I stoped by this library a few weeks ago since it's the closest library from home. I've never been…read morehere. I've only visited Downtown and Clovis Library and compared to this location it's quite small. I had my two children with me during my visit. I initially came to get library cards for all of us. As I entered I saw there was a stack of papers to apply for a library card. The lady at the front desk was way in the back but noticed me and greeted and approached me. I just asked to confirm if those were the forms to be filled out. After filling them out I went back to the front desk and she assisted me and was able to get our library cards a few mins after. My daughter wanted to play in the children's s area as she noticed a play kitchen so we did just that. They had a calendar of activities for the month. There were actually quite a bit of people inside on the computer and desk area. I sat down at one of the tables and noticed the tables and chairs could use a good wipe down. Otherwise our visit was pleasant.

So i moved to the area about 5 years ago. I was excited to learn that there was a library close by,…read more however the library seems to be a but small. I've not always been able to locate the books I was looking for. They do move books around and you can place a hold and pick up there. That is what I would recommend. The last two times the whole library smelled like urine. They desperately need to do a cleaning the smell was intense. I can't say I be continuing to go here just because of the smell.

Book Barn is a used bookstore in Clovis, not too far from my house. I don't go there very often,…read morebut on this recent trip I had a pleasant experience. I was welcomed when I walked in and asked if I needed assistance, which was nice -- although that friendly greeting hasn't always happened on past visits. I was looking for Louis L'Amour books as a gift for my husband, and they pointed me in the right direction. I also browsed through the kids' section for a bit, though I didn't end up finding anything this time. Overall, it's a 2 story shop with lots to explore. Worth stopping in if you enjoy the hunt for used books.

The service is amazing! You're always politely greeted and asked if any assistance is needed, I…read moretend to walk in and know exactly what section I'm headed to- so most of my service is at check out. It's always friendly and helpful. The selection for psychology and philosophy is the BEST, better than a handful of libraries I've experienced in Fresno. The value is the BEST in town as well. I always spend $5.50-7 for a book. This is legit my favorite place! The most time I spent here was 3 hours! I love the square, walk around, upstairs- the showcase, the furniture & few chairs to read before purchasing. I love the atmosphere of this place. I will forever patronize here, as long as I'm in town or visiting.

Excellent staff. Very helpful. Incredibly kind…read more They have a nice variety of programs for the full age spectrum, and activity level.

Arrived at 3:30pm on Monday afternoon with three grandkids in tow. As soon as we walk in the kiddos…read morego to the bathroom to potty and wash their hands. Bathrooms are always clean and stocked with tissue and paper towels. There is a water fountain with a bottle fill spout right outside the bathroom. I dropped off my overdue book in the book slot and then we headed to the kids room so the older kiddos could do their homework. No pencils in backpacks, ugh. We borrowed mechanical pencils from the front desk and returned them when we were done. Thank you!

The Henry Madden Library brings me back to my Undergrad days and days when I was a teenager and I…read morewould go with my sister to her meetings in the library and ogle at the college kids thinking they were cool. Now being an Alumni and seeing that this library is very unique. I always had my favorite spot on the third floor buried behind books so I could concentrate and focus without being noticed by the abundance of people I know. However they now changed it into an area where you cannot study :( But this Library has loud areas, social areas and areas to study. They have a Multimedia are where you can chill and watch videos, music and do whatever that cause for media. They have a reading room which you have to be a VERY quite person to enter and I found out if you think you are a quite person the reading room will either confirm it or you will learn you are far from a quite person. They have Starbucks which doesn't take on many of the promotions from national Starbucks or any student discounts. They have events hosted like museums and artwork show casings. There is able seating and helpful Librarians to help with anything you are looking for. I enjoyed this library very much when I received my bachelors and coming back Post Masters is great to see what changed in two years!

The fresno state library is the perfect place to have a study session in. Separate by floors, each…read moresection is suited to your needs. There are floors dedicated to silent study, group study, and artistic development (Studio, etc.) The chairs are comfortable and the spacing in each table is perfect.

Loved it here, super nice staff and are always willing to help. They helped my little one find the…read moreperfect book and helped me get things I needed. Definitely will come back here.

This place is my sanctuary, quiet and peaceful. Books, videos, newspapers, magazines, computers,…read morewifi access and a helpful staff. I hope they re-open soon. I still order my library books online (Libby is an easy app), but I miss the library.

First time here. I took my daughter here along with my husband and 8month old during Lunar Year…read moreStorytime. There were quite a bit of people. Kids ages ranged from infant to 7years. The librarian read 3 books that were part of the Lunar Year genre and in between had some mini interactive song activities. Love that my daughter participated. At the end of storytime they crafted a Snake and that was definitely my 3yo favorite. It's nice that the public libraries provide these kinds of free activities for the kids. My daughter did a great job listening though at times it was a bit challenging to hear. Would love to join in another Storytime event. Plenty of free parking.

I love their seed library. I donate a few times a year. Great selection of seeds…read more Lots of parking in the lot and not very many people in on a weekday at one. Fast and friendly service and you can come here to drop off batteries and lightbulbs as well. Lots of fun things for the kiddos to do as well as many events scheduled.

My printer broke and I really needed to print some papers, so I stopped by the nearest library that…read moreI could find. The air conditioning in this library is better than the air conditioning in my own house. It's very quiet inside, and staff is friendly. I needed a new library card (lost mine) and we got that situated in about 5 minutes! Printers only take silver coins, so make sure you have those on hand. There are also quite a few people facing homelessness that stay inside for long periods of time, but everything is still really quiet and peaceful. There is always a security guard at the front door.

Super cute kid section. Librarians were very helpful, was even told about the free tutoring…read moreprograms.

Coming here as an adult recently I brought along memories of coming here as a child with my…read moregrandmother for storytime. Sure,since then it has been remodeled, updated, and modernized. No more card catalogs or microfilm readers. Instead it has been taken over by homeless people using the bathrooms, charging their phones, sleeping in the chairs, and I witnessed one man rolling a joint. The library did not smell of old books, it smelled of urine, alcohol, and cigarettes. I was given my library card after filling out the application, I took a quick tour around,and I left. There is no way I would want to come back.

The staff is very helpful knowledgeable. The building is older, but it's well kept and clean.read more

Amazing! It's easy to get books because of their book catalog computer. Have a children, and teen…read moresection also. Great service and easy to find a book!

I live all the way in Texas, but I've been doing research for a project and needed to access…read morearchival newspapers that I could only find through the Kings County Library in Hanford. Luckily for me, Sherman, the reference librarian, is SUPER and was able to gather the resources. For a small fee, he spent a few hours searching their archives, then mailed hard copies to me. He was super friendly and got back to me quickly when I called with questions. Thank you, Sherman!

I drove out here to donate and drop off some books into the free library and the free library is…read morefull. If anyone is looking to go to a free library to pick up a book this would be a great one to go to conveniently located right off on the side of the mccall. Book look to be in good condition. There's a door protecting from the weather.

I love finding " Little Free Library " community book boxes. It's like finding treasures . As a…read morebook nerd, I appreciate the concept of book tradings. I have tons of books I've outgrown, I'll be donating some here soon( natural history, Mesopotamian civilizations, astronomy, Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, psychology books). My current read : A life amongst the Modocs by Joaquin Miller