As a chapman student, I spend a whole lot of time in the library. Actually... Too much time. But I do think it is a pretty nice place. Downstairs there is a little shop with salads, sushi, sandwiches, granola bars, coffee, and other drinks. The people working are always friendly.! There also is a vending machine with chips and snacks in it. There are multiple places throughout the library to sit and study. Some more comfortable than others. I love that throughout the library there are lots of cool things to look at. Paintings, statues, historic displays, and lots of other fun things. Great books and movies as well! read more

I swear I will try not to be bias, but this is thee nicest and most resourceful library I ever been to! As a Chapman business student, I literally camp out here. It's open to the public with plenty of tables/cubicles (3 levels of it!) and has free wifi. If that's not an eye catcher, then maybe it's aesthetic architecture can lure you in or their wonderful memorabilia displays to keep your mind active when you need a break. Catch me at the 3rd floor cramming or catching some Zzzzz. read more

Chapman University Leatherby Libraries - Media Room 310 - My awesome set up with Pandora in the back ground - Libraries Near Me - Orange, California

I think I should finally write a review since this has basically been my second home for the last two years. Leatherby library has to be one of the best libraries in northern Orange County in terms of hours, cleanliness, and customer service, both for students and non-students. They have ridiculous hours from I think 7am-2am most days, which is perfect for a grad student like me who doesn't get to sleep. I can just sleep here! They have plenty of seats and rooms to check out if you want an even quieter study sesh. Their circulation desk is also great when getting books they don't have. Not sure though if this is extended to non-students. Did I mention they also have like every DVD or VHS you could want? Yaaa Suhweet. I really really love this library and might actually be sad when I graduate. Naww who am I kidding read more

Easy to find library if you are determined to study in a quiet setting. The library has many floors and a bathroom on every level. There was oversized chairs near windows for leisure reading and many desks situated throughout. I love the fact that is so quiet! Free wifi and very close to Bruxie if you want to get something to munch on after cramming. read more

Great place to study. Quiet, huge, lots of seating. Street parking is free although not always easy to find. Extended hours

This is one of my favorite places to study. I love that it's open to the public and how late it stays open! With the large space you are bound to find a table to study and it's always peace and quiet it's the perfect place to study! read more

Awesome place to bring a coffee and study in air conditioning. Thank you Chapman university for opening the library to the public.

Best place to study in north oc. Place is accessible for non-students and opens late. Parking can be tricky during the day but in the evening, there's ample parking. read more

****They close at 9:45pm during the Summer months****** Before you go: - Check the hours. Sometimes they close early: http://www1.chapman.edu/library/info/hours.html - The parking lot is safer than the streets late at night. Cars do get broken into at night. The parking lot entrance is right next to the library entrance. It's $5 for a parking spot Once there: - When they close, for example at 2:00am, it means they are literally locking the building at 2:00am. Library users are asked to gather their belongings and leave the building *15 minutes BEFORE closing time* - (in this case at 1:45pm) Remember: - It's not a public library, it's a private university. If you, like me, are not a student at Chapman, then keep the place clean. Don't mess it up for everyone else! We are lucky to have this resource. Some schools will not allow students from other schools -- or they only allow external students only during limited hours read more

It is so gorgeous here! The campus is lovely and the library is lovely too! Hours are 9am-2am during the school year; 10am-10pm during the summer. There are 4 floors: 1st-floor - main floor. reference desk and a cafe. coffees are pretty good and cheap too! Less than $2! :) They also have sandwiches and snacks. 2nd floor- group floor, great for collaborating quietly... using your quiet voice/whisper of course. 3rd floor - the dead quiet floor. whispering is not even allowed. SO PLEASE REMAIN QUIET WHILE YOU'RE HERE. Some people bring their babies here to breast feed. UMM... please do so in the private room or study room. I do not want to hear suckling in the middle of my studies, you mommies! 4th floor- administrative floor. Did I mention free wifi? :) The cafeteria is available the next building over and it closes at 1am during the school year. Great for studying and grabbing food in between studies! Old Towne is walking distance, great for social activities. Parking requires permit, and its hard finding parking on the streets. Good luck with that! I wish I had discover this studying place earlier! read more

Such a nice and beautiful library. It's nice they allow non students to use it. It has many windows so you get natural light. Loved the place, would go more often if parking was such a pain. read more

Absolutely beautiful. I wished UCI was like this. I do not attend Chapman but I'm glad that they allow non-students to use their amazing library. Wifi is also free, you only need to log in. I don't know how it's like during normal semesters but right now, summer, the study areas are practically empty so perfect for me to study for my actuary exams. read more

This is a very brief review. I will write a longer one later! Chapman University's library is by far superior to the City of Orange Main Branch Library, which is basically down the street. This library is open from 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. Monday through Friday. If you are a student, you can't beat that. Most of the public universities in the area close at 11 p.m. UC Irvine's Langson Library closes at 11 p.m. and CSU Fullerton's Pollak Library closes at 10:30 p.m. Spring Semester 2011. The free Wi-Fi access is also a great service to the students and people doing research at the library, although it does not give you access to the library's electronic database other than the electronic card catalog. Because of the loud and noisy students, I will give the library four stars. *THE LIBRARY HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Please check their website or call ahead before you drive down. read more

This place is a great place to study. I get a lot of studying done here. This library is quiet, clean, and has friendly staff. People are very respectful. This place is a good place for students who need to get work or study done. Thank you Chapman University Leatherby Library! read more

I enjoy studying at this place because of its peaceful environment and especially how it's open to everyone. Sunday's are usually the most crowded and all the tables are taken during most of the day. Besides that, this place opens until 2am! Which is pretty awesome if you need to cram some late night studying in. read more

As much as I love public libraries, there's something about a university library: its wide desks, its stately rotundas, its clean bathrooms, its ample power and wifi. I feel at home here, like I'm back at school. I wouldn't mind working 12 hours here, masquerading as a student, enjoying the panoramic views of campus, nibbling the food I snuck in. read more

Don't know why it took me so long to discover this library! Campus is really nice and clean. The library is too. Wifi is fast! Don't need any login like the UCs. Place is quiet, clean, and open til 2am! good luck finding some place in the OC that opens later... other than donut shops that cops frequent. Only downside is parking which you will have to pay for if you use the parking structures. Otherwise, you can try and find parking on the side streets, which is possible if you don't mind walking a bit. No problem, if you walked around UCSD's campus. read more

Thanks Yelp for making me aware of this gem! I usually can't get anything done at home since there are too many distractions, and the wifi sucks at local libraries, so I usually have to resort to coffee shops to get work done. The only issue is that sometimes there are no seats available and there are too many distractions. Here, wifi is super fast and I don't have to worry about finding a spot to study. The plugs for my laptop are also easily accessible at each study carrel. It's nice to be able to take advantage of university resources without needing to attend the university! Makes me feel like I'm back in grad school :) Keep in mind that this place closes at 10pm over the summer. read more

Best library to study at. Love how they have late hours, especially during finals!

Awesome place to do some learnin' with reat access to the interweb. Diverse and awesome.

Awesome library. Love that they are open until 2a and no one gives you awkward stares because you're camping out without buying another drink. Tends to be on the quieter side in most areas so just keep that in mind if you are looking for a place for group study! read more

Great spot for some quiet study and for books/publications on a wide range of topics and fields.

I LOVE this library. There are many floors with desks and chairs to study at, and the best part is that it's actually quiet! This is a really great place to study if you are the type that studies best in quiet settings. There are also nearby vendors that sell food and drinks so that you don't need to leave campus. Most of the desks are near windows so you can look outside and enjoy the view, especially if you are by the fountain. A big plus is the free wifi! read more

It is a great place to study alone. When studying with others, unless you have a study room, is pretty horrible because it feels like you have to be quiet at all times. read more

Great Library. Clean, cool and nice and open late.

I am one of those pseudo students, who graduated college a long time ago but due to my pale skin without sun damage, I still look like a student, which allows me to blend in with the hipster campus and its lovely trendy Chapman students. Anyway, if I can have babies soon, I will raise them to go to Chapman university. I am in love with the campus. It is so beautiful! This library is quiet and beautiful and has outlets in almost every seat. Outsiders have access to Internet but no access to computers in the library. So bring your laptops! Their seats also come with a window and the beautiful view of the campus. Down stair in the cafe, there are coffee and snacks and opens until 9-10pm. I do my intensive board preparation studying he re and do not have a problem with noise at all. O yeah I also judge places by its bathroom. Needless to say, it is pristine and yes ladies I would not mind taking a 5h1t there and usually I fear public bathrooms. read more

i love how it is open to the public!! parking may be hard to find but they are open till 2 am !! so i am able to finish all my homework on time! :D read more

Perfect environment to be productive.. good lighting, plenty of outlets, fast wifi, well ventilated. It's open late, most of the other patrons are considerate and it's well-maintained. I'm a book snob and most of the books I've used here for studying/research are among the best. My only real gripe is that the same exact drinks in the vending machine vs. the "cafe" aren't the same despite being mere steps away (once it was about $1 difference). read more