We would frequent Mission Viejo Library before COVID. Gosh, I miss those days of lounging in one of…read morethe library's comfortable chair or couch reading a book or connecting to their WiFi to browse the internet. Not too much has changed. They have self checkout stations but I'm old school and like to engage with the staff upon checkout. The computers truly need some deep cleaning. The copier alcove has a change machine, a bench, and table; located to the right of the checkout counter, just yards down the hall. Most heartening, a bin is dedicated to worn American flags (located to the right of the fireplace room). Other donation containers may sometimes include Marine donations and gently used purses. This library proudly displays local artists' artwork and changes it up from local schools. Most of the library books are in great shape and you can sometimes find multiple copies. Restrooms are located to the right immediately upon entering the library's automatic sliding glass doors; there are also restrooms near the adult non-fiction area. A little concerned that the parking lot is not clearly lit upon your exit of the library, if leaving after sunset.

The library is huge, it has so many tables and comfortable seats all over. I appreciate the little…read morerooms available to use for study groups. I saw so many people studying and reading, I felt inspired to enjoy a good book. They have a genealogy section which has so much interesting information to explore! I got lost in their Civil War books too. I love the local artwork from high school and elementary students. An awesome way to showcase the creativity of students in the community. They have clean bathrooms and friendly staff. I'd come back.

The San Juan Capistrano public library was one of my favorite stops during my late November visit…read moreto San Juan Capistrano. When researching what to do in town, the library kept popping up, mostly because of its architecture, and I'm so glad I made it a point to walk over to the library located on the edge of town. Yes, the building is absolutely stunning and incredibly unique... but what truly made the experience extra special for me were the librarians. They were so genuinely kind and welcoming and I very proudly added an Orange County Library card to my growing collection (a personal joy, honestly). It was the perfect place to wander aimlessly amongst the stacks of books, charge my devices, sit and relax, and browse through their national park books. The Friends of the San Juan Capistrano Library Bookstore was also open and had a great selection that made it very hard to leave empty handed. This library is beautiful, peaceful, resource rich (more than just books!) I wish I lived closer so I could come more often.

This is a nice little library. It's part of the OC Library system. Its like a maze inside. Books…read moreare in little cubbies. They have plenty of seating and a beautiful courtyard with a fountain. I didn't check out a book since I came by train.

The staff there are always so welcoming and helpful, no matter what you need. I'm always impressed…read moreby how extensive their collection is, you can find pretty much anything you're looking for. Plus, they have a great selection of new releases and popular titles. Yes, that includes PS5 and Switch games you could borrow. I went gaga for it. Goodbye sleep. It's definitely a gem in the community for book lovers and learners alike.

It's a wonderful place to study! So spacious and there are a lot of things to do to rest and walk…read morearound the area. God bless you all.

I usually visit a smaller branch library in the OC library system but have recently started…read morechecking out books here. The selection is much larger than most other libraries in the OC system and, as a voracious reader of nonfiction, they have much more on their shelves. The library is clean and well organized with comfortable seating here and there. They have multiple self checkout stations and helpful staff at the front counter. A self checkout station I recently attempted to use kept telling me the book I was trying to checkout didn't exist so I went to the counter where the kind fellow working quickly checked me out with no problem and mentioned they were aware of an intermittent issue with the code reader at one of the stations, likely the one I was using. Their restrooms are kept immaculate and they have a Friends of the Library store where used books can be purchased. Plentiful parking is available as it is located at the edge of a large shopping plaza; very convenient if I need to pick up a bottle of wine to go with a book.

I've been hesitant to leave a bad review for the rude librarians who work here (the older lady and…read morethe dark haired one), but I see it's not just a "me problem." I don't know why people work here when they have an issue with kids. There's literally scavenger hunts, toddler programs, Lego days and all kinds of other things for children. Not to mention there really doesn't seem to be an issue with people and kids talking loudly, unless you get one of the ride librarians. It's really sad they act this way bc otherwise we really like it and come here almost weekly.

There was a book I wanted to read that, among all the OC libraries, was only available on the shelf…read morehere. I could have had it sent to a library closer to me but I knew I'd eventually be in the area so I stopped here while running errands one day. It's located at the civic center where there is plenty of parking. The library is small but seemed to have plenty of places for patrons to sit. It was very quiet on the Thursday afternoon I visited. I noticed they have a good-sized children's section as well as a "Friends of the Library" used bookstore at the entrance. Once inside, I quickly found the book I was after, used the self-check-out monitor at the front desk and was quickly on my way.

Its hard to know how to rate this library. I think the current 3.5 rating is pretty accurate…read more Great location with easy parking. Bright sunny space with a solid selection of books. Staff are moderately helpful. The Big Issue? Noise. You have the usual library sounds (kids asking questions, parents answering, people looking for books, group work, occasional community events). But there are also people answering their phones, loud greetings, and worse, library staff engaging in social-hour-level conversations. One of the women is by far the worst. She acts like she is greeting her friends at a Starbucks. Today she chatted with a neighborhood friend by the magazine racks so loud I had to shush her. If the library staff cant model quiet in their own library, why would patrons? Geez!

I visited here on a weekday morning and it was quite busy! There is a large free parking lot in the…read moreback that is open to the public but has several spots specifically designated only for library patrons. I came here to get a specific book that only this branch within the OC library system had. You can have a book sent to the library closest to you but I hadn't been to San Clemente for a while, so I wanted to make the drive; it was nice to walk around the old town area after grabbing the book. Librarians were very nice and the library was quiet with quite a few tables and chairs within an open space. One of the more inviting libraries in OC.

Love the library! Old school affordable way to find all resources needed. Books, cd's, dvd's and…read morenow they have "things at the library" to check out like-instruments, tools, games, travel equipment etc. Love that they have activities and craft events for youth and adults. All free to public! Staff is very nice! Thanks SC Library.. You're the best!

This is one of the cutest libraries I have ever walked into…read more It's like an adorable boutique library, with a full on fairy garden with sculptures. And a super cute little bookstore connected to the library just to the right down a few steps, very dog, friendly extremely people friendly, and the price of the books are extraordinarily affordable. I found several. Some of them are for me and a few for friends that I know will appreciate the good reads.

Great library for kids love the wonderful green fairy garden in front where all kids can play & use…read moretheir imagination to their hearts content. They also have many activities for kids & adults each month. Be sure to check this place out of you have kids they'll love it.

Updating this review, mainly because since my last review, I've been here two times,…read more Just want to mention that while I was in the middle of printing very important document (medical lab request ) Next thing I know is... All the computer are turned off ! 5 o'clock closing time. No warning they just all turned off. Small notice probably had something covering that window on the computer screen. My document was sent to the printer & spooled - final print mode. But everybody's computer turned off exactly at five despite if there documents were sent to the printer. But if the computers are turned off. It won't print them. Please fix this situation somehow in someway. I do appreciate that the last two times I went there and had issues with something. (or somebody else did). Someone was kind enough to quickly help from the front desk.

My daughters class went on a field trip here and they had a back "classroom" they used to teach the…read morekids how to look things up at the library and have an opportunity to check out a book. It was a really cool experience especially for some kids who may never have gone to a public library. I'm giving it 4 stars just because there was some questionable characters right by the kids section but they have no control over who comes in the library.

I came here to attend commencement ceremony for a family member and left with new hope and…read moreinspiration. The track and field was clean, new and organized. There were tents for medical assistance and water available since it was hot. I loved that. The bleachers were accessible and I was impressed. I found myself roaming around campus after 2 decades and some and was in awe of the changes that had evolved since I was a wee lad. Simply amazing. New buildings, computers, resources and amazing staff like Ericka at admissions who helped answer some questions I had. The icing on the cake is that Saddleback college has won awards for being one of the best community colleges in the US. Congrats to all graduating students and good luck to present and future students. This is an amazing asset to the community.10/10

I'd give Saddleback College Online website a 3 stars…read more The college itself seems outstanding academically, and they offer the one online class I really need, which is the onlyI reason I stayed enrolled. But honestly, their website experience has been one of the most frustrating college portals I've used. I consider myself very computer savvy. I've successfully handled registration, payments, class enrollment, and online portals with Chaffey College, Fullerton College, Santa Ana College, and even UCLA pre-hospital programs online without major issues. Saddleback's system, however, feels overly complicated and cluttered. I literally made 3calls all while trying to navigate through the clutter. The site constantly times out, and there seem to be glitches between the main portal and Outlook web app. I'd click to view messages and get a "hang on while we sign you out" message instead. Then I'd rush back into MySite before the session expired again. Even something simple like checking my Summer 2026 classes felt unnecessarily difficult. There are too many tabs, locks, checklists, tutorials, and steps all over the homepage. It feels overwhelming instead of user-friendly. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for students who aren't comfortable with technology or for international students navigating the system for the first time. My first experience calling for help back in March was positive, but recently I felt like support would rather have me drive to campus with my laptop instead of explaining things clearly over the phone. That was disappointing. A counselor, literally suggested I drive to campus with my laptop ‍ I really think the website design needs improvement. Simpler navigation and a cleaner layout would make a huge difference because the current setup is unnecessarily confusing for students trying to complete basic tasks online. I really hope that for summer semester all these glitches clear up.