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.

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.

I needed to work so I stopped here for some quiet time and meetings. This library is close to…read moredowntown so parking was a concern for me, at first. Then I saw they had an underground parking garage - please note that it's not free. The library is on the smaller side but there two levels. I came during a time when there was a mommy & me group session, so cute. But it didn't interrupt my work. The best part is that there's a coffee shop attached to the library called Prologue.

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

What a great community library in Clayton. The library was clean and organized, and it seemed to be…read morewell stocked with books and movies that people could borrow. I also liked the fact that they offered a lot of chairs and tables for people to sit at, whether they'd want to read books, whip out their laptops to work or do homework. They also have a "teen" or "young adult" section where you would find a great selection of manga/Japanese comic books. The library staff were very nice and helpful. I just created my library card the other day, and the staff was very patient and friendly. I would definitely go back to the library to borrow some books and movies.

This community college library is located on the DVC Pleasant Hill campus (DVC also has a satellite…read morecampus in San Ramon, but without a library). It's been updated in regard to technology, but the study tables, etc. remain the same. Online access to the library and peripheral resources is excellent! The computer lab and the classroom at the far end of the library are nice and new and set up to promote a positive learning environment. You can also get a DVC Connect Card at the circulation desk if you don't want to go to the Student Life Office. The students who staff the library are nice and helpful.

This library is strange…read more I have a like/ hate relationship with it. I like the copy machine and the printers, which saved me enough times as a student. The staples are free and all you have to do is load your card up with monies and you can use them any time you need. I hate being brought here for class "field trips" because beyond forced here for them, I never once used this library for any sort of research. Thats what the internet's is for. Duh. I like they wanted to teach us how to use the online site to look up information, because coming through those security doorways always hurt my ears so I never got into falling asleep here like others. I hate that there are no liquids allowed in here. I always had to hide my hot chocolate when making copies. And you ain't really lived until you've spilled hot chocolate in a library. I like that I never have to come here again... no wait... love. I love that I never have to come here again.

Growing up, this was my local library. I used to love coming here with my mom. Today I came back…read morewith my daughter for story time and it was great. Such a blast from the past and still looks the same.

Not only do they have books, they also have community pamphlets such as the DMV guide for seniors…read more It beats making a trip down to the DMV. They also have a huge collection of puzzles and games that you can check out. What I enjoy is there giant checker board they have set up at the entrance. We play every time we come. The library has really evolved since I was a kid. It used to be a quiet place where you read books. Now it's a much livelier place catering to modern needs.

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!

I have nothing against community gatherings, but a loud concert inside the library is hard to wrap…read moremy head around. Gone are the days when one can find a quiet place to sit at the library at any time. But I get it, it's promotes community gatherings and there are no alternative facility to host the concerts. I'll be sure to check on Benicia's Event calendar before visiting the library.

So this is the best public library in opinion, because the customer service is key!…read more The librarians are always helping me out whenever I'm looking for any books for my classroom, and they have the best selection of kids books too! The books for sale are cheap and offer a wide variety of hardcovers, anywhere from a $1-$4 bucks depending on new the book is. I always seem to find something to take back with me from their sales books! Gina and the folks at BPL are the best! Overall a 20 out of 10!

Great library located in downtown Lafayette. They have a parking lot in the back with 3 hour…read moreparking which makes access easy. It is always clean, the folks working here are lovely and they have a great play area for toddlers. We enjoy coming here a couple times a m

This is a beautiful library, very modern and state of the arts. It looks like a Barnes & Noble…read moreinside, not like a stuffy old library. It is bright and airy, very spacious with many rooms such as a homework center, a technology lab, a teen center, and an Arts and Science Discovery Center. That's why it's called a Library and Learning Center. It even has its own bookstore run by the volunteers Friends of the Library and they have a large selection of gently used books. Having been in many of the libraries in the Bay Area and as a parent, I think this is one of the best libraries around.

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!

Nice and cozy little library with friendly staff. Gives the "old library" feel reminiscent of the…read morelibraries of my youth. Lacks the bells and whistles of the Pleasant Hill Library and the Walnut Creek Library but honestly, if you want to spend some time with your littles to really focus on studying, reading and sit down activities - - this branch is more conducive that as there are no outdoor spaces and lots of fancy toys to lure them away from "study" time. LOL. Love public libraries and general and I'm glad to find a hidden gem where we can have our child experience the classic "let's stay quiet and read" library feel. It's good to have a variety for our littles. And yes, the Stuffie Summer Camp is 100% - - Whoever thought of that is *chef's kiss*

This review is for the EKG Technician Continuing Education course, Fall 2025, Concord Campus…read more The EKG Technician course is supposed to be an 11.5-week, 60-hour in-person program with instruction and hands-on lab experience, but the reality has been far from what was advertised, and instead a huge disappointment and waste of time. The start of class was delayed a week with no reason and no proactive communication about logistics - I had to reach out the first day of instruction just to find out which classroom to go to and who the instructor would be. Since then, multiple class sessions were canceled or ended early, and we had only about five hours of actual classroom time instead of the nearly 28 hours we should have had by the end of week 4 (minus four canceled classes). The content itself was very disappointing - mostly reading slides (which were a recap of the textbook) and watching YouTube videos with very limited access to equipment or lab practice (which seemed to be an administrative issue). There was no effort to make up missed time, and it's hard to see how students would reach the advertised 60 hours of instruction, let alone pass the course or pass state certification. The instructor appeared to have good intentions, but it seems this last-minute staffing decision left everyone unprepared, including the instructor themself. Attempts to contact Continuing Education for help went unanswered, which is incredibly frustrating for those of us who paid full fees (over $1,600) and commute long distances to attend. To make matters worse, the Concord campus at that time had poor (no) lighting on the walkway from the parking lot, which is definitely a safety concern for evening classes. Overall, this experience has been unprofessional and discouraging. CSU East Bay Continuing Education really needs to address the lack of communication, instructional quality, equipment availability, and basic campus safety before continuing to offer it. BTW, check your local community college instead if similar courses are offered, it will be A LOT cheaper ($46/unit for Cali residents)!

I came by here to get some books for school because it would save me a trip to the Hayward campus…read more Unfortunately, this place is out in the weeds too. It's next to a state park or in the middle of it. So, I came here because I thought it was closer. When I was in grad school before, there was a campus in Walnut Creek. It was in the middle of downtown and was quite easily accessible. But this place isn't. And if there is traffic (and there was) look out! I am glad that I don't have to come here regularly because I'd have to get out of work a good two hours before class to get there on time and then drive all of the way home after class. They aren't open on Friday or Saturdays. But I was able to pick up my books. I was going to look for some school swag but they didn't really have any. In the future, I will have my books sent to me to avoid having to come all of the way out here to pick up two books.