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.

Went into the John Steinbeck Public Library because I saw a video of it online & since I went to…read morethe National Steinbeck Center had to check this out, they have a nice sculpture of Steinbeck out front. The video had Snappy the Turtle on there so I had to go see him. He's near the entrance on the Left. It's nice to see a live creature in a library. There's a New Books section, John Steinbeck collection, many computers, Teenage area even w/ video games to play. If I lived closer I'd use this library.

This is a fantastic library with a considerate and professional staff who welcomes every member of…read morethe public. This is a public library - so naturally there is an appropriate educate one needs to follow when attending this facility. Other reviewers are critical of the staff and how they handle situations. I've had the pleasure to attend this library long enough to see situations handled both well, and others that could use improvement but overall I applaud the staff at the library for doing their very tough job. You all do a much better job than I would be able to. Thank you for your hard work for our community! My customer experience has been very good and I'll continue to visit this library on a regular basis. See you soon!

Been here many times, customer service was fast and friendly. They helped me look for a movie that…read morewas not on their shelves but was at the Steinbeck library. Library is very decorative and eye catching for the holidays. Restroom is very clean also.

Excellent selection. Staff very helpful, so glad I found it. Have always gone to Steinbeck since…read moreit was a few blocks from my house, now I have moved and this library is also convenient to this home. So nice and clean. I attended a gardening class there and everyone was super helpful. I am very proud of this library.

I like this little community library. They have a paperback swap rack, so give a book and take one…read more(or not). I enjoy donating my magazines and books, here. Right in the front entrance hall there are free books and magazines, for whoever wants one. Before Covid, I use to drop by on occasion. Now, not so much. However, I am very impressed with all the foreign language dvds(movies) that are available. Community computers are available. Just be vigilant that homeless people will sleep in the chairs, during the day. A safe quiet place, where they hide out.

The staff is really friendly every time I've gone in with questions. They have a summer reading…read moreprogram for children and adults and I think it's a pretty cool way to get the community involved with reading. They also have a weekly summer lunch program once a week. The space is pretty neat too. They have a play area and chairs spread out for readers. They have a homework center as well. My favorite part was that they have a decent selection of Spanish books being that I'm trying to teach my baby how to read in Spanish first.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!