A hidden gem in the valley! Loved coming to this little library. The staff was very helpful & we…read morewere able to find a good selection of books we were looking for. The space was clean and plenty of parking in the lot. For more popular books, we were able to put the books on hold via the app (which is a bit clunky but to no fault of this branch) for pickup here once available.

This is a smaller library than others I've been to in the area. But they have a good selection and…read morea staff that is knowledgeable and friendly. They're especially great to my 3 young kids. You can tell they're always excited to see young people in eager to read. The location is also very unassuming from the outside. Honestly, I had driven by it dozens of times before even realizing it was there. Out of the corner of my eye, it looked like it was just part of the fire station that's next door. Because of this, if you're not paying attention, you can easily drive by without realizing it. The parking lot is also very small and with tight spots so be prepared to have to park along the street (which is a hill) and walk in. That, or just go during 'off hours' during the weekday if you can to ensure there won't be a ton of people in there. One of the highlights to this location is a large meeting room. They have tons of community events for just about everything under the sun. Be sure to check out upcoming events to see if there is something that strikes your fancy. However, just don't set lofty expectations. I took my kids here for an event (I don't want to call out what it was because the librarian who put it on did seem to have great intentions) that was a total dud. I think it just wasn't planned through enough and or she was just overwhelmed by the rambunctious, loud group of young elementary school kids who showed up. I don't want to say don't take your kids to children events here. Our experience very well could have been a one off. Just set you expectations accordingly. These are events planned and put on by the librarians. They're not experts in any particular field and they are bound by the resources at hand. So, in all, if this is your local library, it's a nice one with a good amount of things to offer. However, if this one is a bit out of your way, I would maybe say just stick to your local branch. Remember, if they have a book here that you want, you can always have it sent to your local brand for free. That's the joy of LA's massive public library system.

Recently, we had our Sweet Granddaughter for a day together. We started out by checking out a…read morecommunity festival at Pierce College. Then as the weather was drifting into May Gray coolness, we wanted to go to the Chatsworth Library for some indoor quiet time. That branch was closed at the time, having renovations on their HVAC systems. It wasn't that far to get to Northridge, so we checked out that location. We found a convenient parking place, then a clean restroom inside. Then it was time to visit the children's section in the back corner. What a delightful time for 6 year-old SG. She was in reading heaven. She browsed the racks, picked out several books at a time, then found various places to snuggle up with her finds. Dear Hubby happily found the magazines and started reading on his own. There are tables and chairs, and also computer desks near the kids' area, so we could be close, but give SG her space. I was checking work email for a while, and then Yelp reviews. The layout and design features of the children's section are very charming and create a cozy atmosphere. SG was excited to learn that she could have her parents get her a library card so that she'd be able to check out a certain number of books and take them home for a time. A library fan is born! I told her about when I was a kid on the first day of summer vacation I would ride my bike across town to the library and come home with a basket of books to read. That was my ritual throughout the start of the summertime. Read, read, read. Go for a swim, get something to eat, then read some more. Simpler times!

To retaliate against a request to file a valid sincere grievance is indicative of the endemic abuse…read moreof authority which I have documented in the past and heard from other regular patrons of the Northridge public library. I'm working on a more comprehensive report of the authoritarian culture I've observed here. The supervisor, the librarian and the security guard triangulate in ways to avoid accountability. I'm well versed in all their methods because I've been subjected to them. These techniques are being used too often. They are too practiced and methodical. There's a stark contrast in culture compared to neighboring public libraries. The supervisor is a Karen. She has hand picked staff that are supportive of her behavior. She had trained them to coordinate her oppressive protocols. I will document all actions taken against me: be they open or covert. I will voice them publicly and at local city council meetings. The library belongs to the people. The library of all places should be inclusive. There are kind library ushers Working at this library Who are more suitable administrators. The cognitive dissonance Produced from Oppression at the Northridge public library Requires reconsideration of Management

I've been coming to this branch since I was in high school. This has ample parking in back. This…read morelibrary is part of a little community hub in Reseda. It's situated next to a police station, a municipal building and near a large park and tiny home community for the unhoused. This being a regional branch has a couple of additional perks: 1) this one is open for limited hours on Sunday, and 2) there's a wider selection of materials a

I really enjoyed my visit to the West Valley Regional Branch Library today…read more This library is pretty big with a fairly large selection for childrens books which is why I came here. There are rows and rows of picture books with a built in children's book reading nook and story time corner. Then it expands to chapter books with the difficulty increasing as you walk away from the picture book section. With your regular libary card you can borrow a book for 3 weeks. If the books you borrowed aren't being requested by someone else it will auto renew on its own up to 3 times. If it is being requested you get notified via your email that is linked to the account. Libraries are the best, especially this one with plenty of parking in the back.

A book lover's dream! The Open Book is a great third space in the Valley with plenty of books,…read morevinyl records, collectibles, and events. Staff has always been friendly and helpful in my visits and with so many options to choose from, there's definitely something for everyone. I believe there are both new and used books in stock and prices range but there are affordable options for books in great condition. I have not attended any of the events yet, but it's nice to see a space for community and connection and I look forward to going to one soon!

You can never have too many books!!…read more They had plenty of genres to choose from and I found me a rom-com book I ended up grabbing to take home. Prices are really good in this location, even on the newer books they had too. They also had an area to shop of employees favorites, blind date with a book and even little gift sets for that book lover in your life. Also the girls here are all really friendly and helpful. Glad I could come in today and grab a book to support a local business! **if you spend $10 or more get a stamp card for their reward perks. *located across from H&M in the mall.

Support your local library!…read more This is a fantastic library. They have books, and lots of them in various languages. They have lots of other media, such as magazines and DVDs. Can't find what you're looking for here? Good news! They have interlibrary loans that come pretty quickly. The staff have always been pleasant and helpful. One downside is that this is a pretty small library, but since you are able to request loans from other libraries, it's not so bad. If you're on the tech side of life, get the Libby app and connect it to your library card. You can borrow e-Books and audiobooks straight to your device, as well as some magazines. It's also a great way to monitor your library account. One other downside people may consider, is the unhoused population around the library. I go here often and have never been bothered by the people there. They are usually minding their own business and hanging out side. Cute and cozy little library.

Of all the libraries in the West Valley, this is the best Branch. I have been to CSUN location,…read moreWest Valley Library, Encino/Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and the Main Library in the Valley. Canoga Park Branch Library has the friendliest most helpful staff and are welcoming to all. I feel safe here and at the other libraries - especially Encino/Tarzana and West Valley Library - people there, especially the librarians, seem to hate their jobs and should think of retiring. I think they are just counting the minutes. Canoga Park Branch library is friendly to those who are handicapped, seniors, and minorities. The Encino/Tarzana branch librarian only seems to like "her people" and her shrill voice can be heard from this prima donna. Other people, she is very arrogant and nasty. I and others have complained about her. What a relief that Canoga Park Library is wonderful and they should receive a commendation for extraordinary customer service. At Canoga Park Library employees are diverse.

Attended California State University Northridge Commencement Ceremony for College of Social &…read moreBehavioral Sciences (Anthropology, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Sector Management, Psychology, Sustainability, and Urban Studies & Planning) on the University Library Lawn. The amount of preparation and planning it takes to organize something this large with the amount of family and friends that attended is truly extraordinary. I parked at Matadome (Premier America Credit Union America) - no charge to park. Don't forget to bring your flowers and/or leis to celebrate your student's graduation. This 2 hour ceremony started about 30 minutes late (8:30AM) and ended at about 10:30AM. Restrooms are available yet all are inside the university buildings (none available outdoors) Make sure to hydrate and bring water and maybe some snacks. There is no shade for the audience so come prepared! Beautiful grounds with plenty of space for family photos.

What's up everyone is the @light_skin_dragon coming to you from a library yes library. I can…read moredefinitely read and be in a place that has books! I came here today to read a book that I got as a gift! Needed to get away from my everyday life of sitting in my bedroom depressed. So I decided to go out to a place that makes me feel good which is my old stomping ground CSUN. The book I'm reading is called Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. My goal is to finish this book by the end of the week which is Saturday/Sunday. I'm already in chapter 4 and I got the book yesterday. I'm passing myself so I will obtain the information while understanding the book as I read out loud to myself. The facility here has changed from years ago when I was here. In the lobby they have a coffee shop and a lounge area. Which is crazy to see in a library! It's the light_skin_dragon blasting off quietly to find a new place to review for all my readers out there! See how I did that haha

We have been with NLACRC for 7 years. My son is 10 and severely autistic and nonverbal. He was…read morediagnosed by Lanterman at age 3 as well as an outside developmental psych. We moved from Lanterman into NLACRC and that process was awful with how long it took- at an age where my son's needs were so critical and ABA was so important. With that said- it wasn't the fault of the RC that we moved. It would be great if they improved the transfer time. I am mainly writing to say that I have a caseworker that is helpful. She responds to me right away by email. She sends me random resources for autism that she comes across out of the blue. She empathizes and listens and she offers up what she is authorized to. I recently got kicked of MediCal and I needed a paper from RC and she worked with me to get it in one day. So, for everyone that isn't having good results, maybe you should ask for our social worker- Devorah Stark- because she genuinely cares about helping me and my son. I feel lucky to have gotten her after reading folks stories about other workers. Sometimes I forget that Yelp can be used to highlight the GOOD and not just the challenging people we encounter. I hope someone reads this and learns that not all RC workers are difficult to work with! Ours is a huge help to us!

As the mother of a 4-year-old autistic child, relying on the North Los Angeles Regional Center…read more(NLARC) for vital support has become a source of profound emotional distress. While our previous experience was positive, everything changed when Diana Ramirez was assigned as my son's service coordinator. Accountability and consistent care are supposed to be foundational at NLARC, but Ms. Ramirez appears to selectively choose who receives help. She previously denied my son critical assistance--only for a higher-level staff member to step in the very same day and provide the exact support Ms. Ramirez claimed "wasn't done there." Recently, when I needed a crucial document signed and handled, the pattern repeated: prolonged ghosting, unreturned calls for months, and ignored emails. Front-desk staff, the diagnosing doctor, and officers of the day have repeatedly had to step in to help because Ms. Ramirez fails to perform her basic duties. While her supervisor, Jennifer Thurm, was kind and took accountability for the mess, organizational failures cannot be swept under the rug. Vulnerable children and families depend on these services, and the systemic lack of responsiveness and fairness by assigned coordinators demands immediate administrative review and public transparency.

This Little Free Library Is set on the extension and faces the home, interesting change of…read moreposition. Packed with a wide variety of reading material from memoirs to the Bible to Stephen King, you've got all sorts of options. And you have a rustic, rough hewn bench to enjoy them on under the shade of a nearby tree. This is a great little neighborhood find.

So often Little Free Libraries seem to be positioned in the most beautiful, well-cared-for homes on…read morethe block. Sometimes the most beautiful home for a mile or two! And this home is no different. Full of flowers and ornaments and decorations this home seems to just ooze peace and beauty and calm. On a frantic day it's the kind of place you'd want to just sit for a moment....and pause.....and think. A place where you'd leave more refreshed and settled than you were when you arrived. A place that's just awesome.

This university changed my life. I got my bachelor degree in public health here and it opened…read moreopportunities for me to get my current job. My experience here was great. I had quality classes and great professors. I learned so much about the field I work in now. The university has so many amenities. Nap pods, computer lab access, gym access, library access, and so much more. There was also a lot of opportunities to get involved with organizations, clubs, etc. being involved enhanced my undergraduate experience. Parking was terrible and passes were pricey.

This review is about CSUN's Summer Movie Nights events throughout the summer. Our daughter let us…read moreknow about them, and invited us to join her and our granddaughter. They don't go every Thursday evening; just depends what's showing and what else everyone has going on. We checked it out and saw "Inside Out 2" with them several weeks ago. That led to us learning where to park, what to bring, and where to find the lawn in front of the library building where the movies are screened. It's a great family event. Several food trucks come for the event. (I'm told the prices are high!) You can bring your own food. The price of admission is just right - free! If you can luck out to find street parking, that's free, too. The walk is long, though. We park in Lot 33, which is closer to the lawn area than street parking. Four hours in the lot is about $8, which isn't too bad. The parking app / kiosk is painful, though. I especially struggled with it last night. The WiFi inside the parking structure is almost non-existent, so using the texting feature can be challenging. Last night it was "Toy Story 4". The graphics and sound volume were much better than for Inside Out. However, about half way through the movie something happened to the video playback and only audio kept playing. The organizers' spot isn't easily identifiable, so it took a few minutes before the situation got fixed. Then one of the side lawns had the sprinklers start to go off before the film was finished, so everyone over there was scrambling to pick up their stuff and get out of the way of the sudden showers. Someone came on the intercom at the end of the movie and thanked everyone for coming and apologized for those two little glitches. The organizers create a nice event feeling for the participants. Overall, it was still a pleasant evening spent with the younger generations.