This summer, why not make it a point to make a fun activity out of reading? There are simply so many great books out there that are sure to expand your consciousness and bring a smile to your face. If you’re local to Lakewood, here are the best bookstores and libraries worth checking out this summer.

Once Read Books
A wide range of used, rare & out-of-print books, including signed copies, fill this enduring shop.
Address: 5422 E Village Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 420-1034
Hours: Open today · 10AM–7PM

BOOKOFF Lakewood Center mall store
Used-book store selling (& buying) literary titles to comics & magazines, plus DVDs, CDs & Games.
Located in: Lakewood Center
Address: Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712
Hours: Open today · 10AM–9PM
Phone: (562) 634-6000

Barnes & Noble
Bookseller chain stocking house brand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
Located in: Long Beach Towne Center
Address: 7651 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808
Hours: Open today · 9AM–10PM
Phone: (562) 938-8330