Such a beautiful and peaceful library! The outdoor courtyard in the middle of the library is so…read morepeaceful and thoughtfully designed. You can work or read outdoors. There are also lots of indoor seating workspaces. It is such a simple yet high tier library. There also a community garden in the area.

The Rinconada Library building is a bit dated, but the interior has been renovated and has met all…read morerequirements for the LEED certification granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. The archives are well organized, and there a lot of seating available for visitors, whether you are looking for a large desk for groups, or an individual reading desk for quiet study or computer use. The wireless works fine in all areas. One of my favorite spots is in the corner near the study room facing the garden. You can do some good bird watching in that spot. No matter where you decide to camp out for your reading, screentime, or resting leisure, the library is well-lit. Don't forget to check out the movie rental section too.

This is genuinely the nicest public library I've ever been to. Holy gentrification this place is…read morenice. There is ample parking and a cafe outside. In the summer you can see lots of people hanging out by the tables outside. I studied upstairs for the most part, and it was very quiet and nice. It was usually pretty crowded and it can be hard but not impossible to find a seat. You'll see lots of Stanford and Gunn kids studying here.

A really nice and beautiful place for learning through reading. This two-story building houses a…read morelovely library in the City of Palo Alto. It's opened many hours during the week including Sundays till 6PM! We were just visiting this area, and decided to stop by. It's got a welcoming sidewalk area w/several metal owl sculptures/statues greeting you as you approach the entrance. I believe that those are technically for protecting pedestrians, and others who are sitting on the benches on that sidewalk area, and for the safety of the patrons of the cafe who are eating on the patio, but those metal owls are pretty darn cute if you ask me. =) To the right side is Ada's Cafe which is a non-profit set up to employ adults with disabilities to empower them with employment, give them training, and help them become self-sufficient. What a wonderful cause! However, they were not open on the Sunday we visited. They also have a lot information posters and events posted on their window for the public. The first floor of the library houses the info desk, restrooms, a permanent Friends of the Library store, a teens area/room, and Kids Place which is a really bright and colorful children's book section. There's lots of computers, a story-time and hangout area for kids w/their parents, and of course, lots of books! There's also a special art piece on the ceiling of Kids Place, I had to take a picture of it as it's so bright and cheerful. It can get kind of noisy here and the set up does not lend the Kids Place to be separate enough to prevent sounds from traveling to other sections. The second floor has the grown up section w/many book shelves, and tons of other resources like newspapers, magazines, DVDs, etc. There's also several classrooms and meeting/study rooms. We needed some assistance from the librarian/library assistant on the 2nd floor and she was very friendly and kind. The gentleman on the 1st floor also provided some assistance and he was polite. Parking can be a bit challenging, since it's next to a park so it's shared parking, but on this day we were able to find parking quickly as we came later, about an hour and a half before closing. Overall, this is a nice library, and we're glad to have discovered this little gem while just touring the area.

Back here again half a year ago ..easy to walk to in the afternoon from Caltrain ..nice arearead more

Cute local library. It's on the smaller side but it is generally quiet and clean. There is a small…read morebook sale section in the front where you can pay by cash or with Zelle or PayPal. The books were generally in good condition! There are restrooms and a quiet room here. There is a nice selection of DVDs to borrow here as well. There are a lot of parking garages and lots in the downtown Palo Alto area if you can't find parking immediately by the library.

My friend and I stopped here while visiting Stanford. You have to sign in and give them a bunch of…read moreyour information, take a photo, and get a guest badge. This place has better security than many companies around the area The library is nice. We enjoyed sitting in the reading rooms and doing some work. If I were a student here I would probably come here sometimes to do some deep studying.

Earlier today while I was studying for my finals, I noticed a man staring into my cubicle, which…read moremade me quite uncomfortable. He then came around the corner to stare at me and my work before telling me that I was not allowed to have food in the library. This person did not say hi or excuse me, just began to berate me to make sure I knew he had the power. I did not know the food policy as I am a first-year student and do not go to the green library often. I normally go to the East Asia Library and this is not an issue there. I responded with "okay," he then preceded to repeat over and over again that I couldn't have food, saying "Stanford policy states...." He also said, "you know, this isn't a restaurant." I was understanding at this point, but I began to get frustrated as he was aggressively repeating that I couldn't have food. I was only drinking an energy drink at the time to get me through the day, but I still understood to an extent. He then told me I had to throw it away, which I did, but he continued to stare at me. Additionally, the food cost me $20, so if he had asked me to put it in my backpack, I would have been more than happy to oblige. If he had approached me in a nicer way, I would have been more than happy to put the food away and then I know to never bring food in again. I currently pay for my own tuition and food here, so as a student working minimum wage, I cannot afford to just "throw it away," but this person did not seem to care. If he works at a University library, he should know how to talk to students without being belligerent and patronizing. Because of this instance, I am never going to go into green library again, I'd prefer the East Asia Library because the people there are much friendlier. This person was a smaller man with glasses and was working at around 4 pm 3/18. I have never been more humiliated and looked down upon in my life. The same thing happened to my roommate after she told him she would put the drink away in her bag, but he was rude to her as well. I think green library needs to rethink who you hire and how the workers treat students.

Atherton Library visit today was excellent. I showed up for a hold item. Stayed around for a while…read morebecause it's such a cool building with great people inside servicing your needs. The library has a host of services for books, to videos, computers, printing, maker, spaces, desk for picking up, held items, chargers, meeting rooms, and a whole lot more! And they even have a nice Cafe out in front of the library in the courtyard. I really don't know what took me so long to make a visit at this Branch. Besides the held item, it's just a pleasant place to visit. I 100% recommended Atherton Public Library! And I don't know why there would be anything less than five stars.

Neat library with a fair amount of amenities. Has a decent makerspace jn back. Doesn't have a lot…read moreof available plugs for laptop users though.

A quiet two-story library tucked behind Mountain View City Hall, with a public park. It's more…read morebeautiful than East Bay libraries I've ever been in. No more mentally disturbed/homeless people on site. It's surprisingly busy on the weekends, especially back-to-school season. I love how they have a quiet area with a fireplace, cushy seats, and sunshine shining through the windows facing the park. No talking in this area. The children and teens' section is conveniently located downstairs, which is an ideal location since they tend to talk loudly. Study/meeting rooms are spacious upstairs, but must be reserved ahead of time. Also, the restrooms are clean on both floors. Love the sculpture near the entrance. I can't believe it took me ages to discover this library after walking around Downtown Mountain View for the past two years. There's a parking garage available on the side of the library including street parking. Nice to walk around after dining in nearby restaurants and worth coming back to chill and read.

I came here to see part of the old Berlin Wall! And a big wall it is! I only seen small part of…read moreBerlin Wall in a restroom of a downtown hotel in Las Vegas! Well this wall is so much bigger and better. Thanks for donating to the library! This library is pretty and I enjoy the layout. I like to visit other cities library as you can always learn something new. Back of library is a very nice Pioneer Memorial park with cute Animals sculptures from popular story books. This is Toad's book club. Located behind the Mountain View Public Library this collection brings a childhood story to life. "Toad's Book Club" illustrates Wind and the Willows characters doing what is at the heart of their lives - reading. The sculptures include some classic works such as Of Mice and Badgers, Tail of Two Cities and Red Badger of Courage. The sculptor is Albert Guibara sculptures are almost always in bronze and have achieved international attention which I can see why as they are cute and imaginative. Makes me feel like a kid again. Yes I believe this is a great place to be a tourist to see what this city and California has to offer. Great for locals and out of towner to enjoy. :)

They give you a card the same you visit! I highly recommend you go there for any research project…read moreyou're doing now.

I visit this library fairly often with my daughter and she loves it. We've also been here for…read morestory-time on many occasions. Some notes 1. Lots of parking 2. The pond outside the library with ducks and a small bridge is a huge favorite for kids. 3. They have a small play section for kids and their inventory is fabulous 4. The checkin-checkout process is fairly smooth

Hey there, please don't book at this library! I walked in after booking a room online and traveled…read moreto the library to pay the $25 fee that you must pay in person in cash. As soon as I slid the $25 over-the-counter, I asked about the room utilization and the room does not allow you to use the TV. You're not allowed to use the resources in the room that are physically there, unless you're a sponsored library program that you have to apply for. When I asked for a refund, they told me payment is nonrefundable, standing in the same conversation standing at the cashier desk. This was probably the worst Customer Service I have ever received. I also talked to three other ladies and they were all three rude in the process of this backhanded info. I am sadly very dissatisfied with this library and won't ever come back!

A public library is an automatic 5-star rating. This one is on the smaller side compared to the…read moreother Santa Clara County libraries, but still great. The staff were super good, and this lady stayed with me to help me find the books I was looking for.

Small and quiet library, opens until late. Not crowd either,…read morethere are outdoor seats too. There are plenty of room/seats in this building, cafe on first floor, closes early tho. Relaxing~

Ok I have to admit in the beginning when one of my study group member suggested to meet at Stanford…read moreinstead of the San Mateo Library I was hesitant. Granted it is closer to where I live in San Jose but driving into the Stanford area and out is not the easiest thing to do, not to mention lack of food venues. But now it has become "the go to place" because: 1. The library doesn't close until 7pm - which is later than most other libraries. And you can still get in as long as someone inside opens the door for you. 2. There are plenty of spacious rooms with white boards - ideal for group meetings. 3. Internet connection is excellent - yes they offer free guest log in. 4. There is a parking structure and is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day during weekends. 5. The ambiance is awesome because...well it's Stanford campus. The only thing I don't like is that I have to pack lunch but as a result we got more hours out of our studying.