The best libraries to work and study in Los Angeles
The 10 libraries in Los Angeles best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Los Angeles Public Library, Little Tokyo Branch Library and Chinatown Branch Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
Richard J. Riordan Central Library, primarily known as the Los Angeles Central Library, is the main branch of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), in Downtown Los Angeles. It is named after Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan.
Try working at one of the tables in the Tom Bradley Wing. ... If you need a quiet spot to get some work done, the Central Library may be the best place around.
RemitlyFebruary 2026 Little Tokyo Branch Library is a public library in downtown Los Angeles with a beautiful, clean building that serves as a community resource. The space is quiet and has a small computer area with several public-access PCs.
