It is a small one floor library but has an open space for Reading and study areas. There is a good…read morespace little kids to read books and check out books. There are no closed door rooms for a study area. All that is in the open. That was the only thing I didn't like. The Place was very clean. The staff is very kind and helpful. Come in the morning if you want to get some quiet time and work down. Anytime after 3pm school kids will be out and it gets pretty loud in the small spaces. Overall it is a good place to visit and rent books and movies. Also I love the new updated version of self checkout. Plus in case you get hungry it's a taco spot right in the same building. Haven't tried the taco spot yet though.

Giving a BIG shout out to Kelly, librarian at this branch!! She was so very helpful in editing…read moreflyers that I created. She even taught me how to re-size and insert pictures. She was very friendly and patient. Additionally, all of the staff have been very polite and engaging during all of my visits. Thank you Pittsburg, CA library for providing phenomenal customer service!

Our toddler had fun at this library with daddy and I! What a nice outdoor area too! Hope to return…read morein August to see Captain Jack Spareribs and check out their other fun activities! They had a Lego activity when we visited on Saturday, but our toddler was more interested in playing pretend! Nice staff and lots of books! Stop by Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library to support the library! SYOY! :D

Wow what a difference since my first kid! We took our daughter for Storytime and who would've…read morethought there would be so many parents and children. While I wasn't able to look around the entire library, it was very clean and welcoming. The staff was okay, but I did not have much interaction with them as I was focused on our baby. The parking lot is a bit small for the events they hold, so it's possible you'll need to park down the end of the adjacent park if you get there a little late. But all in all, it was a lovely visit. We do plan to go back again, I'd like to personally go when there are no events to see how quiet would be for studying.

Easy parking. Kinda hard to find if you don't know where you're at. Coming from Oakland, I'm used…read moreto a variety of different sizes of libraries. This one was fairly small and had somewhat of a small selection for adults. I was so jealous of the amount of books for kids lol. I think I'll try looking at the Pleasant Hill one next, as I heard it's a lot bigger and has a more variety of themes.

If my son will read the moment we get out of the library, it's a big plus. I'm having to balance…read morehis game time now since all his friends are online. But he needs to do his 30min reading first before he could play. I love that we still have a library where kids can learn how to borrow books, scan a library card, scan the books, and reserve books that are not available. Take advantage of our local library before they disappear in the tech world, and lose that community connection.

I got an email that my library card would expire next month and it had some options on how to…read moreextend it. Since I was running errands I just stopped by the library to speak to a real person. The staff were so friendly and lovely. I explained what I needed and my card was extended after presenting my driver's license. A simple transaction with friendly people. And what a lovely and airy library.

Very quiet most of the time, the librarians are really kind and helpful, and it is very organized…read more I recommend this library.

This library is on the smaller side but nice nonetheless. I have come here a few times and they…read moreseem to have a large selection of kids books. It can get loud afterschool but security does a good job stepping in if it gets to be too much. Staff are kind and flexible with kids too which is so nice to see. They have great resources for kids and adults such as computers, puzzles, toys and pretend play area.

I've been coming here ever since I was a child and the librarians are so sweet and generous and…read morealways willing to help you even when you don't need it. They gave me a generous gift for first time parents and I loved it. This is my favorite place to be despite it being open for a few hours. I hope they extend the hours because we have three neighboring schools around and Kids need this. Anyway all of the staff here deserve a raise! Thank you guys!

A quaint lovely library in downtown Martinez! Love going there with my son! They are open late, til…read more8 on Tuesdays. Great walk around downtown!

One of the first places I came when I moved to Martinez last August/Sept. It only took five minutes…read moreto get a card and they let you choose the one you want (mine was sea otters) and a ton of community pamphlets w/lots of info re classes, events, etc. It's a very small library but it's very clean, quiet, organized, with a water fountain, and clean restrooms downstairs by the little bookstore, my favorite part. Full of lots of great donated books/hidden treasures. I met some really cool and nice people there from volunteering there a couple of times..Nancy, the other Nancy, Helen, Irene, etc. I found that most people in Martinez are really warm & friendly in general. There is also a nice gated garden patio w/tables in the back if you want to read outside, as well as a bench in the front of the building + a ramp.

Lovely library situated by Civic Park in downtown WC. This place was renovated around 2010 ( if…read morememory serves me right). But it still looks and feels clean and fresh. They offer some great programming for toddlers and we come once in a while. My biggest and only complaint is the parking. I hate the parking here.

A gorgeous library with a large selection of books and music. There is even a mini bookstore and…read morecafe inside! The staff were very helpful in helping me sign up for a card, use my pin, and find the events going on. Highly recommend for families and individuals looking for a calm place to read or hang out.

Love the Oakley library! Such a fun place to take my kids for storytime and LEGO club. They always…read morehave fun events for kids. The staff are friendly and always Willing to answer questions.

This library is located inside Freedom High School to the left if you're standing in front of the…read morehigh school, opposite side of the football field. I always bring my kids here. They have lots of selections to choose from and if they don't have it in hand, they can locate it for you. They'll notify you once they receive it so you can pick it up. All Contra Costa libraries do and they all swap books. It is so convenient here and very friendly staff.

In my quest to get stamps at all LAPL locations for their 100th anniversary, this was the first…read morelocation I was disappointed with. Not only is it location in a very busy area that would make it tough to visit if you aren't able to walk or use public transportation (parking on the street is metered & in high demand and the parking lot is beyond small), but the location itself is quite small. It feels almost like a satellite branch than an actual library. I guess it would be good for just working, but that's about it. It didn't look like it had much of a selection. Finally, I want to believe it was a one off, but the librarian who helped me was the first in over a dozen library visits who wasn't beyond friendly and helpful. She just seemed to not want to be there that day. It just capped off a disappointing trip.

Who doesn't love libraries?!…read more This library is our favorite! It is kept clean, organized, and have a wide variety of children's books to choose from. Staff and volunteers are always helpful. As other libraries, this branch also offer self-checkouts and easy drop offs. They they also offer automatic extension for borrowed items and you can also put books on hold if you are waiting on a specific one. I also had a privilege of using one of the conference rooms with other mom friends to help our kids with their homework. Parking is ample and is located in downtown Brentwood, so you can also shop, eat, play and walk around after. If you also want to support the library, one way is to check out their second hand books on the second floor or donate books as well.