As a first time visitor, I loved the children's area! It was incredibly organized, clean and a big play area for children. My son ran to see the fishes and explore which made me very happy because normally he is very shy about new places. He had his therapy here and he had so much fun! I'll be coming back here and have my son play with all the other kids during summer. I also love the calendar they have for the months and activities planned. read more

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I have so many good things to say about this library! Great selection of books. Very clean. I have been taking my kids since they were little and they really enjoyed the little aquarium. Also they have a great variety of events. Both for adults and kids. My kids love the reading buddies with dogs. Motivates them to read out loud. I always tell my kids that having access to a library like this is such a blessing! read more

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This was my first time visiting the Cupertino Library. We were their to support some young directors debuting their short movies. The library has two levels and restrooms. The screening was in a room on the 2nd floor. Great job all and wishing you all the support and luck you need. read more

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I needed to renew my passport so I decided to complete the process at this location. The day prior to my appointment, I was called by Amy, who was super friendly, patient, and helpful. Had she not called, I would have forgotten a couple of items that would have likely delayed my application (Thank you again, Amy!). On the day of the appointment, I was assisted by Katie. She was also extremely helpful. There was am issue with my paperwork and we were able to correct it together. I was informed by both Amy and Katie that passport appointments usually process one person only, but suggested that I come early so that they could squeeze not only mine, but my to kids' applications as well. 5 out of 5! Would recommend this location for processing passport applications! Regarding the library, it looked really neat and clean, but I didn't get a chance to explore it. Perhaps next time. read more

This library is big and nice and well ventilated, which I feel rare among many libraries. It's much more comfortable to read in here and much better for kids to play in here. There are a lot of books to browse, including many in other languages. The play area for kids is great, with different themes and the thick rugs make it very safe. read more

Cupertino Library is one of the best libraries I've ever stepped foot in, period. It's a two-story library with an aquarium... that's just awesome. It's a free community resource that everyone in Santa Clara County should experience. I've gotten a ton of work done in the quiet study room and workspaces scattered around the second floor of the library. There are plenty of electrical outlets for you to charge your laptops, phones, and tablets. If you have time, take a walk around the library too. It's in a peaceful neighborhood, and there's even a trail near the parking lot that you can use to explore Cupertino! Getting some work and steps in is always a good, productive day! The Cupertino, Saratoga, and Morgan Hill Libraries have all redefined the standard I expect libraries to have now. MLK Library in DTSJ is trash compared to these three IMO. The sheer number of books, blu-rays, and video games each library has is insane. You're missing out if you don't sign up for a Santa Clara County Library card! read more

Went there with my out of town friends, was shocked and deeply disappointed and angered to see how it has become a chinese library! Some 20 rows of shelves of chinese books, and media, but meager amount for any other language. Definitely not a representation of Cupertino. Entrance had 6 ft display of Chinese mayor and other chinese women. Mayor's initiative seem to have ONLY found art work by Wu, Wang, Wong et al. Really? Shameful! It is a PUBLIC library, funded by public tax money, return it to be Cupertino Library not chinese Library. read more

The Cupertino library is part of the Santa Clara County Library district and it's really big. It's a busy library, but it's also a very nicely maintained place. I was impressed that they could keep it in pretty good shape given its size and the number of patrons who go through on a daily basis. The lobby is wide and has a lot of resources provided at the information desk. Then you will see the big aquarium tank which leads to the children's section. There's a ton of books here and a good number of computers too. Towards the back of the first floor there's a story time room/meeting room. Upstairs, there's the teen section on one side and the rest of the floor is for adults. Tons of books all over and lots of reading desks and lounging chairs for hanging out with your new found books or old favorites too. We had a few questions for the librarian, and she was helpful and kind. We also checked out the court yard which is in the middle of the library with sun umbrellas and backyard type chairs. You can even eat there so if you had the munchies you don't have to leave the library to eat a snack. Overall, we had a good time visiting this library. Also, the hours are very generous, it's opened a lot of the time and even on a Friday evening it's opened till 9 pm! Till next time... read more

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This library is very nice. Their books for sale section was a lot smaller than most other libraries I've been to (see: San Mateo, Redwood City) though which was kind of interesting. I was really impressed by their video game section. They had so many Xbox and PS4/5 games to borrow. If I lived a little closer I would definitely consider borrowing some games here. I was also super impressed with their very extensive manga collection in traditional Chinese. I have a few of these books in my personal collection and they're good for practicing your Chinese reading skills. I would have also borrowed more if I lived a bit closer to this library! The aquarium on the bottom floor is a nice bonus especially for kids. read more

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Extensive collection of books for all ages, play area for kids, and activity rooms as well. Seating is available across the library, and multiple check in and check out stations. read more

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The parking lot at this library is always a nightmare especially on weekends. Bad drivers, lack of parking spaces, etc. The people working at the library are always nice and helpful. read more

Great library! Busy and quiet. Big selection of reference materials. Beautiful park-like feel around the library itself. Plenty of parking, and more parking is available in the evenings. There was a book sale as you come in, we found a couple beautiful "picture" books to purchase, one on Cowboys and another on Japanese culture. Very affordable and a wealth of information. Thanks to those that donated such beautiful books! Big Thanks for hosting various community groups. The Native Plant Society-NPS is a great organization- full of helpful garden information and interesting speakers. And other groups and speakers come and present here in the 2nd floor conference area. Look online for information. read more

""I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library"...could not agree more with the with outside.This is my happy place. The Cupertino library is large and was pretty busy, I had to wait to find parking. There were a lot of staff and very helpful too. read more

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One of my favorite libraries of all time. This is a beautiful library with so many places to study. It does get pretty busy as everyone loves this place, but I've never had an issue getting a spot. There's plenty of parking outside and lots of greenery surrounding the area. I love that they have sunshades that you can switch down if it starts getting a little too bright. Also, very clean and well loved by everyone in the community! read more

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Omg what a nice and LARGE library. Literally so many places to sit and look outside. I was able to book a room and I worked from there while staring at the lovely trees swaying outside. The library is so spacious and I loved the area! I was able to walk to moon tea from here!! read more

I'd hardly recognize it but it has the same clean , organized, cozy feeling it did in the 70's!!! Some of the books are a little scratchy but that's a sign of the generation gap! Had to look around for old time sake Went to jr high right up the street read more

Me and my beloved sat a one day silent meditation course walkable distance from the library. A unique feature of the library is that they close at 6:30pm on Saturday aka half past 6pm on Saturday which is eccentric or unusually instead of closing right at 6pm. I wish the philosophy and religion section along with the vegan cookbooks had a bigger selection yet the crest jewel of this library is they had several and various eclectic array of magazines available for browsing that go all the way back to the 1960s which was cool and an instant time warp. A unique contrast perhaps to Apple Computers being based in Cupertino and having analog magazines from decades prior available for browsing. Another highlight was they had many rare books under lock and key in a display case which as I understand these are available for browsing if you ask a librarian. Cupertino Library is quite alright in my book. read more

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The Cupertino Public Library is a bustling community hub that offers great convenience for local residents. Its membership provides access to the entire Santa Clara library district network, including Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Campbell, Gilroy, Woodland branches, and their Bookmobile. I always see students studying here. The library is a two-story building. During my visit we picked up a reserved book for my wife, who typically borrows Kindle ebooks through their online portal. I also looked up some books on their catalog computers and checked out a book for myself. A pleasant surprise was discovering that the library loans Nintendo Switch games - my wife found one for us to enjoy over the weekend. It's a fantastic perk that library cardholders can borrow video games along with books. read more

New to the library and was dropping off new books for donation. I like their selection at the lobby bookshop. It's small but it looks like they got some shelving upgrade and it's easier to look at. Make sure you have cash on hand bc they don't take card. Girl at the front desk with the nose piercing was pretty unenthusiastic and unfriendly, dampening my second visit at the location. Nonetheless I will for sure visit again, but this time I will go to the gentleman who is always there, he helped me sign up last time and he was very polite and pleasant. Looking forward to the renovations they got going on on the first floor by the entrance! read more

Cupertino Library is always busy and the parking lot is often full, especially when it's hot weather on a weekend. Fortunately there's a lot of street parking around. There's a nice outdoor patio in the center too. Efficient system to pick up pre-reserved books too. read more

I come here frequently to study, due to this being one of the largest libraries in South Bay that closes later (9 PM on weekdays, and 6:30 on weekends). Great variety of books to choose from, lots of students and young professionals studying. The parking situation can be dicey due to a lot of street parking requiring parking permits before 5 PM on weekdays and the parking lot being reserved for civic center use, but I've never had issues with street parking a little to the side of the library and then walking. Lots of students and families with young children trickle in after 3 PM, so fortunately the first floor is reserved for them. However, my main grievance is with the quiet study room. There tends to always be someone on the older side who takes a phone call in the room or doesn't turn their sound or ringer off so you can hear them sending texts and receiving notifications. In turn, there tends to be younger teenagers giggling and talking to one another. It's really annoying to put up with, and both parties have zero self awareness whatsoever. Bring headphones if you plan on coming here. Anyway, now that I got that out of the way... The actual problem with the quiet study room is that half the ports don't work. You need to get lucky and find a seat by the wall that has an actual outlet. All of the tables in the center of the room? Yeah, their charging doesn't work. It sucks. Cupertino Library definitely needs to get on fixing this!! Other than that, the Wifi works great and the windowside view is gorgeous. read more

They have a greater collection of newly released books compared to other libraries. They also have a large collection of movies on DVD. It's amazing. I love coming here and getting a drink at the cafe next door. The restaurant across the street is great too and they've got boba! The outdoor area in front of the library is a nice place to sit down and relax, especially when the weather is great. There is a lot of seating available for reading and studying inside the library. Wi-fi is fast and they keep the library very, very clean! read more

Nice library for studying and browsing books. Lots of pockets of desks, and I appreciate that the desk space was generous enough for me to spread out my plentiful study supplies. Great large parking lot. Upstairs women's bathroom is a bit cramped but the downstairs one is lots bigger. The library has amazing designated spaces for teens and children. read more

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This is a very good library, worth a visit even if you're not a Cupertino resident. The selection is good, but what really stands out is the abundance of kids activities. Not only do they have a dedicated kids section, but they have kids-only events, like reading to dogs (seriously). The hours here are also great - open to 9 pm many nights which blows the Vineland (7 pm) and Los Gatos (6 pm) libraries out of the water. The library is also clean and has a good sized aquarium. Parking is decent too. read more

Pros: -Lots of natural lighting -Big seating areas next to the window for views -Plenty of parking -Around an area where you can walk around -Box for glasses donation -Quiet upstairs Cons: - Some dead spots where WiFi will not connect. I went to the info desk and they said WiFi connects better when it's closer to the info desk. That kind of sucks. - Most of the outlets at the tables don't work read more

It is next to Cupertino city hall and community center. There are multiple restaurants and coffee shops nearby so it is very convenient. Parking on Saturday was not a problem. It is also open 7 days a week. The view from second floor is spectacular and you can see the courtyard, city hall, community center, etc through the windows. read more

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Love this library! There is plenty of parking (lot and street) but it does get crowded on weekends. There are study rooms you can book if needed. The children section is always organized and clean. Our family goes here at least once a week! There are so many movies here to borrow and books to read. We usually request books on hold and it's super quick, usually get the books within 2 days. Lots of free public events here! read more

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Living in Sunnyvale, we always used to go to Sunnyvale Library for its convenience/short distance. Ever since my son started getting sick regularly after library visits, I was 100% convinced that the library was the culprit. Mountain View Library then became our favorite and I really enjoyed their playroom for little kids (and also their awesome board book organization). After COVID shut down ALL the libraries, it was really rough for awhile not having any new books to read in the house - we were SO excited when local libraries started opening up. Cupertino Library was a god-send ever since - they had the best set-up during COVID IMO. I loved that they came up with the bundle system - this helped me not have to "research" what books to borrow for my kids. Once they re-opened fully, my kids now LOVE seeing the small aquarium display whenever we go. Even tho it's a lot farther to our house, it's now our regular library! read more

This is one of the best libraries in the San Francisco Bay Area because of its natural location, beautiful upkeeping, landscaping, walking distance to shops/restaurants/etc., and the audience is very humble. If you're looking for a library in a safe, peaceful & walkable neighborhood, this is it. Cupertino City Hall and auditorium center is onsite. I come here 1-2 times per year and it never disappoints. Very clean area, green grass, beautiful trees, and absolutely perfect for lunch at the park with plenty of benches to sit. Return books in the bins all around the library or just go inside. Self checkout. Staffs friendly. Cute cafe Coffee Society is right next door. It's definitely a great place for ice cream. Library is beautiful and organized. I usually rent free foreign movies. Worth the stop. Definitely check out the entire inside and outside of library. Beautiful all around throughout Summer and Autumn. read more

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I'm not from this area, but I went to this library, and wow, the stares I got from staff at the front desk and patrons were off-putting. I didn't know the demographic makeup of this area, and come to find out there aren't any black people living in this area, hence the stares of 'What are you doing here?' I won't be back that's for sure! read more

I honestly love this library and they have a great children's area with a huge fish tank!! One of the librarians has been here since my son was in first grade and now he's in high school! There's also a coffee shop attached, and across the street is Bitter + Sweet with their famous latte art and red velvet lattes! Such a win with this library and luxury coffee shop in the same vicinity!! I also like how the librarians truly care about the children as well as their jobs and I honestly know the set up of the library as well as a handful of books like the back of their hands!! There is also a great courtyard area where you can read or work on homework in the middle. Perfect environment for any student or young professional to thrive in! read more

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No sufficient patron parking, full of empty city employee permit parking!- 80-85 F indoor during summer is normal with 300 people packed inside saying nothing! You can smell sweat of anyone on the second floor. Welcoming attitude, yet lack of basic ability to fix temp issue is NO EXCUSE and a big SHAME as a county library full of lame excuse! Silent Patrons may deserve this crap when everyone are clueless, speechless....etc. Where are competent city/county library workers? This is high tech silicon valley, full of 4th class performance in Public sectors with NO ACCOUNTABILITY! Forget socialist, decayed cognitive ability or huge cognitive dissonance? Do we deserve this type of decline, HELL NO!!! read more

Did your mom leave you at the library while she ran errands around town? No? Just me? Starting in middle school, my mom would drop me off at the Cupertino Library to do homework while she go grocery shopping and pick up dry cleaning. While I thought it was freedom for me to roam the bookshelves and bury my nose in a new fantasy novel, now that I think of it, she probably thought it was educational free day care and she could have a kid-free afternoon. Now that I'm a mom, the Cupertino Library is an especially nostalgic place for me to return to, and my kids love coming here together now too. The aquarium is still there, the focal part of the children's wing, and still holds many vibrant tropical fish darting in and out of the murky coral depths. If you're lucky, the unicorn tang will swim a little jig right in front of you. There are hidden art sculptures of sea life if you look carefully but I won't tell you where. Cozy chairs and tables are always available. The children's librarians are always so helpful and kind. Story time for kids is great fun with not only reading picture books but also playing with puppets, musical instruments, singing, and dancing! I love that they have many programs to encourage reading like Winter Reading Bingo, Summer Reading Challenge, and Read 1000 Books and kids can earn prizes like stickers, stamps, water bottles, and books! To celebrate a Lunar New Year, they hosted a Lunar New Year lantern making craft activity for kids which was wonderful and suited for kids of all ages. The librarians precut the paper materials into kits and provided instructions, glue, scissors, and staplers and one librarian came around to help make the lanterns. Another favorite part of the library is the kids' play area with a wooden train set and tinker toys. No, mom, I don't leave my kids here on their own (yet), but they already love the Cupertino Library as much as I did when I was a kid. read more

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this is my go to place for books because of how big it is and how quiet it is. They have a wonderful renewal policy, along with a variety of different options to read. there's a cute café nearby and plenty of parking. I typically come here about once every other week when I'm in town. read more

Love their selection of books. Got a library card last week and already have 15+ books in my queue. I love this library because you can submit passport applications here! Luckily someone canceled their appointment and we got in. Otherwise, their schedule is booked out 30+ days out. We are thankful we got so lucky!! read more

Cupertino library is one of my favorite libraries in South Bay. It's very quiet and great for studying by the windows. However, it's pretty popular so sometimes finding a private study spot will be hard. Also because it's popular, not a lot of popular books will be in stock. read more

I spend a good majority of my De Anza college years here. It's a place I walk around for mental health reasons. This library seems to be a huge hit among international students at the De Anza Campus, they are either working on homework or chatting with friends. You can find them everywhere on the second floor of the this library. During my first college job most of the international students I work with are here. I always come here after going to my old church. This library has a very extensive teen section, many high schoolers come here as well and enjoy it. The best part of the library is the giant aquarium that's inside. I have seen it when I was a kid and liked it. It's a good escape from my even my parent's mental health issues because my mum was a De Anza Student herself. They even have a quiet area for kids to study. I no longer come here but had many years of good fun here. read more

This library is huge. Way bigger than the other ones. And quiet too for studying and doing homework. I wish this was my home library. read more

I love this library! It is in the same network as other South Bay libraries like Palo Alto, Campbell, Saratoga, and Milpitas. You can check materials out at one library and return them to a different one if it is more convenient. Also, you can place a hold on library material and have it sent from one library to one that is closer to you. In comparison to the other libraries mentioned above, this is probably one of the more modern. It has a lot windows, making the inside of the library very bright. There are two stories, a passport office, a room for group work (with about 6 large tables inside), and a smaller room that you can use for an hour to tutor or for a quieter space. On weekends, beware of the crowds. I would compare the opening of the library doors on Saturdays and Sundays to the opening of store doors on black Friday. This library is very popular in the community. Bonus: There is a coffee shop right next door where you can sit and have your drink (and easily connect to the library's WiFi), or you can buy a drink and bring your drink in (I've never done it myself, but I've seen many do this without any trouble). read more

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This is a very nice library. It's clean and comfortable. They have family story hour on Saturdays and my LO was quite impressed. Their passport office is also a valuable resource! read more