Los Angeles Public Library - Central

Membership is free! Lots of book collections, and it is a great place to study or go to if you are looking for a quiet space to work. There are also cool art pieces inside and outside.

If you're in the area and have time to explore, the second floor rotunda , which features a Lee Lawrie bronze Zodiac and large scale paintings by Julian Garnsey, is breathtaking.

The murals here are stunning. Make sure to go to the children's section for more murals .

Interesting architecture , beautiful dome and a large set of books . Take a tour at the Central Library to appreciate its wonderful ancient Egyptian-like architecture .

The Photo Collection is one of the best in the country , but you have to browse online or follow the department's (very nicely curated) Facebook page.

So many books ! Beautiful to watch the stairs and roof decoration. Take one of the golden historic elevators .

The Los Angeles Central Public Library reflects the Egyptian-style architecture mania that swept the country in the 1920s, after the King Tut discovery.

Head straight upstairs to see the rotunda mural . Also check out the kid's reading room off of the rotunda .

My favorite library , they have a great selection of books and private study & reading areas

Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Héctor Tobar on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:15 PM as he reads from his new book Deep Down Dark. Also in conversation with Jesse Katz. Read more

Coolest library in Los Angeles, huge selection on books , movies , documentaries , tv series, music , etc. There's also a Panda Express in here!

Beautiful library with a large collection and nice architecture

Don't wait in line ! Check your books out faster with the machines. And, as others have mentioned, you really can't miss the gorgeous wrap-around mural in the rotunda upstairs. Read more

One of the nicer libraries I've been to in LA. They also have a Panda Express in the lobby. Score!

Avoid the bathroom . Library is beautiful. Check out the main stairs upon entrance for language through time exploration.

You can explore the library through a free augmented reality app called ARchive LAPL (iOS): http://bit.ly/get archive

Take a free guided tour and explore the beautiful arts , architecture , and history. Parking is only $1 validation w/ library card on Saturdays from 10am-6pm.

Beautiful building with an incredible interior.

Oh how I miss this place. The very bottom floor has an awesome genealogical section , and unlike Ancestry.com, it's free.

The internet isn't the fastest, but there are so many outlets and chairs that you won't even mind. Read more

Beautiful bldg but note: seems to be ground zero for the homeless.

The rotating local art is worth seeking out here.

It’s a great place to learn, read, write and get some culture!

Beauty inside and outside, check out flower street .

The grandeur of the exterior doesn't match the sadness of the interior but a solid collection nonetheless.

The gardens are beautiful...fancy eats in the restaurant by the fountain

Love this place! Must check out monthly exhibits

This library is majestic and cavernous. Get your old school on and rediscover the art of cracking open a book . (via Scoville) Read more

Discounted parking is available (during operating hours only) below ground off of Flower .

Spend some time here. Volunteer at the Adult Literacy Center. Enjoy the green space .

loads of books , great building, good exhibits ...also a fine short cut...

Take a tour of the Central Library of the Los Angeles Public Library to learn about the art and architecture of this wonderful building. Read more

Park after 3pm weekdays for $1 parking with your library card validation

Great library , nothing to ask from NY library , too bad for the homeless in the exit

Check out one of the Aloud Lecture series. They're great - the authors are amazing, and there are book signings afterward. Sign up online.

Since you're here take a FREE Art and Architecture tour with an LAPL Docent and follow us on twitter @Lapldocent

You can go to the teenscape section and find an amazing decoration.

This library is cool but @cypressparklapl is amazing follow them on twitter:-)

This is the third largest public library in the country

Free Internet... best spot is the 3rd Floor the service is better.

Check out the interior.

Read a book & gawk at architecture @laplcentral. Go @metrolosangeles to 7th St. & walk to 5th & Fig #dtla

Check out the elevator shaft -- it's wallpapered with old Dewey Decimal cards!

@ Tom Bradley wing

Check out the architecture here

Find the book about trains .

The Quon lady in the history section knows what's up.

Beautiful fountains and art in the gardens

Take in a free lecture from the ALOUD series!

Very helpful. Can be here all day