Martin Luther King Jr. Library is one of the largest libraries I've been to. There are a total of 9…read morefloors and the top floors tend to be areas where you have to be quiet or silent. It's probably for those who don't want to be distracted by noise. Not sure if this is why the escalator didn't take me to those floors. It's a nice and relaxing place to go to. They even have a dvds, blu-ray, and other media sections from the first floor as well as the children's library room I believe. It can be quite challenging to navigate because there are too many floors and if you want to select books based on genre, you may need to go floor by floor. Inside the elevator, if you look at the top, you'll see text of multiple sections from each floor. Anyways, I think it's a good place for students to study here even though that I rarely go there to study during my time as a student.

Why is this library not 24-7? Back at UC Davis we had a 24-7 library…read more Gosh darn yall need to improve... Not recommended for night owls.

Walked by many times and didn't get to go inside until recently attended an event in the library…read more It's a huge two-story library with many seatings and it's very spacious. This is one of the nicest libraries I've been in around the area. This library is conveniently located next to the Central Park. After coming here, it's also nice to scroll around the park as well. There is also a Safeway and a few restaurants in the complex across the street (Homestead).

Massive in size!!!…read more Since I was in need of some entertainment for my toddler, a library was the best bet for my book loving little monster. The library is huge, very clean, and the staff is kind. Navigating the library is pretty easy but the staff is open to assist and answer any questions you may have. The Santa Clara City Library comes highly recommended.

I might be biased because it's my local library, but I think the Milpitas Library is an excellent…read morelibrary (and the Santa Clara Library system in general)! The library is relatively new with several little rooms for meet ups etc. and a larger auditorium where they have book sales and classes/lectures. There's also a way to get discount tickets through the library, but I have never done it myself (I think you need to check in the first of the month or something). The library is clean and well kept, and the books have been in relatively good condition. The DVDs are often damaged, but I haven't found any circulation of DVDs that isn't like that. Library also has eBooks and the ability to place holds via the website or app. Holds are picked up to the left of the parking structure entrance in the first set of shelves on the left as you walk past the self checkout kiosks.

Upon entering the garage, I could sense this library has many conveniences to make it easy to enjoy…read morea public library. This is great! Connection: Wifi is great! Just select SCC Library District to access. Space: This library is brightly lit and its ambiance feels welcoming and friendly. It's not enormous, but it seems to have the necessary sections and I was impressed there was an entire section of books written in Chinese. Very cool! Most of the library is one floor but there is one section that has a second floor. There is a variety of seating throughout the library including cafe style seating, arm chairs, "diner booth" high tech seating with large screens and plugs, bar style, "team" tables equipped with plugs. I was very pleased with all the options I could choose from. And many people seemed to take residence in some of the spaces and this please me because that's exactly what I need, a place where I can work for hours on end. I did notice some seating is cushioned but a lot of seating is either wood or plastic. Not sure how long the comfort will last over the hours. Fuel: No food in the library. I do see some people drinking water or even cupped drinks. I appreciate it, just make sure you clean up after yourself. Next to my table there is a trash bin and there are recycling and garbage bins around the library.

A hidden gem of a library! Los Gatos library is the only one of its kind and is on their own…read morelibrary card system. Books, media, even laptops are checked out and can only be checked back in at the library! What draws our family to the LGL is the beautiful and unique space it's created for little learners, studios students, and the working professionals! Love the tech station that provides access to a 3D printer and their summer reading program which has encouraged my littles to stick their noses into books as their activity if choice this summer! Bravo Los Gatos Library!

Our family has been coming to the LG Library for many years, even before they remodeled in 2012…read more This library is beautiful (both inside and outside), the librarians/staff are friendly/helpful and their restrooms are always clean. When my daughter was little, she loved reading in one of the cozy upholstered circular reading nooks in the Children's Room. Besides books/audiobooks/DVD's/CD's, you could borrow park passes, various kinds of board games, puzzles and kits (such as stargazing telescope kit, pollinator kit, ukulele kit, gardening kit, and sewing machine kit.) Recently, I've noticed that you could even borrow an induction cooktop. They also offer free 3D printing (1 per month), and drop-in tech help. They have a seed library as well. They have a technology lab, and you could reserve study rooms. The library also hosts different events for adults and children. I attended the "Summery Vegetable Success" event in the Technology Lab on Sunday. The speaker, a UC Master Gardener, was very experienced, and her talk was very interesting and informative! I feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful library in our community.

Small library with a shaded, closed in patio and kind and helpful staff. There is a small parking…read morelot in the rear.

This library is fantastic, situated in a lovely location. Although there is only one study room…read moreavailable for a maximum of one hour, it would be great to have more options. It would also be beneficial to have more San Jose library cards for renewal purposes. The staff is extremely friendly, supportive, and willing to assist. They went above and beyond to help my mother with obtaining her library card, showing great care and kindness. The collection of books is extensive, however, it would be wonderful to see an increase in French and Arabic titles, as they are quite rare in this library as well as other San Jose branches. Overall, I have a deep appreciation for this library and highly recommend it to others.

We love our local library! It is clean, beautiful, and the books are well- stocked. The librarians…read moreare always kind and friendly. The Friends of the Library also do some commendable work! Thank you for your hard work!

I had a very disappointing experience today, September 3, at the San Jose Almaden Branch Library…read more As a resident of the Almaden area for more than 15 years, I have used this library frequently for working and studying and have always appreciated having it as a community resource. Today was my first time reserving one of the group meeting rooms because I had an important Zoom meeting scheduled from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. With the assistance of a library staff member, I successfully reserved the room and received an email confirmation. About five minutes after my Zoom meeting had started, the branch manager interrupted my meeting and told me that I needed to leave because the room belonged to someone else. Since I saw that a group of children was waiting to use the room, I cooperated and left without arguing. After my meeting, however, I showed the manager my confirmation email, which clearly demonstrated that I had reserved the room correctly. I was then told that there had been a system error and that the room had been double-booked. What I found most upsetting was not the system error itself, but the way the situation was handled. Before asking me to leave in the middle of my meeting, the manager did not check my confirmation email or first verify whether I had made a valid reservation. Instead, I felt that it was immediately assumed that I was the one who had made a mistake. As an Asian woman, I also could not help but wonder whether I was being treated differently, particularly because the other party involved was white. I cannot know the manager's intention, but the interaction left me feeling uncomfortable, dismissed, and disrespected. I understand that technical errors and double bookings can happen. However, I believe the appropriate response would have been to first verify both reservations, explain the situation respectfully, and work with both parties to find a solution rather than abruptly asking one person to leave an ongoing meeting. After being a longtime resident and regular user of this library, I was extremely disappointed by today's experience. I hope the library will review both its room reservation system and how staff handle situations like this so that all patrons are treated with courtesy, fairness, and respect.

This library is beautiful and spacious. Love that they have guest computers for public access for…read morenon-students!! I just wish they allowed access to the SCU computers for alumni, or had guest computers on the second and third floors. I really appreciate that most people here tend to respect the fact that libraries are meant to be quiet. The third floor study room is really nice and boasts an amazing view of the campus. Parking is free on weekends and street parking is available as well! They also offer free 2 hour visitor parking permits (any time after 8 PM is free), and anyone is able to access the library without needing a student ID card prior to 7 PM. Additionally, the Sunstream Cafe is usually open and has a variety of caffeinated beverages & snacks available for purchase. This library is a gem and I love that it closes on the later side.

Very quiet library, open to public, extensive open hours, and parking is easy. Nice supporting…read morestaff.

As a first time visitor, I loved the children's area! It was incredibly organized, clean and a big…read moreplay area for children. My son ran to see the fishes and explore which made me very happy because normally he is very shy about new places. He had his therapy here and he had so much fun! I'll be coming back here and have my son play with all the other kids during summer. I also love the calendar they have for the months and activities planned.

This was my first time visiting the Cupertino Library. We were their to support some young…read moredirectors debuting their short movies. The library has two levels and restrooms. The screening was in a room on the 2nd floor. Great job all and wishing you all the support and luck you need.

I've been coming here more recently to study and it's been great. I really like the separated study…read moreroom with separate cubbies. It really allows you to focus and not be distracted. This location has ample parking and a good selection of DVDs and CDs as well if you're looking for media. I really like how they have a Darth Vader at the entrance and always decorate him for each Holiday! I've seen some events in their large event room but haven't participated in any yet. The staff are friendly and attentive. This library also offers a water refilling station at the front too which is a plus! I recommend this library for families and individuals!

This is a part of San Jose libraries . It's a bit small compared to other San Jose public libraries…read moreI have been to. The parking is limited . The kids playing section is good and spacious though and the staff is helpful . Books collection is fine . When I went there , someone was doing reading to the kids which was great . Also there was a darth Vader statue at the entrance which my kids loved .

I Love To Read!!!…read more This is where the Evergreen Branch Library comes in !!! This Library is Modern, Clean, Brightly lit and Has state of the Art Computers!!! There's a Computer Program that has Every Book catalogued !!! The Computer Resource Room has state of the Art Desk Tops hooked to the Internet !!!! Automated Check In Book Drop!! Kids Section Clean Restrooms Private Meeting Rooms Librarian's. Are Friendly and Welcoming !!! For all these Reasons!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Library!!! I keep my Mind And Pimp Hand Strong!!!

I came to buy some used books to bring on a first time birthday ocean cruise, and the two…read morelibrarians that I spoke to were very helpful. Paperback books are $0.50, easy to donate on a ship's library . It's a very pretty library, quiet and few people when I went on Thursday. It's a great place to come to study!