
Carson Library (LA County)
Carson, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(80 Google reviews)
Fully renovated in 2023, this branch has a bright, welcoming children's area stocked with picture books, toys, and toddler-friendly nooks. Baby and toddler storytimes make it a reliable free morning out when the weather won't cooperate. Double-check the day — it's closed Sundays and Mondays and opens at noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Good for
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
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151 E Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
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What visitors say
- Billy P★★★★★
A great public library. Good service and nice& quiet❤️
a month ago
- Patricia Martin★★★★★
was looking for a place to hold a community book club meeting and decided to book a room at this library. The reservation process was easy, and the staff made sure everything was set up for us when we arrived. The space was perfect for our needs, with enough seating, a projector, and a cozy atmosphere. It’s also worth mentioning that their book selection is extensive, catering to all kinds of genres. The cost for room rental was very reasonable, making it a great value for our group.
a year ago
- roofer373★★★★★
Remember back in the day , the library was a quit and serene environment for reading and studying? The Carso Library is a daycare, where parents drop off their hyperactive children to play. This place is always noisy , its a homeless hang out & children's playground not a quiet environment for learning and studying. County Libraries are far to permmissive , they allow patrons to engage in conversation , tutoring or group discussio , playing music from the mobile phone , and making phone calls in the library . It's unbelievable what you must tolerate to use a County Library. I blame the staff, they're not proactive at addressing noise disturbances, loud talking and children playing .
11 months ago
- Tina★★★★★
Very clean library and friendly staff. I do wish they had more comfortable chairs, but it is still nice. Their study rooms are great!
10 months ago
- Billy Om★★★★★
I had a wonderful experience at the Carson Public Library. The staff was welcoming and knowledgeable, and the library had a diverse selection of books, magazines, and DVDs available for borrowing. The library was clean, quiet, and well-organized, providing a great atmosphere for reading and studying. Additionally, I was thrilled to discover that the library offers free wifi access, even in the parking area, which was incredibly convenient for getting work done on the go. I highly recommend the Carson Public Library to anyone in the area looking for a welcoming space to enjoy literature and utilize valuable resources.
2 years ago
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