Have you been to the folsom library? Here, on my busiest day, I come with my little ones holding…read moretight to my hands. When I'm here, I feel my eyes meet the window and books. Few days ago, although I was so exhausted but my little ones needed to borrow books no matter how tired I had to put on that mommy energy and get them here. I sat next to the window, watched through the window cars passing and enjoyed the outdoor lush beauty. There was a magic, no phones, library silence, row of books that stand like silent companions and each holding a world within the spine of books. At least the books are silent not like manager's, they don't ask how fast can you work on this. I feel library is a safe space, read, wander with imaginations, crave for more and eager to read next book from the series and let your brain learn new words or emotions through the book. Growing up, I was happy whenever the library trailer book bus came to our school. We never had library while growing up, so I looked forward to borrow book's when the library bus came. I clearly remember one time, my favorite book was dinosaur book. I renewed twice because the story was my favorite. And I'm glad my kids enjoy reading and thanks to the public library, we've borrowed thousands of books. And without the library, this wouldn't be possible without breaking the bank. And thanks to the library, we can borrow from different branches. They make it possible for kids to read and grow. All I want to say, thank you! You are making a big difference in our lives.

We just went to baby prom and it was an adorable event! You can tell that staff put a lot of time…read moreand attention into the whole thing. My first was a Covid baby, and it is amazing to see little engaging and interacting safely. From there we went to story time. Again, it was so well run and the staff was so fabulous! My little was totally enjoying every minute of it. Additionally, I have found that the book selection for kids is amazing at the Folsom branch. Totally worth the trip!

People here are very friendly and warm. I love the community feeling here. However, I am…read moredisappointed at the funding and the size of this library. Considering the higher income communities surrounding this library and the taxes we paid, this library does not have sufficient books and other resources available like other libraries including those nearby such as the folsom and rancho cordova libraries. That makes no sense to me. Where are the funding go?

It's been a while since the library has had a review! I really enjoy this library. Workers are…read morealways helpful. Different areas to work whether you are discussing in a group, or need absolute quiet. Need to use a computer? No problem. Bathrooms are clean and I enjoy browsing the for-sale section on my way out. Keep up the good work

The student support is too bad. My daughter was there to resolve an issue with finance front desk…read more Here is the quote: "The employee to whom I was trying to talk was so busy with her mobile phone. As I was talking "in the air", she occasionally had half a look with a totally irrelevant answer, then got busy with her mobile phone again. Wasted half a day and returned with my unsolved questions". I wonder if there is any supervision system in place. I don't know whom to talk with further?

I went back to college! Ok not really. I went to Folsom Lake College to use the tennis courts which…read moreare free of charge. Parking is $2 though. But good news is that the parking fee is temporarily suspended due to COVID. This review is just for the tennis courts.; the Sue Lorimer & Bob Bruns Tennis Complex. The courts were clean and maintained. They have 8 courts that are nicely spaced out and have a 4 feet tall fencing between the side by side courts. Each court has a covered bench. On the weekends, there is campus security present. An emergency blue box call phone is located on the pathway from the parking lot between the courts and running track. Plus monitored cameras. So no funny business. No skateboarding, bicycling, roller skating, picnicking, playing basketball ... other horseplay stuff other than tennis on the courts. The formal rules are posted throughout. Another thing to note is that near the front of court 1, facing the track, is the posting of Folsom Lake College's collegiate tennis schedule. On those game days, the courts are closed to public play. Game. Set. Match.

The 'new' library has been open for a few years now, however, I recently started going to this one…read moreinstead of the 'regular' one by City Hall and the Zoo. It is on Vista High School property and is only open during the week (Tuesday through Friday) and they are only open past 5 on Thursday (until 8 pm), but the staff are 'Nordstrom's' compared to the Walmart, no, make that Kmart attitudes of the main library's staff. For browsing, you won't find much, but that's what online ordering is for, right? For quick in and out and no issues, this is the new place.

Nice public library. The book is nicely organized…read more Staff is helpful and the place is clean.

It was my first time coming to the Rocklin Library today and everyone was pretty unfriendly,…read moreintense, and unwelcoming. I felt very uncomfortable here. Was not a good experience. I brought my two step daughters and it was a weird vibe from the staff, overall. They also were arguing with other people in the library about sign up sheets for kids to read with dogs. They put out the sign up sheet for the activity about 20 min before it began but they didn't want anyone to sign up until 5 min before and they also didn't want a line to form for the sign up sheets. They didn't handle it smoothly or professionally in my opinion. We were in line and decided to leave because it was so awkward.

Kind, professional, very helpful. I was having trouble with Libby and they gave me good strategies…read morefor using it effectively.

This is a great public library for everyone. I gave them a 4/5 bust because I wish they had other…read moretimes for events for young children. I see most of them are earlier morning, i would like it to be in the afternoon. They are a nice staffed group and well organized location.

I haven't yet bought anything at this bookstore, but when I donated books today I found the staff…read moreto be super professional, welcoming, and courteous I look forward to returning to shop at this lovely bookstore in the near future

If you love reading books... actual physical books you can hold in your hot little hands and don't…read moremind expanding your home library with previously owned books. Then check out the Friends of the Library Bookstore. It's located inside the Folsom Public Library building. They sell all sorts of categories. Children, cookbooks, young adults, sci fi, mystery, and nonfiction. Plus CD, DVDs, and audio books. Prices range from free ( aha... giving it away with nothing asked in return kind of free), a quarter to $3. When they have the monthly pop up sales, recently decommissioned library books are 10 for $1. Yes... I did a double take too. 10 books for $1!! The proceeds goes back into the library programs. For up to date store hours and info on the monthly pop up sale, check out the website.

5/22/2019: Checked in but, there are too many buildings spread across El Dorado County, I don't…read moreknow which building is WHAT????!!!! The County Legal Library isn't located here-disappointing. Still, I'll find what I'm looking for but, what I need in terms of information is definitely NOT here~waaaaah! I'm researching how to eliminate neighborhood restrictions like the last house I owned had an HOA which I dearly loathed: The Head Board Member demanded I pay $225.00 per month; however, the HBM NEVER repaired anything on my property according to the HOA/CC&R contract agreement! In addition, I want eliminating, preventing, and deterring ALL future HOAs & CC&Rs forming in my neighborhood as well which is the main reason selling my house in SF Bay Area; paying an HOA perturbed me to no end in sight and provided NO legal relief!

Loomis library is separate from Placer county libraries…read more Love this library: Clean Friendly staff Has summer reading w books as a prize Cheap used baby/ kids books for $0.25 (unless marked) Has a free food pantry Has a seed library Has a community room Has puzzles, coloring, legos for kids/ toddlers to play with Has activities for adults to do while waiting for kids Has padded play area for babies Has board games & puzzles to check out Clean bathroom w changing table Has a cool UC master gardeners garden. I've been to their Japanese festival which is usually in June (?) & love hearing the Ume_ taiko group play. Did their tie dye event too which was fun. A bit far for us (20min) or we'd come more often

This year I learned about seed libraries!…read more Found out online that this location has a seed library (the only one I've found in Placer County) so I stopped by this week. But before making the drive out here, I decided to call and verify that they did have one. The person who answered the phone (I think her name was Dorothy) was very friendly and upbeat. She said that yes, they do have a seed library and that it was right next to the front desk. It was my first experience ever with a seed library so it was quite interesting. Basically the library gives away free seeds! At this location, they have these little drawers with labeled packets of seeds and you just write in the binder which seed packets you're taking (limit 5). They also have nice little color brochures with a planting calendar for Placer County. Took my 5 little packets home and was feeling pretty excited. I just got 5 free packets of seeds! :) Got home and decided to start some bell pepper seeds. Opened the packet that was labeled "California Wonder Sweet Peppers" and was startled to find little black seeds inside. While I'm no master gardener, I do know what bell pepper seeds look like and these definitely were not it. I compared them to my broccoli and cabbage seeds, that looked slightly similar, but these black seeds were of a different size. Figured somehow they had just gotten mislabeled and it might be an adventure to plant these mystery seeds and see what plant pops up. :P Decided to start some eggplant seeds so I opened the second packet labeled "Long purple eggplant." Inside the packet consisted of 5 seeds--2 black, 3 cream/yellow. What the?! The cream/yellow ones could pass for eggplant seeds (or even possibly bell pepper seeds) but they were definitely not little black seeds like the two inside this packet. And why would ONE variety consist of two different types of seeds? I then realized the seed library would probably not be the best place to get accurately-labeled seeds. You might want a bell pepper plant and end up getting a basil plant instead. But hey, it's free, right? Another thing that concerned me was that on their website, they suggest that you plant the seeds and then save some seeds and return them to the library. In my experience, there's a lot of cross pollination that goes on with plants so you can't really save seeds from your plant and expect it to be the exact same variety. *shrug* Maybe their seeds somehow don't get cross-pollinated or something? But anyways, it was a fun experience to see a Placer County seed library. We'll see if anything grows from the seeds!

I love the books and free services this library provides! Instead of buying books I've been able to…read morekeep my hobby of reading and listening to books while doing chores at home. Not everyone in the staff are super friendly but the selection is great and it is very clean and smells like a library would not gross but like books! They also have other items you can borrow like a hiking pass or even instruments !

Sacramento has a most efficient library system and this particular Fair Oaks branch is one of three…read morethat has the library of things that you can check out household goods and other "things!" Clerks are always courteous, helpful and welcoming! If you don't have a library card, get one to unlock all your benefits for free!!