The Newport Beach Public Library is a modern and newer library in Orange County. Any California…read moreresident can apply for a library card. Their mobile app is easy to use and convenient for searching and renewing leases. It is very clean inside, staff are nice, and there is a passport center downstairs available via appointments. The parking structure shared with the Civic Center offers plenty of spaces. It is also adjacent to the park and large grass areas.

Continues to be wonderful, has a new cafe now. Teen area is more updated for the teens although…read moreadults still go there as well. Most studying for AP exams in college and high school have enjoyed this spot. Great place to rent Xbox, Playstation games and many DVD's currently out. Overall, well managed and the best place for reading time, very spacious.

+ Most beautiful library I've ever visited. Fancy layout, elegant decor…read more + Spacious, peaceful. + Located in the middle of HB Park, a giant, beautiful park that often hosts events like cultural festivals. . Lots of people coming and going in both the park & library. - Sundays, doesn't open til noon.

It's not just a library; it's a place where you can escape and find a tranquil space. The water…read morefountain is a bit loud, but still nice Staff are friendly and knowledgeable A lot of the books have a big wait list Love the different sections, some parts are aged, could Use some revamping. But regardless, it's nice for a library

I visited here on a weekday morning and it was quite busy! There is a large free parking lot in the…read moreback that is open to the public but has several spots specifically designated only for library patrons. I came here to get a specific book that only this branch within the OC library system had. You can have a book sent to the library closest to you but I hadn't been to San Clemente for a while, so I wanted to make the drive; it was nice to walk around the old town area after grabbing the book. Librarians were very nice and the library was quiet with quite a few tables and chairs within an open space. One of the more inviting libraries in OC.

Love the library! Old school affordable way to find all resources needed. Books, cd's, dvd's and…read morenow they have "things at the library" to check out like-instruments, tools, games, travel equipment etc. Love that they have activities and craft events for youth and adults. All free to public! Staff is very nice! Thanks SC Library.. You're the best!

The Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills is a beautiful and welcoming space that has become a…read morefavorite for our family. The children's section is particularly impressive, featuring a massive selection of reading materials and a dedicated playground area that keeps kids entertained. It is the perfect local spot for a productive afternoon or a fun family outing. The weekly programming is fantastic, especially the monthly Chinese story time. We recently attended a session led by Lily, who was wonderful with the children. She used a great mix of storytelling about caterpillars and fruit along with high-energy songs and movement. It was such a joy to watch my granddaughter get involved and follow along with all the actions. The facility is very well-designed for convenience, including the easy underground parking right beneath the building. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to read or an engaging activity for the grandkids, this library is a true gem in the Peninsula area. It's a wonderful community resource that we look forward to visiting every week.

This library is so cute and spacious! They have quiet areas and general seating for studying and…read morereading. They do have free WiFi and parking! There's an elevator fyi. I definitely will come back to study! :) support public libraries!!!

I visited this library for the first time yesterday, and I was impressed at this facility. Parking…read moreis free (at least for two hours) if you park at the lot that is connected to the library. You can either walk around or cut through the path to get to the main entrance. The bottom floor is mostly kids media as well as DVDs, and when I went the library itself was pretty quiet, so that was a pleasant surprise. The construction of the building was nice to look at as well, with a lot of glass and stainless steel, and there were also a ton of art features, such as the hanging jellyfish when you walk up the stairs to the second floor. There are rentable study rooms, but also a good amount of tables and chairs, and most of the tables had their own outlets to use as well, making this a great place to study. I took up a spot at a table that faced the ocean, and it was just so calm and serene. I would come again, as it wasn't too busy from 1-3 PM.

This was my first time ever stopping here, and boy was I impressed for a public facility! For those…read moreof you who are ever in the area and need to print out a few forms or documents, you can't beat this library. Your first 10 printouts are free. And while my home public library in Culver City is up to the task and gets the job done, the environment here is on another level all together. Perhaps it has something to do with looking out on the mighty Pacific right? Lol Leslie and Ann were super helpful immediately upon entry as my guest and I had never been here before. In addition to their great customer service, the cleanliness of the facility also stands out. Would highly recommend to anyone.

I went there for passport renewal. The entire team made the process so easy. I am so glad they…read moreprovide this service. The library is clean and has good collections of books. I feel so lucky to have this great library in my neighborhood.

What a beautiful library. The parking lot can accommodate several vehicles, the library is very…read morespacious and they have a lovely deck between the library and the school. Eve, the manager, is very helpful and the staff is very friendly. Can't wait to conduct the Zumba Fitness class in August.

This is our favorite and go-to library for me and my family. I love coming here, the kids area is…read moreso welcoming and it's hard to peel away my kid from here - a good sign! We've always had such great support and customer service. They have great events, wish I could attend all of them on the events calendar. They also usually have the books that we are looking for and placing holds on books doesn't take very long until we get to borrow them. Books are in good condition but you can also tell when a book is well loved, which doesn't bother me at all.

This is a beautiful and huge library. They have security, a large parking lot, access to the…read moreskatepark from their driveway, kids corner, computers and so many books. They have drop boxes outside as well if you don't have time to return your books. The employees were kind and the bathrooms were clean.

This is one of the cutest libraries I have ever walked into…read more It's like an adorable boutique library, with a full on fairy garden with sculptures. And a super cute little bookstore connected to the library just to the right down a few steps, very dog, friendly extremely people friendly, and the price of the books are extraordinarily affordable. I found several. Some of them are for me and a few for friends that I know will appreciate the good reads.

Overall, had a good time. It was very spacious and had great resources available for reading.read more

A nice small library with helpful and friendly librarians…read more The selection is small but you can request anything you need from surrounding libraries.

Small but cozy and quiet library. Wish they implemented more small sectioned tables, enjoyed my…read morestudy time here. Workers were kind.