You'd think the local library would be there for the community but when they charge you 15 cents…read moreper scanned page...which costs them absolutely nothing!!! That's crazy..I brought my own thumb drive and I was going to scan them myself...they charge you the same price if you just copy it..even then at 15 cents..go to copymat in salinas..they do it for you and it's like 9 cents a page...I feel like our community library is just trying to hustle us. How can you charge for a service that costs you 0 dollars?!

I gave 4 stars because I absolutely love the librarian, Robyn. She was a tremendous help to me…read moreregarding my library account. She's always kind & helpful, and it's sweet that she remembers me. I love her customer service skills. However, I took a star away because of Liz, the very rude and arrogant clerk. Here's what happened: I came in to the library with the intent to get a shipping label printed out in an urgent manner, as I as a very short window of time to get that shipping label taped onto the package and dropped off at the post office, right around the next corner. However, after trying to get help from Liz, she kept insisting in an "oh holier than thou" manner that I could not and would not use the computer without MY library card. She said there was absolutely NO way she could allow me to use my son's library card just to log into a computer so I could print out that darn shipping label! I asked her to please speak to Robyn for a possible "override," at which point she turned around with this highly offended attitude and went back to speak to Robyn. Well, time was a ticking! She took her sweet time turning around and walking back to me; I could see that Liz was visibly upset that Robyn did indeed override her authority, so Liz deliberately took her sweet time to punch a few keys on the computer, in order to help me. I decided to still be kind, so I thanked her, at which point she ignored me, refused eye contact, then haughtily turned around and started speaking loudly to head librarian. If I need to go up to the front for help, I sure will wait to speak to one of the ladies (or gentleman, although he hasn't been the nicest in the past), but I refuse to allow someone like her, who is completely lacking in anything even remotely considered customer service skills. I hope she can learn to be kind in the future, instead of using her age as a right granted to her, to speak down and belittle us in such a rude and arrogant manner. To better days ahead! King City resident.

Super awesome and helpful staff! Getting a library card was quick and easy, and the lady was full…read moreof helpful tips, telling me all about the library's offerings. Great place, tho I've only been borrowing ebooks!

Great Wi-Fi, quiet environment, lots of table space. Close to a lot of good sources of restaurant…read morefood.

Great little library, nice places to sit and read, very helpful staff. Not a huge book collection…read morebut they have access to the Monterey Library collection as well. The online catalog lets you search for books in both libraries, and if the book is in Monterey they will ship it to the PG library in one day for pickup. So far I've been able to get almost all of the titles I've wanted.

I was visiting from out of town and I had an assignment(online exam) for school that was only open…read moreon a certain day and I was already on this trip, so I brought my laptop. I needed a good place where I could sit down, focus and take my exam. This place was perfect. A lot of seating area and good WIFI and I was able to get my exam done. Wasn't able to take a look at the books but there seems to be a huge selection. Would recommend.

First time there. Didn't know there was a separate library for young kids and teens. Now we do. We…read morehappened to pick the week that the kids library was closed for whatever reason and would reopen the following week. So we decided to stay. It was close to 5:30 pm so we thought we would have a good half hour before they closed at 6pm. At 10 minutes to 6 some person walked by and said the library was closing and within seconds turned the lights in the room off. It wasn't completely dark but enough to not be able to see writings clearly. It would have been nice to get a 10 min or so warning that they would be turning the lights off so we could wrap up what we were doing. That's so rude! Our local library is the Monterey Library but since we were in Carmel we thought we would save commute time and use it at the Carmel library. Turns out that was not the case. Our local library gives a 30 min, 15 min, then a 10 (or 5?) min notice of closing time and then even at closing time does not turn the lights off on anyone . I guess the Carmel library staff are all very anxious to get home. Just know if you go there near closing time that you will be rushed out the door very rudely and treated like you are taking up their precious time.

So many communities have libraries - I love to take a look on my travels! Some are all new, some…read morehave 3D printers or "reading caves" for kids.... THIS Library is a gem- beautiful with a fantastic selection, new books quiet reference areas and so well-kept. It has a large reference section and the top floor is fiction. Built in 1923, a memorial for Judge Harrington. WOW! It has a working fire place! A calm place to learn and centrally located.

Amazing! As a bookstore and library lover, this was an absolute must during my weekend in Big Sur…read more It feels like a library, bookstore, and art exhibit all in one- such a unique place with so much character. They have a wonderful book selection and I had to pick up a book as a souvenir from my trip. We spent about an hour here exploring, browsing the shelves, and taking in all of the interesting art. The staff were very friendly and there was even a friendly cat. Definitely worth stopping by if you're exploring Big Sur!

The Henry Miller Memorial Library is named after THAT Henry Miller, famous American novelist and…read moreresident of Big Sur for an extended period of his life. Our family saw it as we were heading back to Carmel, and decided to stop in. We were too early (it opens at 11 am) so weren't able to go inside the library, but there are quite a few art pieces displayed around the property. The side southern gate vehicle entrance had been opened early, so workers could set-up and do sound checks for the outdoor stage; to be used as a concert venue later that evening (Belle and Sebastian). Took many pictures. When the sound check started to happen (initially blaring 'Happy' by P. Williams), we knew it was time to leave.

Great people with a wonderful setting. Super responsive to all requests. Comparable to libraries…read morefrom much larger cities.

I love our village library. It's small but it has a section for little kids, a section for teens…read more(homework!), an outdoor patio, a real fireplace, free wifi and magazines, and helpful librarians. The hours are understandably limited given the limited funding and relatively small local population. They even have special events (pet a snake!) and are a critical community resource. I hope maybr day the CV wine tourist destination will someday include a literary portion as well =)

I love this library. It is inviting, bright, and very clean. The people are respectful and the…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. Its casual and comfortable atmosphere makes tutoring my students easier.

I went to Marina and Seaside branches many years ago to find the learning materials. Recently I…read morerevisited Marina library on weekends to listen the band and view the Stone drawings... That's amazing environment!

We used the conference room a two day event. The staff was amazing, everything clean and although…read morewe were there after hours the staff was waiting for us and helpful. Everything worked great and we will be using the room again.

Highly recommend the free community room for your group's next meeting or gathering. Modern, well…read moreequiped, lots of windows, easy access, plentiful parking, friendly staff. A winner all the way around. Was there recently for mini-conference, I guess you'd call it, (second time using it) and it was a great experince all the way around.

Very cute library conveniently located right downtown in Monterey. Free street parking is available…read morewith a two hour limit between the hours of 9AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. The staff are friendly and are usually available to help you with any questions.

Staff were very kind and helped sign me up for a library card! They have a lot of events going on…read moreat the branch and I recommend checking them out! There is a large selection of books and the library is well maintained!