This past weekend I went to the regional library in Montebello with my nephew. He is doing a project on Japan. I was AMAZED at the amount of resources it has on Asia. It has the largest Asian Pacific Resource Center. It has videos, magazine, newspapers, reference materials, and popular books (Twilight and Harry Potter) translated into Asian languages. It has other things too that I forget at the moment. There is art work on display and helpful awareness informatin for the public. The workers are very friendly and informative. It is worth a visit. Due to budget cuts, the hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10 to 8, and Saturday from 8 to 6.
Across the street, there is a park where older people practice tai chi three days a week in the mornimg.