested in the computers most of the time. As with any library, you can be unlucky with rowdy or loud people on their laptops or phones...but for the most part people usually keep it down. It is a really great place to study. Check the lapl website to ensure they are open before going because budget cuts have changed the hours a multitude of times.

This library deserves at least four stars strictly for its consistent service. The SCBL staff has been patient, professional and adept every time I've interacted with them. The only reason I hesitate to give SCBL five stars is the size and diversity of their collection. It seems to be a primarily family-oriented library, so their collection rarely includes the books I usually want, which are for professional development. To the SCBL's credit, LAPL's interlibrary/interbranch loan system is pretty good and has always gotten me the books I want within a few days. Really, there's never a good reason not to use your local library. Your tax dollars pay for it. They make you smarter. Library users earn more money on average. So there's especially no reason not to use this library and take a moment to appreciate its staff.

I stopped by to do some research and couldn't stay more than 5 minutes. The odor there is just HORRIBLE. I am not sure if it's from the bathrooms or homeless people. Though I never spent any time in library in my college year, I love library in general. This one is just bad and I have never smelled anything like it. It's terrible.

Love coming here with my grandkids. Clean, quiet, pleasant staff. Great selection of books and they even have a charging station for my plug-in prius.