The views here are INSANE! We caught the most beautiful sunset!…read more What's better than getting productive in a beautiful space? Getting productive in a beautiful space with a front row seat to the ocean. This library has plenty of seating options (most of which are ocean facing) with most having outlets or being near an outlet. There's a nice patio out front if you need to eat a quick bite, take a call, or pop out for a killer picture of the sunset. The entire space is adorably nautical themed with a little children's nook. It stays pretty quiet overall too! Definitely on my list of all-time favorite libraries.

Still my favorite library. Can't beat the views…read more I hadn't been in a while and it looks like there have been some changes. There was a security guard by the door. In the past, there were quite a few houseless folks. I didn't see any this time. It was pretty full for it being mid day. The event space has a lovely gallery that I enjoyed meandering through and taking it in. The friends of the library book store always has enticingly affordable gems and the staff is wonderfully friendly.

This is a very nice local library with many services and resources. The staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. Checking out books and returning are very easy with do it yourself. They have a very nice theater with movies every week and they have live music events. They do a great job offering programs for the community. There is also a nice patio area to sit and read. I believe it is also used for some of their events.

The Carlsbad city library is a very nice library and a great location right off of El Camino Real…read more Nestled in amongst a shopping and restaurant area, there is plenty of parking at the library and all around to support the nearby businesses. The Library makes it very easy to get a library card. You just have to answer some questions, and fill out a few lines on a form and then you have your card. The library has books, movies, magazines, to borrow and there are computers to use and other ways to enjoy media. There is also a puzzle exchange, bring in your old puzzles and take some that are there. There were some conference rooms, looks like they are for meetings or trainings. There was some sort of training room upstairs, looks like they teach people on various topics. The computers to look up books make it very easy to see if they are in stock, if they are reserved, etc. Take down the info where they are located and do a little scavenger hunt to find your item. If you get what you need, you head down to self checkout, scan your library card, put in a pin #, insert the book and the scanner does the rest. You get the book for 3 weeks and can renew that 2 more times if no one has reserved it. There is also a cafe there and I believe a place to watch movies or performances that they have there from time to time. And you can drop off your ballot there too. Pictures attached.

I really enjoyed my first visit to the Cardiff by the Sea Library! It's a beautiful building and…read morethe staff were so welcoming! I came here because I was doing the Library Friends of San Diego book crawl. I noticed that the library itself had book crawl flyers all over the place and I thought that was great to see that support of their Friends bookstore!

Some librarians at this small county library behave as if it's a private collection. I've been…read moretold you can only use computers and check out materials if you can prove local residency in Cardiff. To renew your membership you need valid photo ID and proof of address. The Library of Congress and the Huntington Library seem easier to join. Unless you can afford to live in this beautiful, toney, town access is verboten!

What a cute little bookstore. Volunteer Jeanine was really nice and helpful and a great "face" to…read moregreet customers. It was my first time there... parking was a little confusing since it's shared with the school. I got some greeting cards, a couple books, and a calendar - my first time there, drawn in by the 3rd Annual Ranch & Coast Book Crawl. I had to leave in a hurry since school was getting out I had to make a quick escape. Hope to go back sometime when I have more time!

I love having a library so close to my house. Its been…read morerecently updated, plenty of space to sit down and read. Its modern, airy and bright. There are a few different meeting rooms for different activities, library hosts many events for kids and teens. I'm a frequent visitor there for baby, toddler story times and related actives. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Morgan is great program coordinator for kids, he is very engaging. If the library doesn't have the book you need you can request it from the online catalog and pick it up in a few days, their book collection is very extensive.

Taking walk through Del Mar today, I had to stop in the Del Mar Library for old times sake. It…read morewas nice to visit it again and interact with the wonderful staff here. Oh yes, and to enjoy the gardens in from of the library.

This is an excelent suburban library. The place is spacious, well-lighted, adequately staffed, with…read moreplenty of comfortable seating. Unlike the city libraries, it can handle interlibrary loans. Unlike most other SD county libraries, it is open on Saturdays. Limited parking is available right in front of the library entrance on the 13th Street.

I just went to the RSF Friends bookstore for the first time and WOW ... so many quality items,…read moregreat prices, friendly staff, easy parking. Lovely vibe inside the bookstore. Volunteer Carol was super helpful when I asked about large print books. Great experience and I need to go back when I have more time (I was doing this as part of the Ranch and Coast Book Crawl).

Just wanted to give RSF Library a shout out for their great summer program for kids at the…read moreChildren's Department. They have movies on Fridays, animal encounters, crafts, toddler activities for the little ones. For school age kids they have lego and board games club get togetherers. I recently discovered that there is a huge used book sale floor (downstairs). I love their outdoor rose garden area. Its a beautiful location overall. We love coming here.

My favorite library in SD county!…read more They're the newest branch, so everything is pretty new and clean. I experienced my first self-check out and return kiosk (Can you tell I haven't checked out a book since the early 2000s?). Very cool! They have plenty of seating and outlets. A great place to be productive! There's also a lot of large windows that let in a tons of natural light throughout the day. Really love the ambiance of this library- very calm, bright, and modern!

This brand new little library is so pretty. It has the modern amenities you would need. It has an…read moreoutdoor space, a room for events, glassed in conference rooms and plenty of comfortable seating. I went to a documentary screening by director Jared Jacobson. There were four different documentaries highlighting inspiring San Diegans. After showing each documentary, the inspiring San Diego in the documentaries came to the front and answered audience questions. The first was an 80-year-old man who still plays basketball regularly. The second, a woman, has muscular dystrophy and is on the board for the San Diego muscular dystrophy society. She remains active and has a very inspirational attitude in life. The third is a basketball player who is confined to a wheelchair but continues to successfully play on a local basketball team. The fourth and final documentary was about a local surfboard maker and his 50 years in the industry as well as being a surfer. These documentaries were both very informative and inspirational. Movie night at the library was a success and I hope in the future they continue to do more events like this. !

For the most part, this place is great. Big rooms to study in and white boards if you want to use…read moreone of their three private rooms. The reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because their front office staff double booked my room, making me wait an extra 20 minutes which was understandable I suppose, but when I asked to put my cell phone out by the front desk to send an important video on my phone as their rooms sometimes block the signal. I was told "i cannot watch your device". SMH. Bad enough you double booked my room, the least you could do is let me put my device down for 2 minutes to send an important video! wow. Learn to think outside the box! Color outside the lines--it makes more money and more innovation. Be flexible folks. Especially when you inconvenienced me.

Emily was very friendly and knowledgeable.... She explained the program.... and explained the…read moreprogram is not new.... it's been in service for some time.....but was put on hold because of Covid... She rides her bike loaded down with books of adventure, history, etc....to an area and offers library cards and books to those that may not have an opportunity to make it to the actual library.... what a great community service.... Books and a friendly smile to go with your adventure.... and learning experience...

There is incompetence and then there is Vista Government Employed incompetence…read more.. Thee - OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT WEBSITE for the VISTA LIBRARY is WRONG! and has been forever. Taxpayer money wasted for pointless murals and rando upgrades but nobody taxpayer employed for the Library was smart enough TO KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED - ya know, like on the freaking internet. Nobody expects Vista Government Employees to be the sharpest tools in the shed but this is absolutely appalling! There are many books on how the internet and clocks work - maybe read one!

This library is decent, I like they offer children storytime a couple times a week. I also really…read moreenjoyed their summer program and the kid friendly events they offered each week. Their kid area definitely could use an update. I had hoped when they closed for the month of September that they would've made some improvements, but sadly that didn't seem to have happened. Overall still a nice neighborhood library.