"The Library was founded by Steven Kuinius and Gary Paterno, with significant design contributions from their close friend Pete Dowley. Opening its doors on February 18, 1993, it quickly became a landmark in Los Angeles and was even famously recreated as a set in the TV show Friends. The Library served as a popular spot for first meetings and dates, a place to reconnect with old friends, and a venue for enjoying both live and recorded music. It was a truly magical era, a time when everything seemed perfect, just before the internet transformed the way people socialized and gathered."
