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Great Places to Read in LA
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

1. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Museum · 116 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Not only is the library here simply fantastic, but the grounds are so magical that seemingly every third movie you see has scenes shot on their grounds. Thousands of great places to read here!

Los Angeles Athletic Club is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

2. Los Angeles Athletic Club

9.1
431 W 7th St (at Olive St.), Los Angeles, CA
Gym · Jewelry District · 34 tips and reviews
Caltech Hall is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

3. Caltech Hall

1200 E California Blvd (Wilson at California), Pasadena, CA
College Library · South Lake · 1 tip

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Quiet and serene place for reading, but there are lots of benches and idyllic places around the relatively small campus for a long read.

Shatford Library is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

4. Shatford Library

1570 E Colorado Blvd (Bonnie), Pasadena, CA
College Library · 14 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Definitely a quirky place, but there's something lovely in the atmosphere here for reading and the views out the front window can be stunning.

South Pasadena Public Library is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

5. South Pasadena Public Library

7.3
1110 Oxley St. (at Diamond Ave), South Pasadena, CA
Library · 5 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: A generally unremarkable interior, but lawns are lovely for reading under the shade trees in Spring/Summer. An outside table at the coffee house across the way is also a nice way to spend some time.

Pasadena Public Library - Central is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

6. Pasadena Public Library - Central

7.7
285 E Walnut St (at Garfield Ave), Pasadena, CA
Library · Downtown Pasadena · 35 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Almost anywhere on the first floor is fantastic, but the main hall defines the quintessential reading palace with its broad desks, lamps, and dark wood paneling.

UCLA Powell Library is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

7. UCLA Powell Library

College Library, Los Angeles, CA
College Library · Westwood · 31 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Some stunning architecture here. It's so wonderfully majestic in places you may be too distracted to read!

Glendale Central Library is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

8. Glendale Central Library

7.4
222 E Harvard St, Glendale, CA
Library · City Center · 19 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: There's something unique about the wide open spaces on the first floor that makes reading here interesting -- I just can't put my finger on why....

UCLA Kerckhoff Coffee House is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

9. UCLA Kerckhoff Coffee House

7.0
308 Westwood Plz (at Kerckhoff Hall 2nd flr), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Westwood · 22 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: Definitely a quirky place, but there's something lovely in the atmosphere here for reading. There always seems to be a great "buzz" in the room that I've always enjoyed.

Starbucks is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

10. Starbucks

7.5
556 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA
Coffee Shop · 20 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: A typical Starbucks, but atypical in the crowd it attracts. Close to CalTech, USC Med Campuses, & Fuller people are always reading & studying a diversity of topics giving it a unique flavor.

Los Angeles Athletic Club is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

11. Los Angeles Athletic Club

9.1
431 W 7th St (at Olive St.), Los Angeles, CA
Gym · Jewelry District · 34 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Aldrich: The 3rd floor has a spectacular collection of 3,000+ plays - just ask for the key and save the trip to Samuel French. They have a fabulous bar and some awesome couches to sink into while you read.

Blue Room At Los Angeles Athletic Club is one of Great Places to Read in LA.

12. Blue Room At Los Angeles Athletic Club

431 W 7th St (S. Olive St.), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Jewelry District · 1 tip