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.

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 can't believe I've never been to this library and community center before. I was very impressed…read morewith the overall campus, especially all the fountains outside. It had a really peaceful vibe. I came today for a free adult art class they had and I guess they do a free art/craft class for adults on the last Wednesday of every month. Today's class was to make pressed flower sun catchers. I cannot believe it was all free! They provided all the supplies and instruction. Mia & Helen were fabulous instructors and helped through the whole process. I can't wait to come for more classes in the future.

Quaint library in the community center. It's quiet but they are relaxed about chit chat…read more There a ton of available computers but go to the 'Workstation' desk to reserve one. Bring handy wipes for the keyboard and mouse; not too clean.

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.

I was confused at first when my GPS took me to Ladera Ranch Middle School but quickly realized this…read morebranch of the OC Library is part of the school and you park in the school parking lot. Once you enter the building you must go upstairs (or take an elevator) to get to the library (otherwise you end up inside the school). This library is one of the smaller branches I've been to and the layout was initially a bit confusing to me. But I soon found the adult non-fiction section and located the specific book I was after. I didn't spot any self-checkout stations so went to the front desk where a pleasant gentleman took care of things and sent me on my way. I'm rarely in this area so doubtful I'll be back and instead will take care of the book's return via the OC Library's sytem where one can return a book to any branch and it will be transported to the correct location.

The library is in between the middle school and the elementary school. You have to go up the steps…read moreto get into the room with the large stairs leading up to the library. Once you're through the first doors to get into the library, there's a US flag drop off box for tattered flags to be disposed of. There's a voter ballot drop off box next to the library. There's plenty of parking in the lot on a weekend morning. I walked in here looking lost and the librarian at the circulation desk immediately clocked it. She helped me find the self print area. The cost to print is 0.15 per page. Printing was quick. I forgot my PIN for my library card but I was able to update it quickly so I could add funds to pay for the label I was printing. The stairs had some rubbish probably from the students who come through here. The library is a little small but I didn't spend too much time to get to peruse all their selections.

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!

Came by here recently attend an OC Public Library summer kick off event with children's book author…read moreBen Clanton as the guest speaker. Fun times! We all got complimentary books and got his autograph too, with personalization if you wanted to meet him at the end of the event.

My first time visiting this local library, and I was pleasantly surprised that there was a musical…read moreperformance available to attend. The atmosphere is welcoming and family friendly. For the month of May this was a lively way to brighten up the day.

There are multiple zones for studying. Available computers and study-rooms to work on group…read moreprojects. The staff super nice too! Highly recommend!

Don't say you all are open when you're not. Update your times on yelp and google. I drove 10…read moreminutes out of my way because I needed a place to study and your website said you were open when you weren't.