Downey City Library

Ophanim

This library is awesome. It's big, lots of books, different areas, computers, even whole study rooms! I was amazed by how neat and modernized the place is, looks like the library Tony Stark would have in his personal building.

C Rodriguez

The library is redone and it is beautiful, clean & well organized. I like to use it because it’s close to my home and I don’t have to fight for parking like I have to with my college library. They also put on some fun community events for kids, which have been fun for my family to participate in. However- I go to the library for calm and quiet to study. This library is very social- patrons on cell phones, video chats, it’s not the quiet environment that I hope for. I don’t feel that it’s any difference than studying at a Starbucks, which is unfortunate for me, because I am a person who studies best in environments that have the least distractions. I often rent a study room, but if you get study room 1 there’s the computer lab next to it and you can hear every conversation… and once you’re in a room, you can’t change rooms, even if there’s another one available because you can only get one room per card per day. I appreciate the library’s place in the community but I wish that noise enforcements were made.

Freddy Esparza

The newly remodeled library is awesome for any reader. The staff is always very helpful and they have a great schedule of events for kids. Even before they remodeled the library was a relaxing and fun place to check out books! 👍🏾👍🏾

Elizabeth Chacon

The remodel is lovely and airy. The staff are always knowledgeable and friendly. The seating options are very nice, especially the quiet room. The maker room is amazing.