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    Riverside Public Library Main Branch

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Winnie W.

    Holy Moly! What a beautiful, nice, clean, roomy, modern and State of the Art library, that was completed and opened in June-2021! Everything about this library is perfection! Friendly and super helpful staff all around.

    Charles W.

    I should have posted a review sooner! I had to check what photos I could still find on my phone, most of which were posted on Instagram. There was a presentation in a room that felt somewhat stuffy (in the first floor, separate from most of the library, on the second and third floors). However, I should everything else was excellent! Both the inside and outside provide great views, and I believe this is the largest Riverside library!

    Modern, unique architechture
    B P.

    Very nice and helpful staff. Nice architectural design. Very open and organized. The only con is that it's relatively small. I'll attach a random photo of the architecture that no one else has posted yet.

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    Ariana G.

    BEWARE THEY ARE SITTING WAITING TO GIVE YOU A TICKET $41.00 they come out like every 15 mins to hand out tickets.This is a Public Library we are here because we do not have the resources and now we get a ticket for coming here to learn and gather information to better yourself.This is my worst nightmare.NEVER AGAIN!!!

    Great downtown view
    Jim V.

    A very beautiful and functional space in the heart of Downtown Riverside. There always seems to be something going on in the plaza below the library's upper decks and that almost always includes live music. This library has a fantastic terrace with sweeping views of Riverside It hard not to lean on the glass walls, but rules are rules. Inside is a big town library with great common workspaces and tons of media to check out including lap top computers.

    Winny H.

    My first time visiting Riverside Public Library. This library used to be a few blocks down and just opened a few months ago (June 2021). Exterior is quite beautiful...with a Jetson's vibe to it. Very spacious and clean. You have to get on an elevator in order to enter the library. Security guards stationed in front of elevator doors so feels very safe. Here's my summary: Pro VR head set (Oculus 2) rentals available for use inside library iPad rentals available to check out for 2 weeks at a time Laptop available for use inside library Innovation room (3D printer available to use for a fee) Outdoor patio area Storytime available (currently for August it is Tues @10:30 for preschool, Sat @10:30 for family time) Bilingual and adult conversation time/lessons available Friendly and helpful staff Cons Pay for parking during weekdays (Doesn't make sense as this is a public library) Not as much books for a library this size No magazine, DVD, music, to check out Saw homeless looking man using a laptop

    Paul S.

    It's finally here and ready for public use! Be aware that on Sunday and Monday they are closed. Fortunately, 11am-5pm are their regular hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday. Enter through the support tower where the elevators are located and up to the third floor you go. Inside are plenty of chairs and tables, and on the fourth floor you can find study rooms of varying sizes with all kinds of technology options. I enjoy the MLK Reading Room with the outside patio and view of Mt. Rubidoux. Clean and modern, this is already proving a hit with the kids.

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