I love our library dearly. Everyone and I mean everyone there has been so helpful. Both men and…read morewomen, sorry I don't know names. Even when my dog literally ate my book! No judgement/just them understanding, and the fee was appropriate. The services provided are so vast I could not believe. Thank you all so much for what you do for our community

Nice library....they have kids activities....my grandchildren love to go....singing, art…read more/crafts.... Staff is super nice and helpful....they helped my grandchildren find specific books they were looking for...a they joined the summer reading program....great time.

It is so easy to out books on hold and just quickly pop in to pick them up. They're quick about…read moregetting the books you place on hold. Their staff is kind and helpful. And now they automatically renew your books when you're about to be late in returning them, so that's an extra bonus. I accidentally handed in a book to this library that was supposed to have been turned into a local elementary school library. That library told me later that someone from the CMR public library had hand delivered it to the elementary school. Now that's what I call service!!

I was on my way to San Diego and checked a random San Diego library. The library itself is small…read more They don't have a big selection, but you can find variety of categories. They have outside patio area for your quiet reading.... I signed up for a free library card that can be used at any of the San Diego local area library. It quick and easy. The great thing about it is that you can check out the book for 30 days! Yes 30 days! And can only be renewed up to 5 times. Once someone places it on hold, you will not be able to renew it. I checked one book out for fun reading. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.

This is an awesome library to go to! When you enter the building, there's high ceilings with plenty…read moreof windows, letting in natural light which creates a bright inviting atmosphere. I love that it's huge with lots of space and seating available indoor/outdoor. You'll see lots of computers too!! It's very organized, and kept cleaned. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They have a nice collection of great books...a good range and variety of genres. If they don't have it, they are pretty good about trying to find it for you. It's a popular spot for community meetings, concerts and musical performances. There's always something happening especially for the kiddos. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at this library.

Always worth the price of admission…read more Be sure to utilize their free AC during the summer. It's clean and the staff are friendly. Never too crowded and there's tons of free parking. With a used bookstore inside, you're bound to find something you'll like. Remember to donate your old books and magazines - pay it forward.

HOW DARE YOU! In…read moreMay, shortly after my mother passed away, I went into the PQ Library to notify them of my mom's death and return several books she had checked out. The staff member at the front desk immediately recognized my moms name (she frequently taught classes, checked out books and was an avid community member). The lady at the desk showed genuine compassion, gave me a hug, shared kind stories about her, and assured me that my mom's account would be updated and that any remaining or future book issues would be taken care of. I left feeling grateful during an incredibly difficult time. Fast forward six months later--my sister and I received a Past Due Notice for a book still under my deceased mother's account. I called the library to resolve it and spoke with Adrian. I explained that my mother had passed away and that this had already been handled in person. His response was simply, "That's unfortunate--we have an entirely new staff." No condolences. No empathy. After giving him my mom's information, he put me on hold and then transferred me to his manager, Ywen--without explaining anything to her. She answered the phone asking how she could help, forcing me to relive and explain my mother's death all over again. When I expressed how upsetting this was, I was told, "Unfortunately, you're going to have to." Again--no sympathy, no compassion. When I pointed out the complete lack of customer service and basic humanity, Ywen told me to call back when I could "gather myself" and then hung up on me. To make matters worse, I was told I would need my deceased mother's library card to resolve the issue. Losing a parent is devastating. Being forced to repeatedly explain it--and being treated with indifference and disrespect--was completely unacceptable. The contrast between the kindness shown in May and the behavior of the current staff is shocking. If you have a loved one who passes away, apparently, you'd better hang on to their library card--because compassion is no longer guaranteed here.

BEWARE. CREEP in the CD area. I visited this library with an…read moreold friend of mine, and we went to walk around and explore the place. Me and him go to the CD area, as we are both huge music enthusiasts. We see a person on the computers, and my friend looks over, and sees him watching PORN in the public library. We were disgusted to see this in a place where kids and families, even STUDENTS come to study, chill, or pass time. The fact an older man is sitting on the Library computers and watching explicit and adult content is disgusting, and should be addressed. Me and him had both addressed this to the librarians, to no avail, nothing was done. Parents and kids beware, there is a creep in the library.

Came here with my friends and they were having a book sale. Such a great, cost-effective way to…read moreshare the gift of reading when books are just $1. A fantastic deal and great service to boot. Thank you.

During one of my many frequent trips to the Poway Library I happen to meet up with Bob, one of the…read morevolunteers working at the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore. Bob quickly reminded me that Thursdays are "Thrifty Thursdays" at the book store, with BOGO (buy one, get one) item specials. This Thrifty Thursday was BOGO on Children's items. Bob is a great resource and reminded me that the bookstore sells some donated items directly on Amazon to benefit their nonprofit. Here's a link to their Amazon online store: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A2O157D83984P3&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER If you stop by the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore, be sure to pop in and "hi" to Bob and tell him Mark sent ya! I'm sure he would get a kick out of it knowing that Yelpers care to stop by.

I don't go to libraries very often but after visiting the 4S Ranch Library, it definitely was a…read morepretty nice library. It's a little small but it has a lot of amenities. There's a section to pick up reserved books, purchase used books, a self check out, plenty of computer workstations, printers, and two 3D printers. There's also plenty of chairs, tables and counters with outlets for studying. The children's section is pretty extensive, which is nice. The library also has many activities for children and adults throughout the month on their calendar. The staff were friendly and helpful and the library overall was pretty clean and organized. Since the library itself is a little small, it's not the most quiet but I didn't see it as an issue. Overall a great library for all ages!

Very nice and busy day at the library.....for the grandkids. It started with tie dying ......,…read moreface painting next.....then standing in like to get a blow up designed balloon...the kids had a great time. Lots of kids and their families here to enjoy these activities......pretty busy, but well organized....thanks.!!!!

1. On the first Tuesday of the month they close the lake and there is noooo parking…read more 2. I booked an appointment weeks in advance to use the idea lab. The volunteer who knows how to use things didn't come in that day. No one who works at the library knows how to use the equipment. Ine gentleman even complained about the equipment being there (like it was ruining his life). 3. I waited, as they mentioned the volunteer always comes in. Maybe he just couldn't find parking? 4. I waited almost an hour. No one ever came. 5. Good thing I had a book to read. (Get it, library...book...yehhhh). Plus for being clean amd smelling like books. Negative for idea space ambivalence and parking issues.

Right now it is under remodelling construction so the normally fabulous Book Nook store is gone…read more There are a few carts in the library with their stock but nowhere near as much as you normally find in the store. I love this store and often visit on the way to pick up my son from school, or on the way to the lake to walk or jog. I love the staff- they are super friendly and fun. My only disappointment is that when books do not sell, they actually dump them in the recycling out back which I accidentally discovered when I went to recycle a can. I am a book lover and it made me so sad. I discovered the bin completely full of books. Eeek! Please bring the Book Nook back and don't throw away any more books!

I was up at Alliant University last week to participate in a study that took place on campus at the…read moreWalter Library. This quaint little library was actually pretty cool. It sits in the middle of the campus and you walk across a bridge to access the front desk area. There are lots of places to go to study in quiet and privacy. When I was there, a class was actually being held in the library. Alliant International University is interesting because it prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership in psychology, education, business, law and forensics. Alliant has lots of international students and the campus is very multi-cultural & diverse. Approximately 1,200 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students are enrolled here on the 120-acres of rolling, tree-bedecked Scripps Ranch campus. The Walter Library, which was recently remodeled, is also "home to the San Diego circulating and reference collection of over 60,000 titles and part of both the Alliant library system and of the Link+ library network, through which students have access to over thirty million volumes," according to the Alliant University website. 5 YELP STARS for Alliant University's Walter Library.

Take my little one their to do homework and read books in morning…read more Quiet staff is friendly and will continue coming

This is actually my first Yelp review and probably the only one I'll ever write, but I felt…read morecompelled to share the incredible experience my son and I had with one of the staff members at Miramar College. My son is planning to transfer to Miramar College from another community college with hopes of eventually attending UC San Diego. Unfortunately, he had a difficult experience with administration at his previous school, so we were already feeling pretty discouraged and overwhelmed trying to navigate the transfer process. We attempted to contact the counseling office and called several different numbers without any luck. Finally, we tried another number we found on Google, and to our surprise, someone answered. We explained our situation, and the gentleman we spoke with apologized and explained that the entire SDCCD district network was currently down. Even though he worked at an off-site location and had limited access because of the outage, he still took the time to help us. He asked whether we were military affiliated, and when I explained that we were not and had simply found the number online while searching for Miramar counseling, he immediately said, "No problem, I'm here to help you." From that moment on, he went above and beyond. He patiently walked us through everything my son needed to get started with the transfer process and assured us that once the systems were restored, he would follow up with additional links and information. His optimism, kindness, and genuine excitement for my son's future at Miramar College were truly a breath of fresh air. By the end of the conversation, we both felt relieved, encouraged, and excited again about this next chapter. A few days later, just as promised, we received a detailed email with links for transcript evaluation, counseling appointments, financial aid, and additional resources. We want to give a huge thank you to Mr. Ron at the Miramar Base for his professionalism, compassion, and willingness to help complete strangers during a stressful time. People like him make such a difference. We only wish we had base access so we could thank him in person. We sincerely hope Miramar College administration sees this review and recognizes him for the outstanding support and care he provided.

This is a good drop to get to Downtown or central San Diego and major trolley and bus stops around…read moreSan Diego. I usually go to work from San Marcos utilizing the Sprinter and the Bus route 235 and ride my bike the rest of the way. This a great way to go green a few days a week whenever I can.