County of Los Angeles Public Library – Lancaster Library

Personally I think the staff needs to learn some manners. especially «pat» very rude. I needed to update my information and she said I needed to wait till she was done with her work.
Trying to get on the WiFi can be frustrated but eventually I got the hang of it and logged on. Their are a lot of homeless people outside but their is a Sheriff on duty inside the library.

This library is great. I recently obtained my library card here and checked out some books,
Obtaining my card was very simple and the gentleman at the desk was very friendly. The lady who helped me check out my books was also very friendly and did her job well.
The WI-​FI here is actually pretty fast. I have brought my laptop here a few times and have had no problems connecting to their WI-​FI and locating books through their catalog.
The book selection at this library is excellent, I found almost every book I wanted to check out here.

They really keep this place updated with a variety of new books. They even have some very obscure titles, which I appreciate. This is where I first discovered the author Joe Lansdale, which for a local library is a great find. This was one of the brighter spots of my life while living here.
It’s not the best for studying, but they have a great selection.

The Lancaster Library is a nice addition to Lancaster, Ca. When you walk in, it looks like a typical library. It’s pretty close to our house so we like to walk there. When you get there the bathrooms and drinking fountains are to your right. I do NOT recommend letting your children alone in these bathrooms. Because this location is free, cool in the summer, has Wi-​Fi and is right down the street from many charities aimed at the homeless, there seems to be a lot of transient population at this library.
To the left of the entrance is the expansive baby-​tween area. They have tons of books from board books for babies and chapter books for older readers and everything in between. Sometimes there is a librarian there and she is usually helpful, though a little lacking in the hospitality/​customer service skills. There is also a bathroom in the kids section where you can keep a closer eye on your children. They have computers for the kids to use, a play area and puzzles (almost all of them are missing at least one piece, sad face).
In the summer, they have an engaging program for most ages that revolves around reading books. I think it’s boring but my children (ages 2 – 12) find it enjoyable. I would find it more enjoyable if the cell service wasn’t so spotty… Just saying.
The back of the library is just not known to me. When I’m at the library, I’m with my kids and I wouldn’t dare take them back to the quiet realms and bother people trying to study.
You can check out up to 50 books at a time which seems like a lot but I’ve gotten close with children’s books. The ladies at the front are usually very personable. I really enjoy this library.

Easy to use. I just didnt care for the crowd that was in there when I went last.

A relatively new, clean, mid-​sized library. I was just there to use the wifi, which worked out well.
Note: there are a lot of homeless ppl at this library, some reading, some sleeping, some just hanging out. More homeless patrons than non-​homeless patrons. There was a loud argument before we were let in, but once inside all was okay. I know this would bother some ppl so I felt it was important to mention.

I love libraries! All libraries start off with 3 stars.
+ Book club! The club is small and exclusive but we have cookies!!! We usually meet on the third Thurs of the month in a side conference room.
+ The kid’s section is lovely! Lots of tables with big chairs for big people and little chairs for little people. They have Dora the explorer on the computers.
+ Baby section in the front of the library.
+/​-​Parking is spacious, albeit with a stretch of walking in the dark. I keep thinking of zombies while I am speed walking to my car.
+ Hours are fine though I wish they would open later.
+ Location is wonderful! I love the pretty, pretty Lancaster blvd strip!
— The info desk person sometimes has no clue. I was waiting in line for at least 5 pages of a novel before I decided to help the info desk out by searching my phone (sequence in a tween book series) and finding an answer within 30 seconds.
— Reception, UGH. Can’t check in on Unilocal!
— The selection of books is limited. For instance, of the Harry Potter series only 1 copy of 1 book in the series was available. Ridiculoso!
— Sometimes (okay, most of the time) the characters in the library are sketch. Maybe just bad clothes day; sometimes I look sketch, too.
The other library is impossible to find, especially because on my lunch break I missed it driving 20 miles an hour and went miles too far and then had to head back to work, so I will stick with this library for a while.

This is a nice large and fairly maintained facility. The children’s area is great and Mrs. Marie was our complete favorite for the four years we had her, but sadly budget cuts moved her to another library. My kids (7 and 3) loved visiting here for activities, classes, and computer time. Of course they enjoyed checking out some of the vast array of children’s books.
The adult section is fine – many tables and outlets. Wifi is an equal speed to that of Starbucks. Peak times do bring in noise, long computer wait times, and riff raff. Also I should mention that there is always a fair amount of transient activity both in and around this facility.
There are many choices within walking distance for good food near by which makes an all day study session less dreary.

so far, this place is the best place in AV to study. study rooms are always available and can be checked out at the information desk.
usually it’s pretty quiet if you study in the way back or in study rooms since the children’s area is at the entrance of the library.
decent places to eat lunch or dinner on The Blvd within walking distance.

Our library is awesome. It is so large and spacious. My family and I go here a couple times a week to check out old movies to watch over the weekends. It is a beautiful library, and it has so much to offer. Sometimes I just go there to use their wi-​fi because I love the atmosphere downtown. It is the regional library for this part of the county, so it has a lot to offer.
I had to do some local research, and they have the old Antelope Valley Ledger Gazzette, from over one hundred years ago. This library is a wonderful resource.

I love our library. I always feel very happy that it is so big, has a lot of books to choose from and great staff. Although, the last time I checked out a book, the lady that was checking it out was very rude. She didnt say hello or have a nice day or anything, but I wont take a star away from the library itself. She was probably just having a bad day.
Very nice library. :)

Its a pretty typical library, and it has its ups and down. s The wi-​fi is free, and its faster then some connections but still not super speedy. Logging in to it is simple enough. It’s spacious, and has plenty of seating, and there’s electrical jacks built into the tables so you can plug your laptop right in while you work. Unfortunately, there also seems to always be a group of loud, rude, and obnoxious kids running around causing plenty of distraction so its hard to actual get any working or studying done. The science fiction section, which is my favorite genre, is also pretty small. Not a lot to choose from, unless you’re really into Star Trek novelizations.

I’ve found that it’s not really an ideal place to study. There were always a bunch of several unruly kids crying and yelling the few times that I tried to. I don’t understand parents who let their kids act like that in such a setting. At least let your kids run around in the children’s section. I remember I always got a kick out of the child sized seats there.
Other than that, it’s just a regular, small town library. You need to register your laptop in order to use the wi-​fi, which is unfortunately pretty slow.