Wish I knew and visited this library with my kiddo before. My son is 1.5 years old and started to…read morelove reading books and listening to me and his teachers book reading to him. We have lot of books at home but he's bored of them. My friend recommended we take my son here and I am so glad I visited today. The play area for children is super fun. There are tons and tons of books. Didn't get to browse as I came only an hour before closing. I really wish their weekend hours are longer. 5pm is early. I am a huge book nerd myself and read hundreds of books in my teen years. Library is my happy place. Happy that my son is enjoying books as much as I do. Will visit again, get membership and start lending books frequently.

Just an FYI to other parents. Do not bother bringing your child to Thursday morning toddler…read morestorytime unless they are age 1 or 2. I tried bringing my 3 year old to storytime, we arrived 20 minutes prior to the library opening, stood in line only to be told my child is too old for their storytime and their curriculum is designed for only 1 or 2 year olds. It's a storytime, you're reading books and singing songs, and you're denying a 3 year old from participating? No where on your online listing does it state an age restriction. It's an age recommendation not restriction. If you are restricting to certain ages then please update your posting so you do not waste people's time. It's already enough effort getting our children ready, taking them to the library and arriving early only to be turned away. We will NOT be returning to this library. I recommend checking out the Newark, Hayward downtown, Hayward weekes or Milpitas library all as alternative options. They have great storytimes that we have attended before without any issues.

I went there first time today. I know Newark Library has been opened for a while. I just don't have…read moretime to drop by. Or the day, I want to drop by, they are closed. 1) New building. 2) Very clean and quiet 3) I have not go inside restroom. 4) I saw water filtering machine, you could refill your water bottle, which is nice. 5) The book return machine look modern. 6) I glance at some book, like Stephen king fiction, all new book, very nice, and clean. 7) I saw some chinese character book, some are art and craft, some are chinese fictions. That is good.

Great atmosphere! Would totally recommend for people who want a place to study or sit back, relax…read moreand read a book. It has a wide array of books for every type of reader. Not to mention their teens and children's areas that are perfect for all age groups. The library especially is spacious and virtually meant for young children who want to roam around. Also for all the comic book lovers and enthusiasts, this library provides an enormous collection of comics with the likes of Garfield and Spider-Man from Marvel. What if you want to just borrow a movie to watch? Well, this library has a gigantic section full of movies! With fan-favorites such as the Tatanic and The Mask of Zorro to Batman Begins and Mary Poppins, this place has it all! All in all, it was a good visit and I enjoyed hanging out and relaxing with a book in one of the comfortable lounging chairs and also walking around to see what all this library has to offer. Check out my pictures to see how this library covers everybody for most everything you'd look for in a library, nice!

The Milpitas Public Library is pretty nice, and pretty busy. It is on the old town part under the…read moreEast Calaveras road, to the north a bit. It has a large parking lot/garage, with I think 2 - 3 floors, attached to the library building, which is really nice because it was always almost full, with people going in and out constantly, despite the Library itself not being that large. I met a client here, someone who lives in Milpitas and who reserved one of those private study rooms for us, the ones that most newer libraries have, which is a great thing for private meetings, study rooms, etc. They have several here. This central location makes it pretty convenient for most families and visitors, the large parking garage really encourages you to visit without waiting for parking. Visit you local public library!

A very modern and nice library, tarnished by the foul-smelling homeless people sleeping in there…read moreand the staff's enabling attitude. Came here for the first time recently because I love libraries. As far as those go, this is a really nice one. There are different sections with different vibes, all of them modern and clean. However, I noticed (more like smelled) some homeless sleeping in the middle of the library, with a terrible stench. On my way out, I tell the husky lady in the librarian's seat about it, and she immediately gives me an attitude as if I'm the inconvenience, not the stinky mentally ill drug addicts sleeping 10 feet away from all the children in the library. A great idea and great building ruined by idiotic employees.

Centerville Library is behind Lucky's in the Brookvale Shopping Center. Small space, limited hours…read more Read: "All the Real Indians Died Off" and 20 other myths about Native Americans by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Background: Britain conquered Ireland in the 1540's, ruled thru settler-colonialism. Encouraged surplus population to settle in Americans to develop a colony. America soon evolved many myths/lies/alternative facts to erase/assimilate/"terminate" the existence of Native Americans: #1 All the Real Indians Died Off -population of Native Americans shrank from 10 million in 1492 to 250,000 in the 1900's due to slavery, disease, Indian wars with United States, Christianization ("kill the Indian, Save the Soul"). -Indians erased from history, "assimilated" -Indian tribes have membership lists, based on blood quantum. #2 Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed the Pilgrims (1620's) -wasn't called thanksgiving then, basically a shared meal between Indians & Pilgrims after a successful harvest whereby Indians taught Pilgrims what to farm. Pilgrims prospered, proceeded to "settle"/acquire land. Native tribes resisted pilferage of their lands/food stocks/animals.... #9 US Presidents were Benevolent or at least Fair-Minded Towards indians -Declaration of Independence states Indigenous lands were for settlers to colonize. -T. Jefferson, G. Washington, A. Jackson bought Indigenous land from land agents, not Indigenous tribes for speculation. -Jefferson purchased land from France without consulting Indigenous tribes, for example settlers to claim land thereon. -Andrew Jackson thru The Indian Removal Act removed many Indian tribes from their lands. #11 The United States Gave indians Their Reservations -Indian occupied lands have always been Indian lands. -Indian tribes ceded 90,000,000 acres via 400 treaties. The U.S. did not honor a single one. -the ceded lands were to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian peoples. "Reservations" were from Indian lands. Monies due from Indian lands mismanaged, unaccounted for. 5 stars for eye opening info. Barely reported by mainstream media. November is Native American Heritage Month

I needed to borrow a selection of books for an upcoming presentation, and the library staff made…read morethe entire process seamless. They pulled the books I requested quickly and efficiently, even offering to help with additional materials I hadn't thought of. The quality of the books was excellent, with up-to-date publications and comprehensive collections. The best part is that library memberships are very affordable, and the range of services available--including free workshops and events--makes it an unbeatable value.

This location is a hidden gem. Courteous Staff members. Big…read moreplay area for kids. And many events for kids that are not super crowded unlike other locations. I wish they had some focus study spaces too

Mostly a meh kind of a library…read more Pros: - centrally located in Union City, serves the community well - kids section is nicely organized and used the small space well, colorful - lots of seating throughout despite how small the library is - teen section upstairs that exclusively for teens Cons: - old and kind of dusty and also musty smelling inside - really could use a general facelift/remodel/update - the noises and sounds really reverberate, making the whole library noisy, so the acoustics here aren't great - some of the chairs look too old and worn/dirty and could use some deep cleaning or replacing All in all, not a "bad" library, but pretty humdrum and nothing special.

Great place to study!…read more There are 3 floors but I get my steps in by walking up to the 3rd floor to sit down at one of the tables to get work done. I like this area because it is actually quiet and there are outlets right on the table. The wi fi is easy to access and is not slow. There are available study rooms to reserve. I would not suggest reserving one if you are looking for a quiet space (in case it does get loud in the main area) because the walls are thin and you can hear others speaking in the rooms next to you. I'd say that it is good to reserve for a group study session or if you need a whiteboard with the necessary dry erase markers. The location is really good because it's within walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants in case you need to grab a coffee before starting to study or need to take a break and get something to eat. There is plenty of parking in the parking garage!

This place is great for everyone but really great if you have kids. They have events, they have…read morekiosk check out so it makes the process smooth. Computers if you need to do some work. It's really nice here, one of the nicest libraries I've been to.

I love my local library in Pleasanton, so much to offer the community…read more Open daily, closed on holidays, guest lectures, movie showings, summer reading program, an array of children's activities throughout the year, they host community classes such as, emergency preparedness, cultural events just to name a few. The city's office for recreational programs are now housed in the library. Their staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. A gem for the City of Pleasanton.

I come here once a week with my kids. There's plenty of rooms for studying/working. The kids…read moresection is adorable with a Pleasanton train soft bench children can (quietly) sit on. They have a few toys/puzzles in the back corner for those antsy toddlers. Computers are always available. Try advantage of their free classes and events!

Such a beautiful and peaceful library! The outdoor courtyard in the middle of the library is so…read morepeaceful and thoughtfully designed. You can work or read outdoors. There are also lots of indoor seating workspaces. It is such a simple yet high tier library. There also a community garden in the area.

The Rinconada Library building is a bit dated, but the interior has been renovated and has met all…read morerequirements for the LEED certification granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. The archives are well organized, and there a lot of seating available for visitors, whether you are looking for a large desk for groups, or an individual reading desk for quiet study or computer use. The wireless works fine in all areas. One of my favorite spots is in the corner near the study room facing the garden. You can do some good bird watching in that spot. No matter where you decide to camp out for your reading, screentime, or resting leisure, the library is well-lit. Don't forget to check out the movie rental section too.

Cute, quiet, large area for small children to learn and play…read more Very nice parents and librarians. The parking lot is so small with very small spaces. We cannot wait to come back!

Nice clean library. Friendly staff. Came here multiple times with my kids as a chaperone for their…read moreschool fieldtrips. They sometimes have fun activities for littles ones. Great book selection for kids and adults. Movie rentals are available also.