Visited today as I needed a new library card mostly because I want to try the Libby app. I did the pre registration online before heading to the library which I would definitely recommend. Parking is spacious but I did sadly see the charging stations that they used to have here have been permanently disconnected but the machine part is still there. Maybe some day they will bring them back as they were convenient though slow. Inside staff was very friendly and assisted me with finishing the set up for my new card. It only took 5 minutes and now I have my card! I can't wait to start using Libby. I then walked around browsing the aisles and I found a wide selection of different languages which I thought was awesome. There's also plenty of study tables and many public computers. On leaving I looked around the park. I was really pleased because the grass looks nice and green and no foxtails! I saw someone playing with their dog in the field and this made me realize this is a great place to bring my dog to do some training and it's close to me. Very happy and looking forward to my next visit read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Wall inside the library - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

BEAUTIFUL space. I'm a huge fan of libraries also having additional spaces for the community. This branch happens to have a really lovely park next door. It's calming and serene. Because this is a regional branch, this is a busier library than your local branch. There is still ample parking. I was also able to find a computer right away, even though many of them were already taken. I plan to come here more often. Make sure to sign up for a library card if you haven't already. Among many other benefits, it enables you to print up to 25 pages B&BW for free every day! This alone has saved me a ton of money instead of having to go to Office Depot. read more

I really enjoyed my time at this library! The staff is friendly and happy to help me find the titles I'm looking for. The library also had lots of community resources. They have yoga classes and free tax preparation at specific times for returns within their program's scope. The parking is also very spacious. I never struggle to park there. read more

This might be my favorite library in the Valley, especially with how easy the parking situation is. It's a pretty big branch with great sections for kids, teens, and adults. Plenty of tables as well as computer work stations. It's also a relatively clean space and even the bathrooms were pretty tidy. I didn't get a chance to interact too much with staff in my most recent visit, but from what I observed they seemed pretty friendly. Great amount of resources and program information posted and they even have a cute little bookstore which I thought was cool. Again, the huge parking lot definitely gives this branch a leg up and I thought it was comfy enough to sit and do work for a few hours. read more

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I recently ventured further out past my neighborhood and ended up finding this location. I instantly fell in love because they have everything you'd hope for in a library. It has a ton of easy parking space for you to park. The library is pretty huge which means more selections of books! They have a large extensive children's literature section! I'm sold on this branch! read more

It's a good-sized branch, which allows it to stock more books & other materials (incl. a healthy large print section) and to do more programming than the tiny branches. Very clean, with a nice bookstore. (I ca do without the begging for money at the "free book" stand, though. I haven't seen that at other branches. If people wanted to pay, they would go into the store -- maybe all they can afford is the free books.) Recently, I arrived for a program, which had been cancelled. I had checked the website before leaving home, only to arrive & find a handwritten flyer on the front door. When I asked about it at the Information Desk, I was told very sweetly and apologetically that it WAS noted on social media. This still seemed like a silly response -- why would I go to social media for this sort of question? Why would I follow a library branch on social media? Frankly, social media is utterly useless for most forms of communication -- it's just The Thing now. (I used to work with the social media coordinator at my old job & we figured out that the only people who looked at the posts were people we didn't need to reach that way, like board members & press. Everyone else looked at the website or actually called.) Recently, I went to the front desk to report a broken toilet in the library's rest room. The person I approached had been pacing & swinging his arms in clear boredom. Instead of saying, "I will report it, thanks," he sent me to the Information Desk. To be fair, less than 5 minutes later, someone was there, trying to address the issue -- but it was a cleaner, not a tech. So, we're not talking about the sharpest, most pro-active staff, but they are unfailingly sweet, polite and present. read more

Such a nice library!! It is huge with a lot of seats and desks so you can totally get stuff done. Very kind staff who are extremely helpful. Will 1000% be back to check out there book store!! They had an awesome flash poster too !! read more

Well kept. Defo going back. The Library is huge and very organized. I recommend this place!

I used to live closer to the Chatsworth branch which I loved. But after moving closer & making this my local branch, I know I am in good hands. From the get go, I appreciate the very large parking lot. No need to fight for a spot here! And the interior of the library itself is also very roomy. The tall vaulted ceilings only add to that sense of openness. It also probably helps keep sounds from bouncing around so it's a very quiet library. I will admit that most of my time inside this branch is just picking up something I put a hold on online, but the few times I've taken the time to roam the aisles has been nothing short of pleasant. I haven't had much interaction with the librarians here. They definitely haven't come off as the most down for friendly chit chat. But maybe that's just due to COVID. I dunno. I won't knock them for it. read more

Let me just start by saying that our family LOVES going to the library. We like to going to various libraries across Los Angeles to see how they differ from one another. This library was out of our way but we thought it would be fun. The woman at the front desk looked really annoyed when I asked if she could check our cards to see how many books were still available to be checked out. She gave me a lot of attitude and walked away after mumbling her answer. Totally not the experience I was hoping to have here. One bright note was the sweet librarian who came to help me look for cool books that my child would be interested in. Leaving and checking out books though was a nightmare with the woman at the front desk. She was cold and did not want to help me with an issue and gave me attitude. I spoke to her boss who helped me. I would not come back to this branch again. I've been to a lot of great libraries where people are more than willing to help, even if there's an issue with checking out books. This was so awful. read more

Easy access off the 405 freeway. Large parking lot. Very large library and collection. Beautiful stencils on walls. Modern and clean. Russian, Chinese and Korean collection. Service was a little surly by one individual, probably an anomaly. Definitely would go back to linger, study, browse. read more

I've been coming to this library for years. The huge ceilings make it remarkable. there are plenty of hidden places to sit , Great place to study..so I thought. The majority of the people who come here are inconsiderate, especially those with kids. Omg people! This is NOT a day care center. The librarians are also at fault, they don't say or do anything to stop it either. I've tried two other libraries but it's the same crap there too :( read more

Can someone tell me why the security guard is so rude? I get he has a job to do, but it doesn't cost anything to be polite. I asked him where the restrooms are and he looked at me like if I was stupid. (He didn't tell me either) Like Sir, is it that painful to be helpful?. I dare say it feels uncomfortable like he is about to snap. Other than that the library is peaceful, quiet and clean. read more

The guy sitting next to me on the computer was doing something very disturbing so I left. Called to let them know and she was bothered by me calling and said well if you can't see it...he was touching himself to dog videos! How is that not against their rules if it's against the law. He goes there all the time because I've seen him before and recognize him because he stares. Always sits in the same spot next to the printer. read more

Very nice library. I come here sometimes when I need peace and quiet. Places is pretty spacious with a great selection of books. Staff has always been nice with me! read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Front door of library. Very nice and big - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

It's nice to know that this library is open on weekends. This is my first time coming to this library and so far it's been a good experience. I'd say the environment is quiet and very conducive to learning. The mini-park is good for walking your dog. It was clean with a lot of open space. The librarians are nice - I saw them help out a few people print out documents. Also, when it's time to close, they will ask you to leave politely. The only thing is that it was kinda annoying when they start honking while driving around the parking lot to give a signal that they will be closing the gates of the parking lot and you need to leave, but I guess it's the most effective way to get people's attention. Overall, I'd definitely come again to this place to study. read more

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We had such an amazing experience today with Carrie the Librarian. She is an invaluable resource with a world's worth of knowledge. Not only did she personally direct us to the book we were looking for for my son's project, she went out of her way to teach both of us how to actually research and find better sources from the vast databases and archives. We are very grateful. Thank you, Carrie! read more

My favorite library in the valley. Clean and nice with lots of good books. I never checked out dvds but that seemed easy also. I am a big reader, I always have some books in my bedroom from this library. They email me whenever the due date is closer. I think that's very nice. read more

Nice, clean & quiet library. There is a small bookstore also. The staff are helpful & professional.

I remember watching this library get built and hanging out here to read at least once a week. The parking is easy, the location is convenient. The facility is in generally good condition. But the librarians... might be some of the most unpleasant human beings I have ever met. They have tried to take my library card from me. Recently my son was told that the email address on his (child) library card was incorrect, he's eight, he doesn't have an email address. I saw a librarian cut up a nine year old child's "Student Success card" in front of the kid and all of his friends on a field trip because it is no longer valid now that he's at a different school. The teachers were there, why not speak to them directly about it rather than cut up a child's card and embarrass them?!? It was unnecessarily cruel. The child had used the same card a month prior and wasn't told anything. They give a bad name to city employees, not one librarian seemed to engage the field trip children in any way. They should be inspiring a love of reading not a disdain for librarians, it's shameful. read more

The place is nice and there are A LOT of creative touches in the library especially for the kid's section. I wish I could have taken pictures, but if you ever visit, you'll know what I mean. The only thing that wasn't to my liking was the seats of the bathrooms. The ladie's restroom was clean enough, but the toilet seats were already yellowing, and I felt uncomfortable going doing personal business on something that though is not dirty, looks dirty and worn. I hope they change the toilet seats, because though everything in the library is nice and looks pristine, the bathrooms are also really important too. read more

This is a great library with lots of resources. The librarians are very helpful, and they have many computers available for children up to 11 years old, and computers for adults as well. I specifically came in here for testing practice books for the CBEST and the GRE, and I found a great resource for those books in one dedicated aisle for them. I also was able to purchase a GRE review book for $2 by Princeton Review 2013 copy from their used book store who had a good selection of books starting at $.50- very affordable. The Used Bookstore actually is one of their prides as they even advertise about it outside. It was an impressive little nook, and I would want to go back and just spend some time getting tempted to buy EVERYTHING. Haha The place is nice and there are A LOT of creative touches in the library especially for the kid's section. I wish I could have taken pictures, but if you ever visit, you'll know what I mean. The only thing that wasn't to my liking was the seats of the bathrooms. The ladie's restroom was clean enough, but the toilet seats were already yellowing, and I felt uncomfortable going doing personal business on something that though is not dirty, looks dirty and worn. I hope they change the toilet seats, because though everything in the library is nice and looks pristine, the bathrooms are also really important too. read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

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I like bringing my kids here... they have a nice kid area with toys and a great selection of children books..during the mornings and week they have special events going on. read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

The library is very nice. I loved the kids area. Arlette was the best! Very sweet and helpful. We took our son in for some books for his science fair project and she helped us all they way. Everyone we interacted with was so nice and helpful. read more

It's a beautiful space, but LA library staff have a bad habit of speaking as if it's not a library but their own private den. If you could muzzle some of these folk you could truly enjoy the space. read more

I always enjoy going to a good library. This one definitely does the job. They have great book sales on that you can take advantage of as well as wifi that will assists in your computing needs. Also the selection of books that they have available on hand will keep your choices open for any genre you would like to submerse your interest and keep your mind and thought occupied. The staff is friendly and will help you with your needs. Parking is a non issue as their lot will have a substantial amount of space. read more

Horrible service a blond women came to me and asked me if my dog is a service dog i said yes and also i train her for mental support. Do you want to see an id? She said no because she didnt saw any disabilities on me and didnt even let me to finish my conversation. She was so rude i never will reccomend this place because workers are so rood. She started discriminating me so i didnt even wanted to talk with disrespectful person and i just left. People with service dogs just know that You don't need to have a disability to have a service dog, and you dont have to answer their questions if you are not comfortable with it. read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

This Library is loud and the staff is sooo rude! I take care of people with learning disabilities. They relate to the children's literature and books so they like to sit in that area. When we were sitting in that area they asked us to move to the other side which is very far. I would have understood if there were a lot of kids in the library looking for somewhere to sit. But this was a school day and no kids were in the library. After explaining that the people I take care of, have disabilities and I need to stay close to them just in case of behaviors she still didn't understand ! read more

I frequent this library and the customer service has dramatically improved since my last review a few years ago. The librarians are friendly and everyone is really helpful. I request a lot of books online and it never takes long for them to come in. The interior of this library is still the same: really big with high ceilings, an assortment of tables and computers, reading areas and the used bookstore. On the right day, the library is flooded with light and it's really nice to curl up with a book. Parking is plentiful. read more

Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library - Some clever art in the book return - Libraries Near Me - North Hills, California

Ever since I decided to go back to school Fall 2010, I've been coming here to study. This place is great! Lots of places and tables to sit at with free wi-fi to boot. It's one the larger libraries if you don't want to be cramped at Panorama, Northridge, orthe Van Nuys branch, AND It's a lot more quieter than studying at Starbucks. (Not that I don't love me some Starbucks. LOL) It sucks that they close at 8pm, but Starbucks is right next door for relocation. :) So it's a great location to get your study on and not break when you're in the zone. LOL Note: There are a few frequent weirdos here but I believe they're harmless because they might be special (yah, like special needs). They like to stare which does make it uncomfortable to study but so far nothing to stop me from coming back. ALSO, the best time to come here (at least for me) is early afternoon on the weekdays. I have yet to come here in the morning when they open. read more

My Favorite Library: This is the best library in the valley as far as i'm concerned. I've been going here for years and find their staff very friendly and helpful. Their are several computers here for the publics use. You have to have a library card to use them though...and then you just find an open one and punch in the numbers on the back of your card to use them. You can also rent books,magazines and even DVD's...(large collection to choose from). The library is very big and brand new looking, they have alot of parking and all and all...it is a major plus to me and my family. I love going here and looking around...and renting my favorite magazines and best seller books 8)) Check them out...you'll love this library. read more

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I love books! Love the things I can check out for my students, as a teacher! But dislike their customer service, vibe, and people who run the place! So disheartening to know that these are the people whom service the community... I'll be looking for a new library to go too! read more

Went to check out some books today, lady with glasses and blonde hair at front so rude and stubborn! Fix your attitude lad

The lighting up in this bitch is celestial as hell and it fuels my studying power. This library is real af like you even got a lightly snoring man in the corner ((which oddly completes me on every level)) And outside the actual library is pretty nice: big parking lot and some grass n benches n shit. Also, big plus, this library does not smell like piss and the tables are not sticky and there are no fat men moaning over celebrity cleavage in magazines ((real experiences)) The only knot in my panties is the shitty hours this place is open. Get it together like who's gna wanna be studying smack in the middle of the day PLS read more

I wanted to give this location a try but was not able due to their absurd policy of ABSOLUTELY no drinks. I go to other locations where they're okay with me bringing in my coffee, and water, as long as my drinks have lids on them/are in containers. Nope not Mid-Valley Regional. I walked in and was unable to find an empty table, mind you there's a large portion of the homeless population using the tables, so I walked across the room and immediately the front desk lady smelled the aroma of my wonderful cup of caffeine and told me I wasn't allowed to have it inside! I told her my drink had a lid and she said it didn't matter, NO EXCEPTIONS. Overall bad first impression, will not be coming back soon. read more

I visited the Library on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from around 1:00 to1:29:49 PM looking for a specific children's book about Harriet Tubman which included some passages written with implicit bias. (The passages in this day and age, are considered highly insensitive to the point of being racist in tone. I wanted to read sections to my class to see if they could distinguish between an author's, subject's and reader's point of view.) The people behind the information desk as well as Maria and the other women who worked in the check-out area were sublime! They all exhibited exemplary customer service: friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile. The male behind the information desk took the extra effort to escort me to the area where books are normally located. This particular series is located in a separate room. He and another person, then showed me where the book was and followed up to make sure that it was permissible to check out the book. It's been a rough year for me! The graciousness that the library staff bestowed upon me meant the world to me. I am extremely grateful! read more

First off, I must admit I'm a big reader, so I'm a big fan of libraries. This one is pretty good. It's big and very well lit. Generally the patrons are pretty quiet - not a lot of kids dropped off there by lazy moms looking for free babysitting. The librarians are for the most part nice (with the exception of the one always grumpy guy) and helpful. The selection isn't the greatest, but the beauty of the LA library is that you can request any book in the catalog and have it shipped over for pickup. There is plenty of space to hang out and read and lots of tables available to spread out. They could stand to have a few more computers available, as I always see them all being used. Oh, and did I mention there's a Starbucks right next door? read more

Don't ask the checkout desk for help. They won't. I'm surprised the limited selection of this library. Looking for a common book but they have to order from the downtown library. read more

Not bad, not great. A lot of kids frequent this branch. But ironically, it's always me and my friends who are creating a ruckus. I actually always feel really bad for the people sitting around us. Otherwise, it's generally pretty quiet with the occasional chatter. The library itself is fairly clean and new. Lots of parking is available in the lot. The only drawback would be the weird set up of the library. I wish the tables were located in the corners or back of the library. Instead, it's right next to the entrance which makes it hard to focus with people constantly passing by. Starbucks is located right next door, so grab a drink and come here. I don't recommend doing any hardcore studying, but it's a nice place to get some busy work done. read more

Great study spot, can't beat free. However they do get crowded and hard to find a table on the adult reading side, and you can't really sit in the children's section unless you are w/ a kid. Also the children's section tables and chairs are on the smaller side so it gets uncomfortable when you are sitting there for hours to study. They do have several comfy arm chairs by the big windows, and couple of them have plugs next to it. read more