Address: 18025 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
Phone: +15629161350
Sunday: 11AM–5PM
Monday: 11AM–7PM
Tuesday: 11AM–7PM
Wednesday: 11AM–7PM
Thursday: 11AM–7PM
Friday: 11AM–7PM
Saturday: 11AM–5PM
Jim Kara
One of my favorite public buildings for it’s architectural, interior decorating and landscaped work of art! The Maurice Fleishman (architect) inspired design has encouraged other cities around the country to emulate the innovation with their own complexes. The library was the world’s first building to have an exterior of titanium plating. The multi-level complex features an entrance lobby that includes an elegant reading room, a prehistoric exhibit and a huge see-thru fish tank, the other side of which is the children’s room. As a former lighthouse keeper, the children’s room caught my attention with a lighthouse mock-up. There’s also a t-rex skeleton and a tree inside the same room. The kids really seemed to be enjoying their time here! There’s the usual sorted volumes of books, periodicals, media, study areas and library computers. A large area on the top floor includes the dedicated tech zone, where separate workstation booths give privacy, power and possibly ethernet to users. There’s a sizable collection of cd music and other electronic media for members to check out. As if that’s not enough, I also admire the efforts to transcend the physical library to the high tech, electronic services. Nowadays, online editions and streaming media have been replacing books, audio and video hard copy. The library now has amassed a sizable online offering for members to use. With premium library services, checkout and wifi use is limited to card carrying members. Residents of Cerritos automatically qualify for free cards, as are property owners, business operators, students of local schools and those employed within Cerritos. Those who don’t meet the criteria can purchase an annual library card for $100, or just access the enhanced wifi for $5.00 per day. There’s reference desks and check out counters. Restrooms are on the first floor. As mentioned in the Cerritos City Hall review, parking is free and includes an underground section.
Forum Shah
This is a great library with a lot of resources and excellent space to study. It also has half a floor dedicated to computers so almost never are you unable to get access. The second floor also has private rooms that you can use to study or hold group teaching sessions. I really enjoy going to this library but I do think sometimes the book selection in certain genres is limited, especially foreign novels. It's a great library for kids as they have a huge area dedicated to children with dinosaurs and an aquarium wall. The summer reading program is also a great way for kids to get excited about reading.
Devin Meyer
Great library for kids. They have a huge fish tank, a t-rex skeleton and a huge tree, among other things as part of their decor. Huge selection of books and a fun place to bring the kids. They have story times for different ages and so many fun spots to sit and read. My only complaint would be that they don't open until 1pm on Saturday, which we didn't realize when we showed up at noon, but we spent an hour in the statue garden which was nice.
Jeri Malloy
This is the coolest library I have ever been too! I am so glad a high school friend posted about her visit her on Facebook. So we had to see for ourselves. My 8 your old nephew was saying he didn't really want to go to the library. As we were approaching the library and going in toward the entrance, and we were seeing all of the different things. Just out front he was so excited to go inside. He even picked out a couple of books and sat down and read them in the children's section. This is a great place to bring your children to keep the libraries alive and to keep education thriving. The other cool thing is it has a aquarium and a reading room for adults as well as the neatest...coolest Children's Library I've seen in my entire life! Don't miss out on this local gem. I honestly would love to work here.
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You can print from the computers at the library with either a Library Card or a free Computer and Print Card
You have to either live in the city of Cerritos or you have to work there. If neither, you can pay $100 as an annual fee.
Yes. There is a book store inside. The library also has a major book sale event in April and October.
Yuh
Monday-Friday 10am - 9pm Saturday 9-5 Sunday 1-5
Unfortunately they are not free. Black and white copies are .10 cents a page and color pages are .45 cents a page
Sorry, they do not offer tutoring services.
Sorry, they do not
yes, this is the only library I know that does this.
Nope. Just be advised that there's a church right next to the back side of the library. Don't part there. There's a sign as you drive into that lot that says Library patrons parked in that lot will be towed.
From what I know all of their programs for babies/toddlers are virtual.
The library does not have CAC card reader
Yes they do have manga
I believe the library is still closed but you might be able to sit outside im not sure if the wifi is on or if it will reach tho
Yes. The library has a multipurpose room that can accommodate up 200 chairs. You can exhibit movies or other types of events. You can rent half the room if you wish. The multipurpose room is called The Skyline Room. Call the library for the cost to rent.
The library's public computer are equipped with Microsoft Office
I dont believe you can do so but you may donate such by going to the circulation desk
You can search their catalog online or simply call and ask.
No. Only Buena Park Library.
All city jobs are listed online
The library does not have a laminating machine
No, that service is not available.
You mean print cards, yes, you can.
Ask at the security office during business hours. Any lost & found items will be held there.
There is a 2006 edition that can be checked out and a 2015 edition that cannot be checked out (reference book) as of today
I'm not sure .. I'm new at this place ..but for sure I'll have an answer for you tomorrow. 😊
There is a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, a Chipotle, and the Towne Center (with various stores and restaurants) with about a 10 minute walk from the library
Yes. Go to the Libraries home page and click on the "My Account" tab. From there you can log into your account and renew your books.
You may need to contact the library
According to library website, yes. 8.5 x 11 is 45¢ per page, price goes up as size goes up
No
If you want to use a study room, you need a Cerritos library card. If you are lucky enough to find a desk or table to study at anywhere else in the library, you do not need a library card.
According to the library website, one renewal is the maximum - and that is only allowed if a hold has not been placed on the book.
You can go to the second floor and look your book up on the computers
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