Easy parking. Kinda hard to find if you don't know where you're at. Coming from Oakland, I'm used to 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. read more

If my son will read the moment we get out of the library, it's a big plus. I'm having to balance his 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. read more

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I like this library when I'm out in that area (which isn't as much any more). I have gotten a few books from this location, especially when I used to work in this area and the CCC library system is absolutely wonderful. Problem is the people working here and the moms with small children. There's one working check out machine and a lady with her 3 year old is having the 3 year old check out a giant stack of books. So the rest of us are just standing there waiting for this incredibly rude person, who is having the 3 year old slowly check out each book - for what reason? Is the kid going to come by himself next week to get books so he needs to be shown how to do this? Why are these selfish moms allowed to hog up these machines to show a 3 year old how to checkout books? It happens all the time. There is a line of people waiting to use this machine yet the rude mom doesn't care. So I complained to the lady working behind the counter and she jumped all over me. Then again, little kids are allowed to run and scream all over this library at will like it was a playground and at no time will any of these employees ever say anything. This is not acceptable. Being treated by a library employee like this is also not acceptable. I'd love to think someone in upper management would read this and do something but they agree with the person who jumped all over me, not with the general public who wants to use this library. read more

Great library and very nice selection of books! I also like their science fiction selection in the back wall. read more

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Super small library ! Not really any good area to study and go on laptop, not enough space

Very friendly and thorough customer service. I loved how professional but thoughtful the librarian was when explaining how there is enough time given for library returns. My son goes there a lot and now I see why . Go Library. This is a great community resource. read more

This is not tye best looking library but the employees are saints. Plug for the community: I live on a budget and reap so many rewards as a result. AARP offers concord library members and members in tge surrounding areas free tax services. Pro Tip: Get a library card to access free events ( like every Museum in the Bay for free), free Bart tickets, free movie streaming, free magazine subscription, free audio books and so much more don't sleep on your library card. read more

Very happy with the library. I often check out books from here. I love the convenience of requesting items online and then picking them up when I get an email they are in. I also appreciate the emails reminding me my items are due. The librarians are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a teen area, as well as a separate area for story time with young children. This library seems to be very involved in the community. There are often groups meeting here. This is an example of public dollars being spent well. read more

I like this place. Staff are so friendly and helpful. That's so quiet, so I could finished my studying. Thanks for your services.

The concord library provides a good environment to study and have space to read books for hours. Make sure to check out the abundance of different subjects to study within the library. A peaceful place for us young folks to actually get away from the house or jobs. read more

This is a library located in a residential area of Concord. I've been here to work with students in the Contra Costa Library's Project Second Chance Program: www.tinyurl.com/vwxvt4f I've also been here to check out books that I couldn't find elsewhere and that I didn't want to wait to be transferred to a different library. It's a smaller library within the system and it seems to be more of a community space for people to study, read, use the computers, and find shelter from either the heat or the cold. This was a good place to meet and help others who have literacy challenges, as it wasn't so quiet that we couldn't talk, nor was it too loud that I couldn't be heard. There were always plenty of tables and seating, especially toward the back of the main room. Whenever I've approached the librarians, they have been helpful and pleased that someone was asking about specific materials. There is a dedicated parking lot as well as street parking. read more

I'm not sure a library "review" will either get people to visit or keep them away, but it's always nice to know what to expect. 1. The library is a public good. It's sometimes the last refuge for shelter for a homeless person. The homeless do not bother me. Please ignore others' negative comments. We ALL have a right to visit a public library. 2. This is not a quiet library. It doesn't pretend to be quiet. There is ZERO intention to enforce quiet, as the librarians speak at full volume, children are free to yell and scream, and "story time" means disturbing any semblance of quiet by reading aloud (and *loud*). We live in a society where children come first, to the exclusion of everyone else. Sucks, but that's how it is. 3. Filth. Despite the library actually closing for a Week to remodel the bathrooms, the rest of the library, particularly the seats, are usually filthy and smelly. Nice seats, so really a shame. 4. Selection. Locally, not very good. But the county collection isn't terrible, so eventually the book I want is delivered. Marin County has a much better selection of books. 5. Staff. Most unfriendly. They remind me of the Trader Joe's stocking folk. They don't deliberately get in your way, but seem dour and unhappy and certainly don't go out of their way to help you. I know this is insanely unrealistic, but when you walk into any business or public place in Paris, you are greeted with "bonjour." Everyone greets you - garbage collectors, shop owners, public servants, etc. I cannot recall a single library employee or volunteer EVER saying "hello," much less asking me if I need help finding sonething. The only time I've heard them speak is to each other or to call the police on a homeless person who is too loud or disruptive. 6. This library offers a lot of services, but "being a library" .... a quiet place to read, study, learn .... is not one of them. It's a shame, really. All the staff should be required to read "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean. read more

The Concord Library is located in the Civic Center block, complete with the city offices, and is a case of The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly. The Good: Many things going on here. Story time and crafts for the preschoolers. Tutors for the elementary school kids. ESL, tax help, and other various services for the adults. Convenient hours. The Bad: It can get loud sometimes. The selection of books, newspapers, and magazines is pretty small for a large town. On the other hand, as the population switches to online information searching and reading, they may not need to carry as much. Still, little Orinda's library is at least twice as large as this one, both building and volume of materials. The number of internet terminals has increased, yet are usually always in use. Few places to plop down and read quietly for a while. The Ugly: The building is old, probably built when Concord started to really grow. I think we voters passed a bond issue to erect a better building. It has a courtyard that would be nice, but it looks like all of the doors to the courtyard are locked, and no one ever uses it. Parking is weird. It works. But after the nice visits to the Walnut Creek, Clayton. or even Pleasant Hill locations, the Concord location is quite a letdown. It's okay if you just need to get in and get out - if you can find parking. read more

I've been using libraries ever since I was a young kid in the Philippines. I used to borrow books and read them all in one seating. My parents didn't have the money to buy me books every day so I utilized the school library for all my book needs. I know that reading made a lot of difference in my life. It took me places and made me a well adjusted person who's able to adapt to things. So every time I move (and I moved a lot in my lifetime) the first thing I do is sign up for a library card before I even get a new driver's license. This library is not the best library in the East Bay but this is the closest to me and I've grown to love it. The best thing is that there's a playground near it. I probably come here 2-4 times a week. My 3 year old son loves to come here too. It can get noisy in here with the kids and other people/librarians talking. My son borrows a lot of Thomas the Train, Bob the Builder and they even have Chuggington videos. It's a hit or miss with the videos. Sometimes they work fine and sometimes they don't. I borrow a lot of books here as well, from travel, recipes, self help, or the latest novels, etc, they have it. They also have a section for new books, good for those who are germophobic and thinks they catch a disease by borrowing old/used books from the library:-). The staff like the videos are hit or miss as well but majority are nice especially the ones in the front. One lady that usually sits by the magazine rack told my son to use his soft voice and the she turned around and talk to a customer in a not so soft voice. All I can say is practice what you preach. You'll be more effective this way. I reserve the books I want online so it will be ready when I get there. The online system is easy to navigate. I can reserve, renew, and manage my account on the library's website. You can even download your Kindle from this site. I also get a free pass or discounts to a lot of places like zoos, museums, etc via the the Discover and Go tab. Plenty of parking available in the back. They have front parking as well but always full when library is open. They have a drop off as well when they are closed. They have a free tax service if you're income is in a certain bracket ( i forgot the limit). You can make an appointment or just drop by and pick up a leaflet regarding when you can just walked in to avail of this service. Public library can be your best friend but you just have to have an interest and just like any relationships you have to get to know it better. More than what's on the surface and then you'll discover a true hidden gem in your neighborhood. Try it and you won't be disappointed. read more

The library is definitely helping me successfully achieve one of my goals for this year - to read more. The Contra Costa Library has a mobile website where you can manage your account, including putting books on hold, renewals, etc. It is great. This is the closest library to us so it is my choice location for picking up and returning books I have placed on hold. No, it is not shiny and new like other locations but it serves its purpose just fine. I can always find a parking spot on the street and am in and out in just a few minutes. read more

The library seems to be a hangout for the homeless and unemployed and often a playground for screaming children but little evidence that it is a quiet place to read or work. The staff seems completely disinterested in improving the situation and don't even look up as groups of children organize a noisy game of tag through the stacks. Very few power outlets and those they do have usually have homeless or unemployed people with phones plugged in listening to music. Can not say enough bad things about how poorly run this library is. The city of Concord needs to fire whoever is responsible for running this disaster of a library. read more

I got my taxes done here for free inside the Concord Library. They are on the IRS approved list of free tax preparers in your area. Dwight was very friendly and knowledgeable and got me in and out. One less star for the unfriendly woman sitting at the front desk when you enter. Other then that I am a happy camper. read more

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It's been a joy using my new library card. The staff are all so very kind and happy to help. Going to this library always brightens up my day and it's something I look forward to. Their website is easy to use and getting books on hold from all other libraries has been fun too. Grateful to be back with my nose in a book. read more

My daughter and I mostly come for the story times. I love that there are toys in the children's area (so does my daughter). The story time consists of songs, stories, and open play at the end. They have a great selection of toys for the kids to play with. My daughter loves the foam climbing pieces. read more

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The staff are excellent.. They help me when I was finishing a project so that I can submit to get a certificate for a class homework to be certified .. Their staff who help with the computers are excellent while I'm in panic mode they are calm and collected and solve my issues that I don't know how to... it's a god send for me without the help I get I won't be able to accomplish what I set out to do... many many thanks fir a jib well done! read more

While the Concord Library is the closest branch to my home, it is not my first choice. I find the selection better at other branches in the county system. The "new" book area leaves much to be desired. Also the "atmosphere" at the Clayton and Walnut Creek branches is more pleasant for browsing and researching. Sad that Concord could never pull off the grants needed to build a new library. read more

i came here to study today but keep getting distracted by the staff talking loudly and when they allow other guest to talk loud. you'd think it'd be almost silent since it's a library but it's not read more

Loud. People are always talking on the phone, librarians don't seem to care and talk very loudly as well.

I grew up here and it just seems right that my daughter grows up here. The kid section looks the same as it did 40 years ago when I came here. read more

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It's not a laptop friendly library at all. Only 6 seats of all library has access to power outlet, I found one outlet next to armchairs and staff told told me it's not for public use. What?!? All library is for public use. They need to upgrade the library with outlets for each table, we are in 2017 at Bay Area! All computer legend companies are less than 1 hour drive to here. Lol read more

What do you do when you're broke? You look for things that are free! Public libraries are free! Borrowing books and DVD's are free! Wireless internet is free! There are somethings in the world that are really free and the public library is one of them. Too bad their borrower's services attendant has a terrible attitude and not one ounce of customer service in her. read more

Skip it, go somewhere else if you can. Compared to the other Contra Costa libraries I've been to, this one made me the most uncomfortable. Old library, old books and unkempt patrons. read more

Only 3 seats with electrical outlets, and one 'study room' only available with reservations. If you want to study with your laptop or device, this is not a good place. I thought I'd avoid the Walnut Creek library paid parking and the Pleasant Hill library after school scene and study at Concord instead. Otherwise, the location is lovely, free parking, hospitable staff. read more

I went here to get out of my noisy house. I may have well stayed home. I go in and there are census workers trying to get people to take the census. I sit down, there are people talking everywhere, the librarian included. The the guy next to me starts playing his Mexican polka music on his computer. Does the librarian even care? NO. I asked the librarian for earplugs, he doesn't have any nor does he get a clue that the noise level is out of control. I go into the periodical room to get away from the noise and there is a high pitched electrical noise coming from somewhere. I think if I stayed in there for another 5 minutes, my head would have popped. THIS LIBRARY SUCKS! Do NOT go if you think you will have a nice place to study. It won't work. Avoid it at all costs. The public servants do nothing to serve the public. All they do is contribute to the noise level. I would give ZERO stars if it was an option. read more

Never been here before, so I dropped in to check out the place. Nothing spectacular. One story, books on the shelves, the whole nine yards. What was "memorable" for me is what happened when I went into the kids section. I have a 9 month old daughter, so I was especially curious what the kids section looked like. After about 15 seconds of wandering, a security guard approached me and asks if I have and children with me. I say no. She then asks if I'm with somebody here who has kids. I say "are you trying to say I need to leave if I have no children with me?" She says yes, so I leave, after stating I've never been here before and I just wanted to check out the place. They could save patrons a lot of time and potential embarrassment by simply having a sign saying "No entry allowed unless a child is with you" or something. I felt really embarrassed, as if I was some suspected pedophile. I get that they're trying to be safe and whatnot, but the way they handled the situation only served to embarrass me and make me feel like an idiot. Beyond that, the library was nothing fancy. I've been to the San Jose State library (which is a fortress), so my standards are fairly high. read more

Aside from the usual dusty library books, questionable patrons and free internet for one hour- I have just discovered one can get taxes done at this libary for FREE. The kind lady that assisted me with my complicated taxes had a stunned look on her face when she found out how much I paid H and R last year to get them done. ( over $300) I suggest you make an appointment although they do take walk ins-- also please be patient -- FREE tax assistors can be S-L-O-W!! read more

Book drop has been changed, still my favorite branch with nice helpful people who care and will help you if you have questions. Thank you for being a great part of our community. read more

Cute little library, close to downtown concord near Todos Santos. It looks like it's really good for kids and seniors. The lot they have for you to park is small, not a lot of places. But you can park on the street, so it's not unbearable. They're really good about accepting donations, I brought several old VHS tapes here, ones that libraries in orange county wouldn't accept, but this library did. Thankful they know someone will be able to use this type of donation!! It's only one level, but it makes it easier for everyone! I haven't yet checked it out enough, to see if I can bring my computer here to work, but I do plan on a return visit. read more

This library is less then two miles from my house and I'm so grateful for that. It's a very clean library. Everything in it's place. Everything is neat and tidy. The staff is wonderful. Always smiling and ready to help you with anything you need. Always polite and just make you feel so welcome. There are some of them who don't seem very happy but you can usually spot them out and just try to ignore them. They are constantly and in a quick manner checking in their books and getting them back on the shelves. This is a library that cares about being a good library. The only real negative I have is the parking lot is a bit crazy. It seems like a big lot, but people drive like a bat out of hell, around sharp corners. Doesn't make me feel very safe, so thank goodness it's in walking distance. read more

this week was spring break and I have had a really hard time trying to find places for my 13 year old to hang out. The bowling alley was a flop, they were so rude. Today is the end of the week, and the place he loved the most was the Concord Library! They never complained about him being there and being on his laptop. He read a lot of books and just relaxed. Our family makes regular weekly trips to the library system so we are big library supporters anyway, but it was even more reassuring to know that my teen has a nice welcoming place to spend parts of his spring break! I just want people to know that libraries are so important and I'm so glad that there are educational and safe places for kids to be, and places were they don't get judged. unlike the Paddock Bowling Alley read more

I volunteer here to provide computer support once in a week. This library is one of the 26 libraries in the Contra costa county library(CCCLIB) network. With a CCCLIB membership card, one can check out a book from any of these libraries and return it in any other. The membership card is free and can be got from any of the 26 libraries. The concord library is quite small and does not have a quiet ambiance. On weekdays lots of school kids are here doing homework and using the computers for printing documents. There is a family area here which is more like a kids entertainment area. There are events happening here regularly. It is quite a happening place and I have lately grown fond of reading here amidst the crowd. Definitely not an ideal library for those seeking to read in silence. read more

I like it here but I have been coming to this one since I was a kid my daughter likes the puppets and the Legos they have some nice extra events but you usually have to sign up for them and we tried 2 different ones and they were full but a good selection of the books we like read more

Dirty, librarian definitely could care less. Not much of a selection. Although it's a great place for people watching that's for sure :)

This is one of the smaller and louder libraries that I've been to. I guess I don't mind the noise level since I have 2 kids but I always try to make sure that they're whispering inside since thats normally what people do in libraries, right? I've come across some people that are totally oblivious to what their kids are doing and how loud they are in the children's section because they're busy yapping away with their friends that they met there. The people that work here seem nice and helpful. Be careful of some of the people outside tho since I have seen some sketchy characters. read more

This is the LOUDEST library I have ever been to. I have been there today, for the first time, to study and as much as I understand that they have some sort of after school program, for little children, the people there are loud overall. The staff is nice and everything and I thought that living really close by, I would support this library. But man, it's impossible! I thought libraries were a place to get some quiet study/reading time. But this one is just crazy. I guess unfortunately, living about 3 blocks from here, I'll have to drive all the way to walnut creek and use their library. I did complain and was told to go to WK or Clayton libraries for peace and quiet. read more