Montebello Library

Very nice , clean quiet & awesome staff, especially the Director. All staff are very helpful. Love this library

I can't say too much about this place because I haven't been inside personally but they are currently TEMPORARILY CLOSED!! 3/27/23

This librarian is the loudest person ever. Even if I was having a conversation outside, her volume would be obnoxious. I came on 8/13/22 at 10:30am. I didn't bother to ask her name, but this information should narrow it down. There is also an elderly disabled man who is quite rude. Other than that, the rest of the staff is quite friendly and helpful.

Loved my first experience here. This library is super clean and really big, plus the staff is very helpful. I'll be back.

Pretty chill not so crowded library which is a plus. The only draw back is computer use is only allotted for an hour which doesn't really let you do a whole lot, in my case at least. Staff were friendly and very helpful though and the whole place was pretty clean. It was my 1st time coming there so we'll see how everything else works next time I visit in the future.

Staff has always been considerate, helpful, accommodating. The library system is a privilege, an invaluable resource wealth of information.And still people complain about something they don't have to pay for (interesting how the loudest complainers are the worst spellers and grammarians)?
And while I'm at it, a shout-out to Charles, the librarian's librarian, a man among men.

I love the vintage feel of this library :) I love the way it smells♡ It's clean and the cubby area to study is usually pretty calm. Oh and the cubby area has a great view of the park :) The employees are ok. There's one older man that is very unfriendly but the rest of the employees are ok, although they do look "meh" to be there. The only thing I truly wish I could change are the books. Our library needs a major upgrade in the book department because they are mostly outdated. Don't get me wrong, I love me a good old book. But I think there should be a balanced mixture of old to more recent. Other than that, this library is great ! :)

I just learned that the library will be open on Fridays and Mondays again, which is good news. As for their own library collection, I haven't had much luck, except kids books which are great, however it is FREE to request materials of any kind from other libraries, rent DVDs, and fines are low. You can return any library materials from the LA County system here.They hold stuff for you for two weeks. Fines can also be paid online. All in all, it is a good library due to this, where other libraries like Whittier library, charge for lots of this stuff. plus, there are tons of events for all ages but more so kids, and reading programs for all ages with great incentives. Recently just did the In-N-Out challenge, kids read five books get a hamburger or cheeseburger free. You can do this up to three times. This is great for reluctant readers! The children's librarian is so dedicated you will come out with more knowledge than when you went in.