While I'm excited about the grand reopening of this location, I'm also sad to see the mall location…read moreclosing. I ask the city to reconsider this decision. I spoke with a librarian today, and they shared that the mall location has brought so many families into the library. The mall is a unique place because it puts reading front and center. It places a library directly in front of children and families who might not otherwise visit one. Before making a final decision, I encourage the city to look at the numbers after six months to a year. If more people used the mall library then that seems like a strong reason to keep it open.

Before the remodel, there was an excellent reference section with a very diverse and interesting…read morerange of books, binders, etc. I went in looking for it and the staff looked at me like I had a duck on my head, asking what I was looking for. When I said I just like to explore, all I got was a blank stares. Several of them scrambled to the back office, and apparently some of the content is no longer available (!) and some has moved onto the main bookshelves. Much of the material is not in a form factor for smaller bookshelves, and certainly not to be checked out. There apparently will not be a pure reference section again!

And they're open! Hooray! The San Marcos library was closed…read morefor 3 months for renovations. They recently reopened and we stopped in for a quick visit. They remodeled the reference desk and moved it to a different spot. It looks so modern now! I think the rest of the project was behind the scenes because everything else looks the same. I'm a big fan of this library. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Looking for something to do? Their calendar is full of activities for all age groups. Cheers to 2026!

Always Vote "Yes" On Libraries: San Marcos Version…read more As a teacher, I see firsthand how important spaces like the San Marcos Library are to the growth of our community. This library isn't just a place to check out books -- it's a critical resource that supports students, working adults, families, and lifelong learners. It offers a welcoming environment, updated technology, educational workshops, and a carefully curated collection that reflects the diversity of our community. In a time when educational gaps are widening, the San Marcos Library serves as a bridge -- providing access, opportunity, and a safe place to learn. Protecting spaces like this isn't just about preserving tradition; it's about investing in the success of every generation that walks through its doors. Libraries will always get five stars. AMENITIES *Air conditioned *Clean *Study rooms are first come first sign-up *Ample parking *Great hours *Safe *Accessible

What a beautiful campus!…read more I never imagined this campus to look like this. Nestled in San Diego county. I don't know about their class offerings but the acceptance rate is 95% which doesn't make it a very prestigious college but perhaps it's a push for expansion.

CSUSM is a hit and missed depending on what you plan on majoring. The biology department is a…read morecomplete joke. There are some older and good professors, but most of the newer professors are all UC rejects who seek a tenured position at this school and care very little about students once they tenured. The chair of the department, Jancovich is a lost cause. Now, I am starting to understand why the department of education is being dismantled. You get people who sits on their butt with 6 figured salaries and not actually helping students. The chair used to be Dr Escobar and he was ok. But now it's Jancovich and he will find ways to push students away. His emails will always say " there's nothing he can do" I mean that should be his life quote of sort. Pretty useless. If you're planning to major in biol, go to UCSD. Even if it means staying at the comm college a bit longer. Or a different school, don't come here it's a complete joke. This is coming from me, a current student who had to deal with it and eventually changed my major to biochemistry. The two more organized departments are the chemistry and computer science departments. The chemistry depart is organized, and the computer science department is very solid. Though not everyone want to major in it because of the amount of math that students have to take. Other than that, nobody cares especially if you're a biology major. I changed my major to biochemistry because of how unsupportive and disorganized the biology department is.

I have had nothing but a terrible time at this school. One of the counselors even told me "you…read morecannot have any more appointments," after I had only had 4 in a 4 year span.

great, affordable, neighborhood college extension! if you're in esco, check it out, they have…read moreeverything the big campus has!

Had the opportunity to visit the Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College last night to see…read moreHadestown Teen Edition. The theater is small but beautiful. I absolutely love that the seats are spacious and you have lots of leg room when sitting. The building lobby is well lit and pretty spacious. There are men's and women's restroom. It's handicap accessible as well. I would definitely come back and watch another musical or play here.

Palomar College is located in San Marcos, California. The freeway access to the junior college is…read moreeasy. You travel up either the 5 or the 15 Freeways to the 78 Freeway. Then you travel either east of West along the 76 to reach the college. There is ample parking located all along the front of the campus. There is an excellent and renowned glass blowing department at Palomar College. It is part of the Arts Department at the school. There is a student and teacher sale usually held three times a year. At the sale, which is open to the public, you can find the most beautiful glass and ceramic vases, bowls and objects. Earlier this month there was a sale. I attended and was able to find several glass items that I treasure. I also bought a little blue and beveled ceramic dish that I have placed in my entryway to hold my house keys.

I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

Faculty involvement with student success for academic success…read more Does not support students for success. More drop out then matriculate. Too expensive for a haphazard education. Why would a university change a students grade make r them ineligible without notifying the student first?

I am a former employee, and I would like to advise all from working and going to school at this…read moreinstitution. First and foremost, this is a private school. So, everything is for profit. Tuition is INSANE for what you are getting. Students complain about the services, or lack of services, and honestly the money isn't going anywhere apparent. The departments that help students were drastically cut during my time working here, and in my department alone, more than 8 (out of about 12) people either were fired or layed off or quit due to stress in the course of a year. Meanwhile the CEO is making business class flights to washington dc and meeting with congressmen, directors are having fancy lunches as business expenses, and they do all they can to try and suck more innocent students into there very pretty trap. On our orientation and open house days, we were instructed to show off they schools assets, even though students would likely never use or have the opportunità to use the technology available. I truly hope this BUSINESS (not a school) CRASHES AND BURNS. B Corp my **** Yeah right. The people who run this place are cooperate junkies, FRAUD teachers who repost research under the guise of new titles (true true true), and a bunch of cheap sell outs. DO NOT GO HERE :---)

For Mother's Day every year, the family crowds into a couple of vehicles, we head to an overpriced…read morerestaurant for a "Mother's Day Special" (which is really the regular menu jazzed up with higher prices and maybe a pastel carnation or two for Mom and Grandma), we wait for frackin' ever even though we have a reservation, then are hurried through an overcrowded dining room with hungry kids going bananas and then we empty our pocketbooks and head home. Everyone leaves more exhausted, unnerved and impoverished than when we began. So this year we decided to do something completely different. My Mom heard from a co-worker about the Old Escondido Mother's Day Home Tour. Now I know what your thinking, "SERIOUSLY? A home tour? In ESCONDIDO?! Aren't there GANGS there?! DRUGS?! The MEXICAN MAFIA?!!!" And I'm here to tell you, not only was the Mother's Day Home Tour fun and charming but I didn't even see one drive-by. The 2010 13th Annual Mother's Day Home Tour covered 5 properties in Escondido on 6th and 7th avenue in the Historic District. Most of the homes were built in the 1915s and painstakingly restored to beautiful detail. Volunteer docents from the Historical Society provided intimate details about the architecture, the original inhabitants and interesting stories about each property. $15 a person (really just a donation for the Historical Society) covered the tour and provided a nicely detailed program and refreshments at the last home on the tour in a lovely English Garden setting. All the walking and a few long lines were a bit much for my 80 - something Grandma, but I managed to find street parking nearby and chauffeured her around to the different homes. There were also shuttles available from some classic cars owners who volunteered for the day which included a 1924 Model T Runabout which was a real treat. A lone pedicab entrepreneur also tried to solicit folks for a ride but blasting old skool Jay-Z really didn't entice the garden party set. So if you're looking for something a little different than the average Mother's Day hoopla, take your Mom up to Escondido for the tour and then treat her to some margaritas and Mexican food afterward in the afternoon. Your Mom won't be disappointed and neither will your pocketbook!

i love this b&n so much it is my go to bookstore for cds like ahhhh i bought my ts 1989 cd from…read morehere & my ttpd cd from here it is the best place to buy cds even tho its a bookstore lol

The store in general is usually clean...but the women's bathroom always smells terrible and it's…read moregross. I've been to this location easily 5+ times, and every time it has this stench that's hard to describe- something like a swamp or dirty drain. It's disgusting. Most of the staff is friendly, so that's nice.