Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

This is one of my favorite libraries to go to. The librarians are very nice here and are always welcome to help. If you like to be alone, to study, and get work done, I always go to their provided quiet rooms. I always come here to get group projects done in the study rooms. There is always fun library programs happening at least once a month. This place is a friendly environment to be in and fun to go to when you want to get some volunteer hours in. There are lots of outlets at almost every table, which is great plus. I come here almost everyday.

First time here today for final preps. The area is very big, clean. Lots of computers and charging outlet, which is a plus. Around 3pm, the library is packed because of kids coming out of school. However, it is so hot inside, like there’s no AC or at least some fans. The study room smells heavy sweat. Even the outside area is kinda sweaty smelling.

Fantastic library. They have a great kids corner with fun toys. Most of the staff are very helpful and warm. They also have a large children’s book selection.

I like coming here because it’s near my house. It is a small library located next to Barnes Park. There are a lot of books that I want to borrow that they don’t have. They also have weird hours. I recommend that you check their time before coming to this library.

I’ve used this library to study for my boards and it is so much better than the Alhambra library! I was always able to find a seat in the quiet room even if I went in the afternoon 2−3pm when all the kids got off school. The study room is only for 1 hour and I think they should make it 2 hours. However, if you go later in the evening on days they close at 9 (so go around 6−7pm), you’re likely to get the study room for the rest of the night.
The only thing that can use some improvement are the hallway bathrooms. They resemble a gas station bathroom, so it’s pretty disgusting. If I really have to go, I’ll opt for the hidden restrooms behind the newspaper/​magazine section.
I love how they aren’t shiesty on their wi-​fi like Alhambra’s, however, it does often disconnect. Ups and downs.

Love this library especially the kids’ section. There’s baby and toddler story time only once a week but you can bring your little one here anytime of the week. I always see other parents with their little one here no matter what day we come.

The bathrooms here are the worst! Especially those by the front entrance. I’d rather go to the restroom at a supermarket or park across the street. Children’s area is always super loud and out of control. Parents have to constantly be reminded about their children’s behavior. Most people seem to believe it’s more of a playground. Avoid this library if possible. Alhambra library is more worth the drive.

Great place to study. Clean and mostly quiet.
Can get crowded with lots of elderly and children.
You get a maximum of 2 hours on the computer everyday with a library card. If not, bring your laptop cause there’s lots of outlets.

I like how conducive this library is for learning. There’s a lot of space for each group study table required for personal space especially for tutors like me. It is not too crowded as how every public library tends to be. Primarily because of the size of the library. It’s airy and clean and the public restrooms are (clean) too. There’s an easy access copier machine for instant copies one needs to make for 25 cents each. And it’s such a breeze to register for a library card or do check out for books. I like it here. I wish it was nearer my place and the hours were longer for Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays, say until 10pm, like Mondays and Tuesdays. But there’s nothing much to complain about it because they’re open on weekends too, and I can strongly say that I have been an effective tutor since the day I started tutoring here. Oh and ample parking spaces available too, front and back of the library, and more on the sides of the neighborhood street where it’s located (that is if you come on a busy day).

It’s a nice small library conveniently located next to a nice park and city hall. Hours are kind of weird though :/.

A quiet place which have became my sanctuary. I like the quiet room with a whole bunch of desk divided with walls row by row. I just wish they weren’t closed so early on Fridays! But I love the library so there you go MPK library! 4 stars! :)

This library is pathetic! Everything has to be extremely quiet! YOU TALK AND EVERYONE STARES AT YOU! THEY GOT CAMERAS EVERYWHERE! who would want to steal a book you retards! …and charge you for prints outs where in other places you can get them for free. ps. the entrance smells like urine.

I like this library cause it’s easy to navigate. I know where to help quiet room is with each desk getting a plug for charging or laptop use. They also have a series of computers for you to use with your library card. You can pick up the WiFi password at the help counter with proof of a library card as well.
Nice Quiet place to read study or just get away from the madness of everyday life. =P Plus books are fun! Takes you on an awesome adventure!

I just love this library. It’s been about, oh I don’t know 9 or maybe 10 years since I’ve been here since their remodel. This library is ten times better than Rosemead.
It’s actually quiet here. QUIET! I’ve been to Rosemead library, and screaming youngsters would interrupt my study time (Their bathrooms are a better study area than the library itself). Whenever I study here, it’s very quiet. I even thought I went deaf for a moment when I was studying because there’s no noise interruption.
This library is very large and spacious. It’s somewhat of a good thing for me because I’m very hyperactive and walking around calms me. Also, there’s more books than any other library I’ve been to.
For proud otakus, this library has a pretty wide selection of manga. The first time I went here, I checked out Tsubasa Chronicles volume 17, 18, 19, and 20. I couldn’t even find all that in the Rosemead Library.
There’s a separate upstairs area for young kids. Don’t get me wrong, I love children, but there’s a time and place for everything and young kids are one of them. Studying downstairs without kids is the greatest feeling ever. No kids running amok, no crying, no kids yelling «I want my story time NOW!».
Opening hours conform to student school days, which is a huge plus for me because when I have minimum day from SG (go matadors!), I can always go to the Bruggemeyer library to study.
Come to this library if you want some quiet study time and a whole lot of books and manga to read.

Really like this library. a lot of outlets and books, new dvds, and quiet rooms to study at. They don’t have microfilm of articles. Articles go back 1 week, such as the daily news and WSJ.
Opens late on Mondays and Tuesdays until 9PM. Wish they had more hours.

Not enough balance of independent-​owned businesses and corporate businesses. Wouldn’t the city council remember the word «capitalism»??? Instead more independent businesses and not enough funds to keep this library to open all days.
Which I myself, ended up going to the Alhambra Library. See the difference?

AOK library. Way better than Rowland Heights.
I like the separate quiet study room. Free Wifi. Easy parking. An AOK place to use the internet or study. The librarians I encountered were helpful and they have some AOK programs for the little ones.
I prefer this library than most places to study or get stuff done in the area.

Hey, Librarian Lady.
Your library sent an over due notice to my mom and you guys expect her to pay the fees even though she returned them on time.
I went there and looked for the books myself, found them on the shelf and showed the flaws in your system.
My problem is — you told me 3 times to not get them from the shelf myself because you would suspect I would have lied. BS! You even did that test to check if they were over due by passing them through the detector.
Hello, it wouldn’t have mattered if you or I went to go get them. You could have said I went to the shelves and place the books there before I talked to you.
Just telling me one time is enough, but again, if you don’t want me to do it any more, then I suggest stop sending stupid notices to us.
I would have given this 4 stars, but this particular librarian got under my skin and the library system is flawed.
Hope she reads this.

I actually haven’t been here in years. And it’s my first time back since the remodel.
My friend & I came here around 1130am (I’m actually here as I type this) and my god, it’s infested with Asians. Apparently on certain days, the library opens at noon time, what kind of library does that? Anyway, it’s pretty quiet here and really easy to study at.
But bare in mind… there will be lots of shuffling and noise because kids get out of school from 230PM and on. so it’s not too bad, but having people constantly walk past you kinda gets annoying. There’s 2 levels to this library, which is nice. I am down here with my friend, and haven’t been up yet. But they announced on the PA that it’s still «summer» and they have movie showings with snacks and drinks, so woot woot. Once she’s done, we’re going upstairs.
The wifi password changes everyday, so you’d need to ask the person in charge for a code. But he won’t give it to you unless you have a library card specifically for this location.
Parking got a lot better here though, just a head’s up =)

The noise here is ridiculous. I thought libraries were supposed to be quiet without kids running around playing tag in the «Quiet Room.» hah.
I used to love love love this library. The librarians were so much more strict and the library was actually quiet, even when kids were there afterschool. Or maybe it was just my generation that knew how to shut up and do work. I’d like to see all the old ladies that used to work here before the renovations come back and set some of these kids straight. If they want to play tag or talk, there is a park across the street. –_​_​_​–
After the renovation, I am very disappointed in the library. It’s really nice in the morning, but they don’t open in the morning so much anymore. I try to avoid this library and go to Alhambra cause it’s so much quieter there.