As a first time visitor, I loved the children's area! It was incredibly organized, clean and a big…read moreplay 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.

I have so many good things to say about this library! Great selection of books. Very clean…read more 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!

Trying to use satellites to connect to one of my other phone…read more 4.6.2026, My Monday evening observation on this library. The male librarian is very helpful when I want to ask him on how to make a copy. The female old librarian is gossiping about Asian people and making fun at them. The young teenager is making fun at the Asian populations. Other people are gossiping about other person's life after 4pm. In general, the quality of the people who come to this library are better during the morning , but the quality of the people are getting worse as the day goes by, especially during the evening hours.

I got my library card when we moved to SVL & honestly i should visit this branch more often but…read moresince i was gifted a Kindle by my buddy i don't have the need to buy books - going digital reading is both a blessing & a curse as i used to come here for the quarterly used books sale.....

A very clean, spacious and plentiful resources for books, puzzles, games, you name it~…read more It's nice and peaceful to come here to do work and get some productivity in.

I love libraries. This one is in the upper quartile. Very big, great selection and I loved the high…read moreceilings. It is also right by a large park. Wonderful and friendly staff.

We love Calabazas Library for multiple reasons. First we can walk to it. When you are a stay at…read morehome mama with twin toddlers anything to get energy is a blessing so walking to the library is a huge plus! Second, this library is small which again is nice when you have two very active 4 year olds its nice to have a small space where they can always be in my eye site is a huge yes! Third, this library is never very crowded. Recently I learned they offer free classes which my boys are a little young for but once they are old enough we will definitely join some classes. Lastly, my dad always makes donations to this library and they always call to say thank yoi, which is a nice personal touch!

My first experience with the Calabazas Library wasn't positive. I've been using the library more…read morefrequently in recent years and my experiences have improved. I decided to leave a review as a result of an incredible experience in September 2024. I had been having some issues with my account, so I called the library soon after they opened. The phone was answered by Lucy, who was patient, friendly, and took extra time to understand the issue. She make several different attempts to address my needs. I was impressed by her persistence and positivity while trying to solve the issues with my account, which she completed successfully. An excellent experience. Thank you! BTW. Be sure to check out the impressive seed library next to the front desk.

It's "OK" so far…read more.. I have been spending my own time at the library every day, because it is the closest library to commute to. I have plenty of work and I appreciate the quiet environment. Sometimes the librarians are perfectly polite and don't say anything weird, like attempt to spread false rumors about a civilian who has every right to be at the library-- or worse, attempt to ADvertise HeR to strangers (a very clear hello!). Sometimes they are a bit creepy, and it makes me wonder what they REALLY do for work. I am REALLY trying not to make assumptions... but a woman has to watch out for her own safety. There are a few staff who seem to be more mindful and considerate of such. A charger for my mobile phone that I ordered will arrive soon, so there will be no need to interact with them on a daily basis (to borrow the library's). I usually don't pay much attention to others at the library, but I notice that there are students and adults working from their laptops or completing class work. I just do my best to be aware of my surroundings, so that I don't end up sitting near creeps and stalkers. The traffic is quite questionable at times, although much of it has died down (thankfully). It seems that some people walk around the library looking for SOMETHING or SOMETHING TO STARE AT. Such traffic are very uncomfortable to be around-- I thought this was a library, not a zoo or a MARKETPLACE. So I just find a quiet desk to sit at, and concentrate on my work. I have borrowed and read a few books from the library, too. They have a fairly standard selection of a stereotypical American library in 2025 (the YA section is downstairs, whereas ADULT sections are UPSTAIRS). I appreciate the books they carry in the Computer Science section, as I am becoming more Computer Science literate these days (learning how to code, researching and using Artificial Intelligence, etc.).

A quiet two-story library tucked behind Mountain View City Hall, with a public park. It's more…read morebeautiful than East Bay libraries I've ever been in. No more mentally disturbed/homeless people on site. It's surprisingly busy on the weekends, especially back-to-school season. I love how they have a quiet area with a fireplace, cushy seats, and sunshine shining through the windows facing the park. No talking in this area. The children and teens' section is conveniently located downstairs, which is an ideal location since they tend to talk loudly. Study/meeting rooms are spacious upstairs, but must be reserved ahead of time. Also, the restrooms are clean on both floors. Love the sculpture near the entrance. I can't believe it took me ages to discover this library after walking around Downtown Mountain View for the past two years. There's a parking garage available on the side of the library including street parking. Nice to walk around after dining in nearby restaurants and worth coming back to chill and read.

Visited Saratoga library for their story time arranged by my son's baby group. It was my first time…read moregoing in to the library, although I've passed by it a handful of times. The inside of the library was so neat and clean. There was a lot of natural lighting too, which made the library seem more inviting. The kid's section of the library has a large selection of books. There is a play structure with a slide, a "bonfire" area, and a play corner for new walkers. There are even a few reading books by the window. My son had a great time walking around, exploring, and reading some books. When it was time for storytime, the librarian walked my son and his baby group to a private room. It's nice knowing that they offer this service aside from the regular weekly storytime. They have a parking lot, which was about 90% full by the time I left around noon. I went on a weekday.

My go to library. It sucks that they close earlier around 6pm on most days, but it's still an…read moreexcellent, world-class library. I love how quiet and clean the Saratoga Library is. I've gotten a good amount of work and reading done in this library. I also love how close it is to Highway 85, so I can quickly stop by to return items or pick up reserved items when I'm in a hurry. The Saratoga, Cupertino, 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!

Amazing area, nice view of greenery. Keeps me focused especially for homework. Genorous amount of…read morespace, but noise canceling headphones are a must because sometimes the little ones come around.

Adorable library on a quiet street in Los Altos. It' is very small but linked to Santa Clara…read morelibrary system so you can request books from numerous libraries and they are sent to this location for you. Super friendly staff. Beautiful grounds with lots of trees and the Thinker statue.

This library is beautiful and spacious. Love that they have guest computers for public access for…read morenon-students!! I just wish they allowed access to the SCU computers for alumni, or had guest computers on the second and third floors. I really appreciate that most people here tend to respect the fact that libraries are meant to be quiet. The third floor study room is really nice and boasts an amazing view of the campus. Parking is free on weekends and street parking is available as well! They also offer free 2 hour visitor parking permits (any time after 8 PM is free), and anyone is able to access the library without needing a student ID card prior to 7 PM. Additionally, the Sunstream Cafe is usually open and has a variety of caffeinated beverages & snacks available for purchase. This library is a gem and I love that it closes on the later side.

Very quiet library, open to public, extensive open hours, and parking is easy. Nice supporting…read morestaff.

Always clean and well organized. Great place to study, do hw, or just look around. Decent film and…read moremusic collection too.

The librarian here is amazing! She is so caring and kind and speaks directly to your child while…read moregetting the library card. She carefully explains all the programs and check out procedures. All this customer service, and they don't even collect money. Take note LGE.

A public library is an automatic 5-star rating. This one is on the smaller side compared to the…read moreother Santa Clara County libraries, but still great. The staff were super good, and this lady stayed with me to help me find the books I was looking for.

Very nice library in downtown Los Altos with friendly staff.Lotsvof wonderful books and plenty of…read morefree parking