Beverly Hills Public Library

This is my second home. I have loved this library since I was very young. It is inviting and has a huge selection. I could just sit here all day and read.

Nice place to study. Free parking for 2 hours. Grab a coffee and head to either the study room (room with large tables that seat 4 – 6 people) or your own personal chair with a table.

I almost went to the post office to get my passport done but the horror stories on Unilocal were enough to keep me away. Thank goodness I found this place! I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.
Some passport tips:
— I made my appointment about a month in advance. There is a wait so call sooner rather than later!
— Passport books are $ 110 and must be paid by check. Don’t forget your checkbook
— There is a $ 25 processing fee. This can be paid check/​credit
— You can get your passport photos done here for $ 12 — also can be paid for by check or credit
— Do your forms in advance online
— Make sure to bring your current license and if your old passport if you had one or birth certificate
— 2 hour free parking (yay)
If you bring all that, the process is easy and quick!

I’m pretty jealous of the little kids who come here and get to hang out in the Children’s library. Its huge and has so much colorful art on some of the walls. There’s even an «enchanted forest» room which I will probably wander into, hopefully without getting weird looks from the parents.
For the «grown-​ups» like myself, they have lots of seating space in between the book stacks, or large tables when you walk past the teen section. They have a lot of computers and a reference section upstairs, as well as an area with large, plain white desks and lots of light if you prefer a more simpler sitting.
I usually like to munch when I’m studying, but they make it very clear with passive aggressive (but funny) signs that there is NO food allowed on the tables. There is 2 hour free parking, and after that you have to start paying.
There is also a café inside that serves chocolates, ice cream, and coffee — all the study essentials!

I come here regurlarly to study because it’s the one library close enough to go to and that sort of controls the homeless population. It’s usually quite upstairs but what does get my last nerve is the fact that there is power outlets everywhere yet you can’t charge your laptop because it’s a «tripping hazard». There’s litterally no one walking by the table and yet they make you unplug it. Very frustrating. I’m more so annoyed that people are only following rules but are not actually thinking for themselves. And in the future may be the outlets could be used for their purpose.
Also the coffee downstairs at Kelly’s coffee shop is so bad. Very acidic and leaves an after taste in your mouth.
Hope this was helpful.

The word ‘Library’ evokes quiet images and the word ‘SHHHH!!’ which is not said nearly enough here. From cackling Highschoolers, to college students gawking while they pass around YouTube videos, and a foreign language lesson that could be heard across the room. (ALL AT ONCE) I asked the librarian repeatedly to address the noise issues to which she asked me what I thought she should do…(her job maybe???) the problem here is that the children’s room is the only place that has outlets at the table (for a laptop). The teen zone might but also has video games which is a major distraction when trying to work. Other than that, the library is clean, beautiful, has good parking, a great selection of books and periodicals. The ‘friends of’ bookshop is an amazing resource and used book shop, other than fudge, which my kids are a fan of, the fudge shop has a very limited menu from which I’ve tried several items and been repeatedly disappointed (too disgusting to even finish) so not much to tide you over if you get hungry while studying.

This is a wonderful library. It has comprehensive resources, and its staff members are very professional and helpful. My children and I have always been treated with respect and kindness. it is a gem.

Sick place.
I don’t get what you Unilocalers are saying about the parking. Just park on Burton Way for 2 hours free and then park in the library parking if you need more time. BAM! 4 hours for free. After 5PM, it’s free for the library. Sunday, you can park on Burton Way the whole day for free. Stop complaining.
Next, the place looks really nice, remodeled from what I hear and great for studying.
Stop crying about how cold it is. Jeez, you people live in LA. There are people in the East coast that are dying to have the weather of our nights for their days. So please ladies, grow up.
Lastly, the wifi is fast, they have awesome books and outlets are all over the place. I will be back for weekends and even more. At least 4 hours freeeeee parking.

2 hour free parking! Amazing huge study room. Teen zone haven’t been in there but looks warm and fun for the teens, they have all the books you can’t find at your school library, just make sure they’re not already rented out. I love that Kelley’s café is connected to the library for a good sandwich or coffee. I didn’t give them five stars, one because there’s only one tiny toilet right by the entrance, it just makes it a little difficult, as we no one can trust anyone specially having to walk 3 min to get to a restroom, so what I’m trying to say is that one has to pack up, hold the heavy bags, and hope the restroom is free. But other than that I love this library, I never had a bad experience. They’re all nice and helpful, especially the librarians are just so customer minded I love it! I’ve been coming here for about 3 years now. This week I’ve been here 5 times. Oh plus, on Sunday’s there’s a farmers market right next to the garage of the library, you won’t miss it — lovely little break time thing to do between studying, reading or working.

I love this library. Clean, quiet, organized, and has a lot variety of books. The staff are very helpful and nice. And on top of that I love the ambience!
Definitely I will visit here more often to study

Meh I don’t understand how this library has so many great reviews. First off there is only two hours free parking then after that you have to pay of your before 5pm. (After 5 pm is free)
Second it’s sooooooooooooooo… oooooooOoOo (get my point) freaking cold in this place I thought I was going to turn into an ice cube. I mean my hands were frozen my feet, and I had to wear a huge puffy coat and I was still shivering!
Third thing that’s good is that when I came on a Saturday it was pretty empty and quiet. Nice they have wifi too which is easily accessible.
Will I be back? Probably not because they don’t seem to own central heat.
You would think? I mean it issss Beverly Hills

Considerate. That’s one word I would use to describe the wonderful, well managed house of books. DVDs, audio and even an interior coffee shop!

Nice little library. If you park in their parking lot, it’s 2 hours free. You don’t need to be a Beverly Hills resident to use the library. i think they have the best children’s section out of all the libraries around LA. Staffs are very friendly, they have stroller parking, place for toddlers to play, individual study room, separate children’s restroom, and something called teen-​zone where teens can go do their work, have fun, borrow mac computers and even get to play on Playstation and/​or Nintendo Wii. They offer so many books & dvds that are in great condition.

This is one classy library.
Free Wifi.
Lots of nice long tables.
Huge. Great selection of books.
Parking is a bit tough. There’s a garage nearby that is free after 6pm but you have to pay before that time.
Docking a star because the AC wasn’t on when I went (mid June).

If Apple made a library this would be it. Modern, clean, and helpful. Loses one start for doubling as mental ward for the less fortunate.

I came here for some art books that UCLA didn’t have at the library. They have 2 hour free parking, and the library is very clean.
They have tons of books, and very helpful staff! My first time here, was a great experience. I generally don’t go to libraries as I purchase my books to go in my extensive library at home. But I definitely will be back here.
Pros:
2 hours free parking
Friendly staff
Very helpful staff
Clean
Organized
Tons of seating areas to hang out in the library.
This is a great library to visit!

Excellent and fast passport processing.
There’s a $ 25.00 facility fee.
Please note you need an appointment but they also take walking visits as well.

The place has the most uncomfortable chairs you will ever sit on. Although ever since renovating they brought some more comfortable hairs towards the front of the library, but they do not allow you to move these chairs to the quiet areas which is very annoying/​also there are people walking around talking to themselves very loudly and showering in the bathrooms. Parking is very easily accessible and the library is cleaner than other public libraries I have been to. They have a good variety of books you can check out as well. The best part of the library is the newly renovated kids area this is a GREAT place for kids (on that aspect I would definitely give it a 5 out of 5 hands down) there is a game room where kids can play Xbox, there is also lots of books and quiet places where kids can reD or study. It is also very safe there are security guards all around and very nice librarians.

there’s a really nice librarian that is super helpful and helps you find what u are looking for. It was my first visit and she greeted me immediately upon arrival.
There is a 2 hour free parking lot which is very easy and accessible
There seems to be a few homeless that are there for the Internet access, but because the Internet was down today they were all very upset at the people behind the desks.
I had to photocopy books but don’t have a library card, so I had to get a guest pass. Every page photocopied is $ 0.20.
It kind of smells weird and is pretty warm in there

If you ever wanted further verification of how your life sucks and everything is better for the people living it up in Beverly Hills, just come down to the library. It’s pants down, the best library I’ve ever been to.
There’s no riff raff in this library. The resident Beverly Hills police officer makes sure of that. In fact, you’re probably the only undesirable in the whole place.
The staff are friendly and helpful. I had a librarian literally walking up and down the book shelves trying to help me find some books. Now that’s service. I’ve never seen so many people working in a library. There’s even a technology guru to help you out online.
The children’s reading room is huge. They’ve got books, DVDs, and CDs to check out. You can use their computers and print out stuff in their copy room. All you need is a free library card: just bring a photo ID and something like a utility bill to verify your address.
It’s pretty quiet and there’s plenty of seating for everyone. Take advantage of the free wifi throughout the library. There’s a coffee shop that sells sandwiches and homemade fudge connected to the library with outdoor seating. The parking is free for two hours in the parking garage, but let’s face it… you’re going to be here more than two hours because you’ll never want to leave.