County of Los Angeles Public Library – George Nye Jr. Library

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
KUDOS
George Nye Jr. Library
6600 Del Amo Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90 713
(562) 421‑8497
Carol Burke, Library Manager
I moved to the Lakewood area in 2007 after violent assault
(December 2005 — 42 stab wounds, one in right eye) that occurred on
East Coast where I was in the process of opening a homeless refuge.
I was in a very vulnerable state. I am a voracious reader and ardent fan of documentaries, PBS, quality movies. It was very difficult to tilt my head to view sideways book titles. Eureka… on line book/​movie ordering with email notification. It always amazes me how surprised many people are when I share this remarkable amenity and that newly released movies are available too.
I do not drive; go with next door neighbors to church where I am accommodated to dash in the library and drop off/​pick up books.
There is nothing like a small town library to make you feel honored! The George Nye library manager, Carol Burke, went above and beyond to welcome me. Staff members at that time were Louis and Blanca. Going there to pick up books became a highlight of the week when in a very few minutes: smiles and pleasantries would be exchanged amongst us all.
I write. Often I would have research needs where Carol and or
on-​line reference librarian helped with 10+ professional services.
Without a doubt this library’s personnel are truly phenomenal.
I salute the light within them.
They, one/​all, are in my daily prayers.
God Bless/​Shalom, MJG

It’s a very small, county library. As long as you have an LA County library card, you’re good to go with checking out books, getting wifi access or computer use.
Pros: Its quite… like libraries used to be!
Cons:They have «homework» hours, so expect it to be noisey after 2pm. I’m just guessing that’s what it would be like.
They have NO POWER OUTLETS! So if you’re planning to chill for awhile on the internet, better have enough juice.
Other features:
They are also don’t cater to open areas for reading a book or working on the computer. Everything is very private… private nook to read, private desk for intense studying.