Altadena Library

Horrible staff and dirty restrooms. Homeless and mental patrons take over and staff is so unfriendly and slow and missing some screws themselves. Very noisy here and unsafe since there is no more security to keep the peace. It's literally a shyt show here! Whoever the janitor is has been doing a horrible job here for years. You can tell! There are probably a total of 3 people here that have been nice.

This has to be the most charming, lovely just treasure of a library. It's on the smaller side of the libraries out there but it's so pretty and everyone who works there is so freaking nice. The selection of options is also pretty lovely. 10/10 I go to this place all the time.

SO impressed by the care at this library creating a place that feels warm, creative and alive - like a giant living room. ? LOVE all the big green indoor plants... makes the library feel happy, not sterile. Whoever takes care of them, you really have a green thumb! ? LOVE the Native American educational displays: Display case along the window had great info on local efforts for Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa land conservancy, Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center up Hwy 2 in the Angeles National Forest, original names of animals and tribal places in local language. Would love to know who created the exhibit. Also the Native topics book display. LOVE the creative kits available for check out: ?Hiking backpacks filled with trail guides, Gabrielino-Tongva dictionary, CA state park pass... ? Camera/video equipment, ?Native bees flash cards... ? Even a ghost hunting bag with Ouija board (‍♂️ no thanks, not touching that)... ? LOVE the LGBTQ+, BIPOC representation of materials, titles, faces, imagery. ?️‍? LOVE the creative programming, arts, sculptures, concerts, crafts you offer. Agree with others: Librarians, please nicely remind loud talkers (often adults) to keep a respectful volume and no phone conversations. We as patrons can't ask them to if you don't. ✨ Thank you to the library staff and leadership who clearly are keeping the Altadena Library system relevant, diverse & inclusive in the 21st century but in a human, cozy, creative and progressive way. Whereas so many libraries are sterile with modern updates or languishing in the past, You've achieved a wonderful blend of warmth and modern tech in a colorful, inviting environment and tons of engaging materials. And of course the setting in mature trees, with boardwalks and cool architecture is just great. Going to be working from here more often! (Also emailed these comments to the library)

Great for kids and families! The open and inviting children's area is filled with books, toys, computers, and activities that are great for young kids. Plus, Altadena Library constantly holds wonderful family and child-focused events that are fun and engaging. This library is a wonderful community resource!

I come here nearly everyday whenever I visit the Altadena area in California. I so love visiting and hanging out at libraries, especially the local, neighborhood ones. This is such a cool place, with an atrium that lets natural light in. Beautiful walkway, too. Everyone is helpful. I love coming to this place. Serene, spacious, special.

A wonderful neighborhood library with plenty of room and plugs for laptops, all sorts of things to check out (from zines to sewing machines) and a very neighborly zero late fee policy. Lots of books for sale, curated art shows, tones of family friendly all-ages activities...can't say enough!

I really enjoy going to these library. It's clean and peaceful for the most part. The Staff is friendly and helpful. I just wished they enforced people being quiet in the adult section or putting phone on silence because some people dobt have consideration for the quiet zone and answer their phone and even put their callers on speaker. However, overall this is a great place to find great books and the kids section is really nice.

Went to get a new passport book processed and was so pleased ! I was in and out in 15 minutes. Cost me $190 to the US government and $35 to tye library. No line. Just me an the agent. Nice lady.