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    El Modena Branch Library

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    New library hours as of Jan 20, 2025
    Kim G.

    Loved this little library! So sad to see its new hours that it's not open at all on the weekends

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    Adrian A.

    Great little library. Had everything we were looking for. Babbette was very helpful and friendly, as was Jean, The Librarian! They have a kids playground too. This is a CITY library (not County), and is 1 of 3 libraries in the City of Orange. Kids will certainly enjoy seeing Hollingsworth, the dinosaur! Good selection of DVDs for check-out as well.

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    very nice location. has everything and a small garden. also have study rooms and seed library

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    Small selection, but plenty for kiddos to explore.

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    Yorba Linda Public Library - Nice children section

    Yorba Linda Public Library

    4.6(59 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Yorba Linda Public Library is a really solid community resource and a pleasant place to spend time…read more The building itself feels modern and spacious, with high ceilings and plenty of natural light, making it comfortable whether you're there to read, study, or just browse the shelves. Many people praise the kids' area and family-friendly programming, and there's also a great used-book nook run by Friends of Yorba Linda Public Library Book Corner that's perfect for finding cheap finds and supporting local programs. There are also useful services like passport processing, study rooms, public computers, and events for all ages, which go beyond what some smaller libraries offer and make it a hub for different members of the community. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that, like many popular libraries, it can get crowded during peak hours, and I've heard a few rare comments from other visitors saying staff interactions upstairs haven't always been great though most experiences I've seen are positive overall. Overall, it's a comfortable, well-stocked library with good amenities and a welcoming community atmosphere definitely worth a visit if you want a quiet place to read, study, take the kids, or just hang out.

    Wanted to start of 2026 with more reading. Visited the Yorba Linda Library and what a treat to…read morestart the first weekend of the year. The YBL Library is seriously one of the most user-friendly libraries around. I found out that they have hold feature alone is a game changer--super easy to place holds online and pick them up when they're ready. This service does saves some time but ruins the experience of browsing in the library. This library have two floors. The 2nd floor have a Help Desk, which an extremely nice librarian, that's so nice and easy to talk to. There's lots of computer available for use which is great for studying or working. There are tons of tables, so you're not fighting for a seat, and the conference rooms you can book are perfect for group projects. They also have a printing station, which is incredibly helpful when you need to print something last minute. Overall, it's clean, well-organized, and clearly designed with students and the community in mind. Highly recommend!

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    Yorba Linda Public Library - Up cycle by visiting the "Book & Friends" corner adjacent to the library.

    Up cycle by visiting the "Book & Friends" corner adjacent to the library.

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    Annual library tea 2024 theme: Brontë sisters

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    Tustin Library

    Tustin Library

    4.0(138 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Library is especially kid friendly. Half of the space is a children's library and it was really…read morenice that they have drop in tutoring. There are different spaces for different age groups. Lots of sitting spaces both indoor and outdoor.

    when the irvine libraries split from the ocpl system, i ended up switching over to tustin since…read moreit's the closest location to me now. the location itself is really nice. it's in the civic center, so you've got the community center and police department right there, and there are a bunch of food and drink spots across the street if you want to grab something before or after. there's plenty of parking outside, but even then on busy days it can get full really fast. there are also bathrooms available but you need to ask the library for the code to access, as i believe it changes daily. they also have a security guard who stands by the door. inside, the library is super spacious, but it's not the quietest. i wouldn't really recommend it as a study or focus spot if that's what you're looking for since it can get pretty loud, especially with kids. there is a separate quiet room, but it seems more geared toward teens. i do wish the books were organized a little better. sometimes it feels like a maze trying to find something, especially not knowing if it'll be in teen/young adult or general fiction. i'm also not the biggest fan of how the manga is set up since it's split into two different areas and i'm not really sure why. that said, the staff has always been super friendly and helpful. i also love that they have a rotating table of themed recommendations. right now it's ren faire reads, but they've done things like blind date with a book for valentine's and other themed picks based on different time periods too. overall, it's a very nice facility with a wide selection of books, from new releases, manga, kids and teens books, etc.

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