Central Library

Category: Public library

Address: 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA

Phone: +17148424481

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: 1–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Dave Park

Jul 20, 2022

I Found Some Interesting And Fun Facts About Albert Einstein And Some Of The People In His Life, Seems He Had More Than His Share of theory's. I Like The Spooky At a Distance therapy that he and Schrodinger thought to be improbable and now it seems likely because of the breakthroughs in quantum research.

Charles Brown

Apr 21, 2022

On our return to the Orange 🍊 county Huntington beach Central Library we found it pretty much as it was when we were there in 2016 and 2018. The Library is well stocked and is a very pleasant place to spend some quiet comtinplating time. Along with the attached beautiful park, it is easy to spend one our more hours reading 📚 😀 or just walking 🚶‍♂️ 😀.

Nancy Ng

Mar 8, 2022

The experience here is always great. Staffs are always friendly, the used books for sale are cheap, the studying areas are clean and nice, the children's library is the best. Love coming here to study!

Rebecca C

Jul 28, 2021

This library is awesome inspiring! Upon entering the water fountains bring a sense of peace and zen to the building which provides the perfect atmosphere for quiet reading and work. Aside from the many seating options there is a separated section for Children’s and adults. Various art pieces can be seen throughout and many resources are available. Books, Internet, computer programs, 3D printing, children's activities and theater are all housed in this area. Additionally a small Cafe is available so you don't need to go find a spot for a quick bite to eat.

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Questions & Answers

Is the library open and allow to enter inside?

My Lu (Student HBHS) | Aug 20, 2021
KK SW | Aug 20, 2021

Yes but only for 1 hour at a time, and limited floors available.

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I got the library card to listen to songs, etc on the phone...but the card expired...can I call you and you update the card or do I have to come in?

Rose Cayetano | Apr 22, 2022
sharon Watkins | Apr 22, 2022

You have to go into the library.

How do I renew my library card? I believe it has expired. I do have a different phone number. Address is the same.

Mary M. Koch | Feb 21, 2022
sharon Watkins | Feb 21, 2022

Go to the borrower services desk with your current ID (drivers license will work) that has your information on there. They can renew your card at the desk for you.

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Can i use the conputers to update my resume?

Denise Luciani | Aug 20, 2021
Nadia Schnack | Aug 20, 2021

You can. It's open.

Do people who have an over due book get notified when others have been waiting for that book ?

PAT TUCKER | Jun 21, 2022
Maribel Fernandez | Jun 21, 2022

No, it will simply not allow you to renew the book. Also, if you keep it for a month or more it will change the book's status to lost and charge you for the "lost" item.

Where do we go to donate books and what are the times?

william lee | Apr 22, 2022
Thelemic Waves | Apr 22, 2022

There are donation bins behind the library. That is, the north (employee) parking lot.

Will the library be open on Caesar Chavez day? March 31 ?

Erica | Mar 23, 2022
Julie Bixby | Mar 23, 2022

Yes it will be open. The library is closed federal holidays, not state holidays.

when does the cafe here close?

Adrian Abundes | Feb 21, 2022
Jessica | Feb 21, 2022

Cafe hours are the same as the Library's.

Do the libraries have 1040 tax forms

Peter Bui | Jan 22, 2022
AD H | Jan 22, 2022

I don't know, I file online, but call them

i have a set of encyclopedias about 10 yrs old. They are Britannicas and in very good shape. Will the library accept them as a donation.

pissed off hb resident | Oct 24, 2021
Maribel Fernandez | Oct 24, 2021

Yes, the only thing they don't accept is casettes & vhs.

Do visitors need to wear a mask to enter?

Bal Masque | Aug 20, 2021
Brooke Stone | Nov 23, 2021

Masks are required for staff and volunteers. You only have so wear a mask in the childrens section :)

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is the used bookstore open?

Stuart Gaston | Aug 20, 2021
Brooke Stone | Nov 23, 2021

Yes, but check the hours.They are on a specfic schedule

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Can I go into the Library and check out books?

elizabeth colio | Aug 20, 2021
Annie Denicola | Aug 20, 2021

With a library card

How do I pay for a lost book?

Ana Ramos | Aug 20, 2021
kamyar rezai | Aug 20, 2021

At the main counter

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Is the used book for sales open ?

Vincent Case | Aug 20, 2021
Leeanne Laughlin | Aug 20, 2021

Yes.

Is the used book store open?

Janice Roby | Aug 20, 2021
Brooke Stone | Nov 23, 2021

yes, but check the hours :)

Is the outside walking area within the park open to the public currently?

Lily | Aug 20, 2021
Bianka Spruill | Aug 20, 2021

Yes. The park is open.

My card has lapsed (past renewal time). How do I get a new one?

Ann Anderson | Aug 20, 2020
Brooke Stone | Nov 23, 2021

go to the borrowers service desk :)

Is the library open to the public now?

Shar Schubert | Aug 20, 2020
Camila Romano | Aug 20, 2020

Only for curbside pickup. If you have something reserved through the site, they will send you a text orp an email with instructions to pick it up. It only works from Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm.

Is there wifi

Debbie Redmond | Aug 20, 2020
kamyar rezai | Aug 20, 2020

Yes it has public wifi.

Can I take kids to there for walking around and reading books, without borrow books?

Thanh Vu | Aug 20, 2020
Samuel Eun | Aug 20, 2020

Oh, absolutely! Kids love the library!

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What day and month will the Pacific island festival take place?

Gwen Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2019
Andrew Ausems | Aug 21, 2019

Check the website

Will the Pacific island festival be at central park this year?

Gwen Rodriguez | Aug 21, 2019
Andrew Ausems | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

Is there a small room for area where a conversation can be held without disturbing everyone?

Linda Alvarez | Aug 21, 2019
Gentleman Jonathan | Aug 21, 2019

Yes I would go downstairs and there. Should be room next to the snack bar

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How much for admition?

Willie Grieb | Aug 21, 2019
Enrique Arretche | Aug 21, 2019

It's a public library and it's free ... and it is a beautiful library in front of a gorgeous park ...

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What church is in the Theater?

Martin Eckmann | Aug 21, 2019
Aleks Vino | Aug 21, 2019

Thankfully none

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Can we eat inside the library

Etta Reason Eddy | Aug 21, 2019
Enrique Arretche | Aug 21, 2019

Yes at the lowest level you can eat and also work/read in the available desks and furniture ... also you can use your cell there ... upper levels are forbidden ..

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Can I download a digital version of "Sycamore Row" by John Grisham to my Andtoid smartphone?

Claire Kirk | Aug 21, 2019
Andrew Ausems | Aug 21, 2019

Must have HB Library card

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How do I log-in .

Bill Samawi | Aug 21, 2019
Deana West | Aug 21, 2019

Using library card number and I believe password is your phone number or vice versa.

Can I return a library book to any branch or does it need to be the one I checked out from?

Kristen Fong | Aug 21, 2019
Jose Hernandez | Aug 21, 2019

Yes you can, in any hpl branch

i need to return some books that have been checked out. can i still drop them off at a branch library??

Judy Smith | Aug 21, 2019
Enrique Arretche | Aug 21, 2019

yes you can at any time 24/7 at the front of the library returning box ..

Can I look up books online?

Fatcatusn | Aug 21, 2019
Lam-Son Vinh | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

Are dmv study guides available

Rick Harsh | Aug 21, 2018
Becky Roepke | Aug 21, 2018

No. The DMV has those.

Can you print stuff there from your e-mail?

Space Pickle | Aug 21, 2018
Becky Roepke | Aug 21, 2018

Yes. Over near the reference desk. Ask the person working the desk for assistance.

Where do I leave books for the used book store?

Joyce Wilson | Aug 21, 2018
Becky Roepke | Aug 21, 2018

At the back side of the library is a loading dock with two yellow bins. You can place them there or, inside the library, just past the circulation desk in black or grey bins. If you do need assistance taking them out of your car, come to the library's loading dock on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning before 11.

Could I bring my grandkids to the library? I have a library card.

Peter Hong | Aug 21, 2018
Amber A | Aug 21, 2018

Yes you can. If you would like to get library cards for your grandchildren they will do that as well.

What is the parking time frame/

Lyle Noorlun | Aug 21, 2018
Becky Roepke | Aug 21, 2018

No overnight parking.

DO YOU HAVE THE BOOK "PART TIME INDian by sherman alexi

Anna Wilson | Aug 21, 2018
Bruce White | Aug 21, 2018

They have "The absolute true dairy of a part time indian" Available in book format and downloadable.

May I ask if a library in your country can lend a book to a user from another library?

Syarifah Official | Aug 21, 2018
Becky Roepke | Aug 21, 2018

You need to apply for a library card here.

Hello, do you issue passports or renew them?

Beth Cole | Aug 21, 2018
Bruce White | Aug 21, 2018

They no longer do passports

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