Monrovia Public Library

It is a beautiful library.
However the hours make it difficult for night owls or lengthy studying.
Mon-​wed, 10−8pm. (open 10 hours)
Thurs-​sun, 12−5pm. (open 5 hours)
Closed on sundays.
Often, I will need to settle down and focus into the night on Thursday and Friday. But if they only open in the noon for 5 hours for half the week ending at 5 PM, and it’s only open 6 days, you feel a little hurried.
Other than that, I like the surrounding area, it has it’s own park with children, grass, trees, and a huge fountain.
It feels like a nice little escape, it’s tranquil, the view is nature-​y and beautiful, and there are places to sit.
There are always kids and teens making this their hangout spot, so it has a friendly vibe.
Without a book or anything to do though, it may seem a little lonely since it’s still a small town library.
The parking is amazing, though. It has a time limit but it seems you can park there all day.

Library is cool and big.
But time is not great — they open 12:00am in friday’s morning and people are waiting for it line.
But their is alot of bench outside. (also full)
I can use copy too

Wonderful place to read and borrow books. Staff are very kind and helpful. Great selections of books.

I think the library looks gorgeous and they have a decent selection of books. I also like how the front door has two doors so there isn’t much outside noise.
The staff honestly seems snotty and the people coming here to go on the computers honestly creep me out. Everyone seems really judgy and people are so freaking loud. One guy today was wearing earphones and banging beats on a desk for his music. I’d understand if it was a kid doing that, but this was an old ass man. It was rude and annoying and he wouldn’t stfu about it. I like actual books, that’s why I come, but I feel uncomfortable being here with everyone judging you. Not to mention the large amount of homeless people you see hanging out in the front of the library. If I had children I wouldn’t trust them to be here.

This is a nice library. Very spacious and clean situated inside a nice park. I have to take a star off though since they charge $ 1.00 for new dvd rentals. It’s not the money but it is a library. Everything should be free to borrow… not a Redbox.

With the park out front and large windows all around this library is the perfect solace to come study, work (or just find some air conditioning in this heat!). A huge junior section and exclusive teen seating area, it seems like they’re well catered for the local students.
Come here and be productive. Or just enjoy the grounds outside.
Parking: 90 min street parking with 3 hour parking further up

LOVE this library! we take our little ones here for toddler reading time

Beautiful, tons of books, lots of activities for the kids. BUT… the hours are RIDICULOUS. Some days it opens at 10, some days it opens at noon. It’s so annoying.

First time visiting yesterday. I needed to squeeze out some work between meetings, and this was great.
Not the largest of libraries, but lots of desks and the study areas are spread apart to ensure distraction free study, reading, etc.
The adult and kids sections are on opposite wings of the building as well, so not only was it quiet, you didn’t have too many rug rats coming into this section of the library.
The entry way corridor is a bit trippy. It reminds me a lot of being in a bunker or spaceship.

I’ve never been so in love with a building before. Okay, I have… but this is just gorgeous.
My New Year’s resolution was to visit the library often and read at least two books a month (I know that seems very little, but you do NOT know my schedule). So far so good.
Free library card.
Free book rentals.
Free movie rentals for old movies, $ 1 for new
Free parking
This place is gorgeous and there are tons of places for you to read and study.
I would come here to just sit and read my book. No one bothers you and you have a plethora of books at your disposal!
They have a large selection for Jr and adults. :D
Beautiful library!

I prefer this library to Arcadia Public Library for its location and overall ambience. I like that it is located in Old Town Monrovia and has a park right in from of it. Every time I go there’s a bunch of kids and middle schoolers nearby. Very kid-​friendly as it should be. The building is nicer and apparently recently revamped and it shows. I’ve come here to just read and/​or work on homework. I bring my laptop sometimes and there’s wifi. I do think they should have more references but I can’t complain because it is a small public library. I can always head to my university library for those.