March 2023
During this trip, we visited quite a few libraries.
Cerritos library
The only library we have encountered where you must be a resident of Cerritos, not just California.
It is a strange history, but the city has built an amazing library.
An exhibit of origami by a local high schooler in the First Ladies room. All the books are about, or written by, first ladies. Pat Nixon was sort of from Cerritos, so they went all in with the theme.
Chiluly in the entryway, an aquarium worthy of a Vegas hotel, art deco themed stacks, and plenty of cozy seating.
Cool book themed art exhibits.
Nearby Cerritos, you can get your LA county library card in Artesia. Cute!
Then there is the old school grandeur of the LA City library. Lots of info about the 1986 fire and the immense effort to restore/repair/replace.
Fantastic story about how, in the 70s, they made a huge collection of photos using local people's home pictures.
Original ceiling.
Donors got their names on card catalog drawers.
Meanwhile, Santa Clarita's library is quite new. Very fresh and up to date everywhere and a charming outside.
Love a good bike rack!
Touch of whimsy in the kids section.
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