People treat this library as a free day care service. Extremely loud!! The parents have no…read more situational awareness and cannot contain their kids. Don't come here if you plan to study or enjoy quiet reading time cause this is not a library apparently. Welcome to day care!

- Peaceful and clean throughout the facility - Always…read moreavailable parking - Has everything you need to study, work, or just read and learn Additional- - Clean restrooms - Office and copy center - Conference rooms - Computer stations

This is a small but adorable library. All staff have been very friendly and kind. My son is excited…read moreto come in each week and is growing very fond of the library.

Family needed to print a tax form for their tax guy, so library to the rescue. 15c for black and…read morewhite, considering most people probably only need 1-3 pages at a time, a fair price. Way easier to use the computer station here than in Simi, though I haven't used them there yet this year so that could've changed. Just get a passcode number from the library worker if you don't have a local library card. Also, their used book selection is pretty good, I left my purse in the car to avoid the temptation as I got three books at Simi senior center yesterday...

In Simi Valley yesterday to babysit our infant grandson. My wife needed to stop by the library…read morefirst to renew her card from this city. She has them throughout California. This was my first time here. Beautiful building with a fresh look of newness. A good sized space after stepping inside, but seemingly in need of more volumes. As my wife made her way to the service desk, I began scanning the various shelves. I'll usually randomly browse through various non-fiction aisles until I find my favored sections. And as my wife found me, with her arms already loaded down with numerous children's storybooks, we made our way back to the checkout counter. Then exiting with me now carrying half of those books. We'll be helping with our grandson's early learning right away. Reading to them should begin even while they're still in the womb.

Has everything to serve our community! It's always clean and the employees are always so helpful!read more

The printer service is abysmal. You're better off buying a new one rather than spend all day trying…read moreto figure that piece of crap out. Princh is a joke and so are the librarians there.

loud misgendering, won't stop...yes it's been pretty constant…read moreCame back, still happening pretty intense harassment in the bathroom and also while trying to study...very loud seem to be trying to interrupt. Fine with facilitating anti trans / gayphobic environment full of harassment, I made eye contact with staff inside I think said "she'll get there"? Feeling pretty targeted with hate still, as a policy.

We were visiting from out of town for business in California. We had requested a room at the…read morelibrary so that we could conduct our meeting. When we arrived, we were surprised to see three or four homeless individuals sleeping right by the courthouse, just to the left of the library. Given that this is a wealthy liberal area known for advocating social issues, it was disappointing to see that little seems to be done about the problem. All talk no action! That said, once inside, the library was a completely different experience. My wife and I reserved a private room to get some work done, and we found the space to be quiet, well-organized, and neatly maintained. The librarian was friendly and helpful, which made our visit even better. If you're looking for a peaceful place to work or read, this library is a great option. Just be prepared for what you might encounter outside since the locals don't care!

With 2 small children I spend a lot of time in library's. We split half the year living in the…read moreThousand Oaks area and half the year in Malibu near the Ventura County line. This is the closest library to us when living in Malibu. The staff is notoriously rude, like beyond reason. They typically don't return hellos. Are cold. Lock the doors in the middle of the day making you wait outside with small children in tow. Most of the patrons during the day appear to be homeless or dirty druggie type young men that stand outside smoking, eat in the library, curse and watch TV on the computers. The arm guards are friendly and sadly very appreciated. Story time for toddlers is typically at 3:30pm, oddest story time slot for littles at any library. We come because we check out books on a regular basis. I prefer litterly any other library than this one. It doesn't feel clean, overtly safe or welcoming. The city of Malibu could do much better.

One of the nicer public libraries in the San Fernando Valley. Very helpful staff member helped me…read moreget a new library card. The computers work well and the atmosphere is quiet This is my new local library and I'm pleased

The worst parking lot & inconsiderate people making up their own parking spaces. The employees…read moreworking are not the most approachable and the story time is a mess and chaotic.

I really like this library!…read more It has all the essentials and it is ALWAYS cutely decorated in a theme. Currently, they are under construction as they are putting in a new math lab. There are plenty of 4 person tables, several couches with coffee tables, and a bunch of independent study stations. They have a large array of DVDs to choose from. I don't often check out books but there are many. As a student, you can check out a textbook for your class for 2 hour time periods. During finals week, they come around with a snack cart as well as having coffee, coco, and emergency! The library is always clean and well staffed. I've always had pleasant experiences here! Will I come back? Yes!

We have seen a lot of libraries, and this one falls right about in the middle -- some nicer some…read moreless nice, so 3 stars sounds about right. It is relatively small, but has some nice comfy reading spots along with desks and study carrels. A good number of windows, providing ample natural light is nice.

I have been waiting to write this review for 3.5 years!!! This will be very thorough since I have…read moreliterally been at this library every day during those years. ---A little background--- Payson Library is the only library on "main campus" of Pepperdine University. In the whole campus, there are two other libraries (Drescher Library & Law Library). Payson is 99.9% undergraduate students and has the most hours out of all the libraries. ---Layout--- Walking into the library you will have two options: upstairs and downstairs. From experience, I would say upstairs is definitely more for talking or group work since it is mostly tables (no cubicles). Upstairs we have what is called the ACE Room, where all the computers that have photoshop etc. all those programs that not everyone uses. There are only about 6 study rooms upstairs which are usually always booked (book online). There are three other rooms upstairs that are more hidden towards the back. These rooms are great but there is one problem, there are little to NO outlets. It is 2015, we need electrical outlets to study now!! Thats why these rooms/areas are usually avoided. Downstairs now: where most of the printing occurs (although there is printing upstairs), most of the public computers, the couch area for mid-day napping, the "new" room, and the cubicles. The "new" room was installed in 2015 or 2014 (can't remember) but it is beautiful and relatively small but great for group work since each has a large tv screen with HDMI to display what is on your personal computer screen to a group of people. The cubicle area is where the ocean view is and its GREAT. It is the quietest area. My favorite part is that I can sunbathe inside the library while studying and looking at the view. The downside of this area is that it is pretty packed and it again, NEEDS MORE PLUGS. Only about half the cubicles have plugs. Under the library there are more study rooms but those are to be avoided... Most of those rooms are very cramped (best if its just 1 person) and the white boards are completely trashed, some of them you cannot even write on them. ---Services/Rentals--- Obviously, its a library, so there are a ton of books. Honestly, its hard for me to say how great of a selection it is, since there is literally no time to have pleasure/leisure reading. If you're looking at articles there are many large databases available to you from the library which has been great. There is a service that if there is a neighboring college that has the book you need, you can have it shipped to Pepperdine. I have not done this but from what I heard you need to put in the request way in advance because it takes a while. Besides books, there is large selection of DVDs. To rent (only to stay within the library) are headphones, earphones, certain books, computer chargers, phone chargers, and calculators. These services are incredible and LIFE SAVING when you forget all your cords. Now to talk about the writing lab/speech lab. The writing lab is available only by appointment (to be made online). The times are very limited from what I have experienced. The writing lab is run by usually junior/senior writing and english majors who are very helpful! Almost every paper I have written has been read by the writing lab people. Also, the writing lab has an online option conducted through google doc. I have done this once and it was GREAT. Get on the google doc at the same time and watch them make changes and use the chat feature to ask questions. Problem with this--- this is almost NEVER available. This has such great potential but isn't being utilized!! I want to be able to get the writing lab experience while I'm in bed!! Make this happen! Lastly, the speech lab is also available to practice your speeches in front of someone and have them critique you. I have done this once as a requirement for a public speaking class but never again. ---Printing System--- If you want to print in this library, you have to have an ID card... I don't think there is anyway else to do it. I would love to see a change made in how to print here. I think they need to make it an option to pay directly from a debit or credit card. Sometimes it is such a hassle to have to put your money onto your ID, just to use your ID. Printing is way expensive for color! ---CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE MADE/ SUMMARY FOR SUGGESTIONS--- -Consider expanding the library -Add in a vending machine or mini cafe!! I would love this. -Extend the hours on the weekends since they are vary limited -Change the printer system to use credit/debit cards directly -MORE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS EVERYWHERE PLEASE - Fix boards in underground study rooms - Make the writing lab online options more available !! Probably best for after 6pm In conclusion, I am sorry this was so long. I am a Payson Library expert. Bonus: I have heard this semester that there are rumors of Payson getting a full makeover after I graduate in 2016. This wou rumor they will be redoing.

A great place to spend all day reading and researching. There's a great Johnny Cash photography…read moreexhibition along the walls and also a great view of the Pacific Ocean just outside. Highly recommended as a place to have some quiet time reading without any distractions!