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    Garden Grove Chapman Library

    3.4 (18 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Long C.

    I pass by this library many times but I never got a chance too to check it out. With everything slowly going back to normal since the pandemic, might as well check this out. Plenty of parking and it's right next to a park. Staff are wearing but don't expect patrons to because of the CDC guidelines. It's small but it's very convenient and clean if you are looking for a place to study outside of home. Free WiFi so that's a good thing. There are tables but not sure if there are plugs if you are planning to stay longer since there is only one section that has a plug but it's right next to the bathroom. Overall, it is a nice library and it's worth checking out.

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    Courtney C.

    We love coming here. They have fun events for kids like storytime, reading to a dog, summer reading programs & book clubs. They had an author, Mara James, come in and read to the kids which was a cute story about emotions. After that they sang songs, played games & an activity the kids enjoyed, playing under a big parachute while they sang & danced. This library has fun summer activities almost every Thursday. They also serve free lunches for kids every week day in the summer. This library is nice and quiet most of the time although there is an abundance of homeless people walking in and out of the library, they're also outside of it too. The library staff are helpful and also patient when I have overdue items. Very good library. Lauren & Kim are very helpful & kind

    Kids Corner has tables and computers for kids to do their homework.
    JX C.

    Garden Grove Chapman Library is pretty small, but you can definitely come here for your basic library needs. They have an area designated specifically for students (or with their parents) to study called "Kid's Corner". They also have computers and tables set up in this area as well. It's kind of nice, since there aren't that many tables available int he adult areas. So...if you bring a kid, you'll def have a place to study. :) Love the fact that all the Orange County public libraries have an online system to help you locate books at their location or other nearby libraries. Check out the county link http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/OC%20Public%20Libraries/Library%20Locator to help you find the book you're looking for.

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    Huntington Beach Central Library - Side walkway of book section

    Huntington Beach Central Library

    4.6(395 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Beautiful and clean library. Spacious area and plenty of electrical outlets. Cute gift shop with…read morereasonable price, also section of used books that organized and well maintained. Big water features inside the library. I enjoy working here. They also dont have restrictions to bring food or drinks like some public library.

    This is my favorite library. The building is very spacious, well-maintained, and has plenty of room…read morewhether you're looking to study, read, or just spend a quiet afternoon. Weekdays it is open from 9 AM to 9 PM, but closed on Sundays. Huge lot for parking. The library itself is beautiful. There's a large fountain in the center of the building that gives the space a unique, open feel, and it makes the library feel more like a community gathering place with an air of nostalgia and calmness that comes with a spa day. There are lots of tables and study areas spread throughout the library, so it's never difficult to find a place to sit. The collections are plentiful, with a wide selection of books across different genres, mixed media, and materials for everyone including a dedicated children's area. One feature that was new to me was the Makerspace. It's available by appointment for library card holders, and you'll need to bring your own design or project idea. An instructor is there to guide you through the process, which makes it less intimidating for anyone interested in learning something new. It lives next to a café located on the lower level, which is convenient if you plan on spending a few hours studying or working. Overall, this is an amazing library with great amenities, plenty of space, and resources that go beyond books. This is somewhere I recommend everyone checks out when they're in the area - pun intended.

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    Fountain with sprial walkway

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    Golden West College Library - Public Services Desk.

    Golden West College Library

    4.6(7 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Golden West College has a wonderful library and staff here to help out with books and resources. I…read morewent to this college for a little while years back, and I always felt comfortable studying here with my homework. There are good study groups too you can bond with, and make friends with in helping you reach your academic goals. Its just a wonderful library.

    Awesome library! I think it's open to the community too, so it doesn't seem like you have to be a…read morestudent to study here (still gotta pay for parking though). This is a nice library - newer than the one they had closer to the middle of campus. I like the third floor (which is the library's 2nd floor - as the first floor is occupied by their computer center/tech lab). It's pretty quiet up here most of the time and the students keep to themselves. There are plenty of outlets on the third floor so you can plug in and recharge your laptop while you study. Plenty of seating as well - I like the ones that line the HUGE picturesque glass windows that overlook the parking lot, Goldenwest Street and beyond. You can see the mountain range far far in the backdrop on clearer days. A great plus is the strong wifi connection here and also that it was nicely ventilated/air conditioned - so it creates a nice refuge from the heat waves we've been having in the area lately. The staff/librarians here are friendly - I haven't had to use any of their services or expertise, but they're always cheerful/happy looking. Restrooms are clean for the most part - the ones on the 1st and 2nd floor tend to get messy throughout the door due to the traffic, the cleanest ones I feel, are on the 3rd floor as most students don't head up that high. Hours can be a bit better - maybe open later during the week and even have hours during the weekends if budget permits. Current hours - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8a to 845p and Fridays 8am to 3p.

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    Golden West College Library - Learning Resource Center

    Learning Resource Center

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    Newhope Library - New Library Card, who this?!

    Newhope Library

    4.1(16 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    It's surprisingly busy but I think it's great if you have kids as the junior book selection is big…read moreand they have a creative lab Personally this library branch is small for me and there's aren't a lot of tables with outlets to set up for a long study session but I still enjoyed my time despite those caveats

    I was planning on visiting the library branch on Civic Center but read they were closed until next…read moreyear. This location is right on the border of Garden Grove off of 1st st and New Hope. Parking is a little tricky so keep an eye out for where to enter and exit only. Came here to figure out what was going on with my library card as I'm signed up for services on many apps like Kanopy, Hoopla and Mango.I forgot what my pin was and the staff here helped me out and let me know it's the last 4 digits of my phone number. They also issued me a new library card as the existing one I had was a joke! I got it in Fall of 2019 and it had a little animation of some books and the lamination was all janky. The library clerk was this older Asian woman and she upgraded my library card for me and I got to choose the one I wanted and went with one with the Civic Center in the background. The card came with a regular sized card and one for your key chain. Thanks to the Santa Ana library card, I'm able to get access to all of these free apps with books for e-loan, magazines for e-loan, films, t.v. shows similar to Netflix and a language app. (I deleted Duo Lingo and use Mango). The Santa Ana library card is the one that gets me the most access. Definitely recommend getting one. I no longer live in the city but they renewed the old one I had with my current address. I have a library card for the city of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana and Santa Ana's card is the best! Also the staff were all very helpful and kind. I ended up calling about my pin number on the new card and the guy that answered stayed with me on the phone to see if my pin would work and it did!

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    Ironing beads samples from the internet.

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    Newhope Library - Kids get to play/do these perler beads here for free now. They can even take them home when done. Thanks library staff.

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    Kids get to play/do these perler beads here for free now. They can even take them home when done. Thanks library staff.

    Fountain Valley Library - Library hours

    Fountain Valley Library

    2.9(51 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    My son and I are readers, and the Friends of the Library sell quality books cheaply on Saturdays…read more We visit there every few months or so. In need of cheap middle school books and thesauruses, I went there last Saturday and found three thesauruses and a number of other fine books for my classroom. One great find was the graphic novel for The Giver. Parking is ample and easy.

    Need to get a grip on the book shop pricing. Last week the…read moregirl tried to charge me $7 for books. Then the other woman told her it's $3.50. She tried to charge double on 3 of the books. This week, April 29th, the same woman that tried to over charge me, overcharged me this week. I told her what the last lady said. Paperback is $1, hardback is $2. She said, no, the paperback was $2, and it's based on size. I told her before the person said it was all paperback $1, hardback $2 You need to get a grip and speak to the woman's boss, she was working in the morning. Why would we pay $2 when we can get paperback books at every other library shop. It's the older lady with red hair. I asked her knowing that she was wrong like the week before. What makes you determine what's $1 or $2 on paperback. She showed the smallest novel you could see and said that's $1. Training to make sure that everyone understands it is important. I just paid it. It's not the price but the principle of the matter, and probably the price too knowing she's charging double of everyone else, including your staff and other library's.

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    Fountain Valley Library - Book store hours

    Book store hours

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    Stanton Library - Entry way

    Stanton Library

    3.3(23 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This was one of the most uncomfortable library experiences I've ever had…read more I arrived shortly after the library opened. Not long after, a woman with an unfriendly face sat behind me at a nearby table with a laptop. Initially, I assumed she was another patron, but I later realized she was a staff member who seemed to be observing me the entire time--which felt intrusive and unsettling. I'm sensitive to cold and often bring a small thermal pad with me for comfort. At one point, a male librarian approached me and told me I wasn't allowed to use it, stating that electrical outlets were only for computers and phones. It seemed clear that the woman had reported me to him. He also asked me to move my bags inward, although I had already done so. I also witnessed this same librarian ask a young man, who appeared to be homeless, to leave for resting his head on the table. While I understand there are policies, it felt unnecessarily harsh--especially since the individual was quiet and not disturbing anyone. Some power outlets in the library were visibly covered, which appeared to be a deliberate effort to prevent usage. That, along with the general atmosphere and how the staff handled interactions, made the space feel unwelcoming and tense. In my opinion, the overall environment is not conducive to working or studying comfortably, especially if you're hoping for a respectful and empathetic atmosphere.

    It's so sad honestly. There filled with homeless. It smells like urine and alcohol. I will never…read morebring my child back here. It honestly feels so unsafe and unsanitary. Homeless go into the bathroom to shower and lock themselves in there for a pretty long time. The city needs to urgently clean it up.

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    Stanton Library - Inside

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    Stanton Library
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