DTLA Library aka The Richard J. Riordan Library
THE GET DOWN
This library is an architectural landmark and a definite must see! The rotunda ceilings, brass chandeliers, murals, sculptors, gardens make the Richard J. Riordan very special. You’ll feel like you’ve walked into a museum.
Though the library went through a rehab in the late 80’s/early 90’s, the children’s department remained untouched. It’s quite magical no matter what age
DETAILS
(First timer? Scroll down to check out the rating system below.)
WHERE
DTLA
GO FOR
History
SOCIAL SCENE
Homies, Domestic Imports, Multicultural, Well-Cultured
TODDLER RATING
Easily Forgiven
NEARBY
71 & Above, Skyspace
CONTACT INFO
Website: www.lapl.org
Phone: 213-228-7000
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Rating System:
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For those with little
runners & screamers:
Easily forgiven:
Here, you can forget the fact that it’s your rambunctious child that’s screaming and STILL enjoy most of your meal.
Not promoted, but you should take the chance:
If your toddler is at the stage when an iPad or some other colorful distraction can be used for an un-interrupted 20 minutes, then go for it.
Uh-uh, NO WAY, don’t even think about it!:
I don’t care how cute your toddler is. Pop your head in… turn around… walk away. PERIOD.
No contained area:
A place you cannot leave your toddler alone, not even for a second.
Enclosed, but space is tight:
If YOU can’t fit between the tables then you know you couldn’t catch your toddler if they tried – this isn’t Norm’s.
WHAT’S CLOSE
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