Like the music and dvd selection and foreign films, close to public transp friendly employees. Lots of ads posted for local activities, numerous public computers and clean barhrooms

We were nearby admiring the architecture in the Biltmore, and decided to also visit the Central Library. Beautiful building -- go to the Rotunda on the 2nd floor and wander around. Don't miss the amazing historical murals in the Childrens' Library.

Fun Art Deco building to wander through on your way to dinner. Near Maguire gardens and all the downtown high rises.

A wonderfully designed and large library, LACL is one place you should never miss when in LA. This library with a little more than 80 years of history conducts tours daily at 12.30 pm which is recommended. But don't forget to get a self guided tour in case you missed the day's tour. The murals, sculptures and the chandeliers are... More

I like the ambient and very much the collection. Nice place to take some book and read! There is a souvenir shop with interesting things.

Definitely plan to do a self-guided tour though this wonderful building. Each room is cool and the murals and chandeliers on the 2nd floor are great.

For the faint hearted senior who prefers to use public transit this is an easy destination point. I took the Metro from Holywood and Vine to Pershing Square and just walked around the area takiing in the sights in the area. Up the Angels flight Enjpyed the view , had a coffee went down again to the Market out to... More

Aside from the books, the LA Central Library is an amazing building. As of this date, they offer a free guided tour Monday-Friday at 12:30 and two on Saturdays 11:00 and 2:00. We took the guided tour, it was just the two of us, and walked all around learning about the building and art work - the murals in the... More

It really is a space worth seeing - especially the magnificent Children's room and special exhibitions - it is grand in the way that you expect a library to be grand!