very nice library , just small . also just to comment about the comments where people are…read morecomplaining about kids here , DONT COME TO A KID FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENT IF YOU DONT WANT TO BE AROUND KIDS. Kids are just being kids and people are being karen's and complaining about the children , grow up.

This is an older library that serves mostly the underserved. The staff was nice and the space was…read morewelcoming. Great little Friends bookstore decorated so cute for the book crawl!

I used to live nearby and it was my regular thing to go to this Library every Sunday. It has such a…read morenice vibe! I stopped by during a recent book crawl and it brought back fond memories. And what a cute little Friends of the Library book store! Very clean and uncluttered and laid out nicely... Super friendly staff!

This library has become unbelievably frustrating for anyone actually trying to study. I come here…read moreto prepare for college exams, and instead of a quiet environment, it feels like a loud social hangout. There is consistently either a disability group or middle school students that run around talking loudly with zero consideration for the people around them. It's disruptive, disrespectful, and completely defeats the purpose of a library. I understand that public spaces are for everyone, but that doesn't mean basic courtesy should go out the window. A library is supposed to be a place for reading and studying not a place for ongoing loud conversations. If people want to socialize, there are plenty of other places to do that. The library seriously needs to step up and enforce noise levels or create strictly enforced quiet zones or hours.

Cute little library and friendly staff. But they are definitely in need of a new location, seems…read morelike they have been there forever. They're raising funds for a new library and I hope that can happen soon!

For many years, I voted at the Santee branch of the San Diego County Library. The ladies there were…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, and I always enjoyed the childhood memories that the smell of the library brought back for me. But shame on me: in recent years, I've contributed to the slow unraveling of American society by shunning the small but community-centric offerings of the local public library. I want to blame TV and the internet, Amazon and TikTok, but that's a childish dodge, obvious and irresponsible, like blaming the rain for ruining my car's interior, instead of myself, for not putting up my windows. Libraries are - have always been - more than simple book repositories. They're classrooms; study halls; venues for public meetings; and "third places", where people can relax and interact with folks other than those they know from home and at work. Like many Americans, I've found technologies and places to stand in for the library. Much of the research and reading I do, I do online; and when I want the bustle of strangers, I sit in coffee shops. [half-hour long pause] I was going to add something here about the charming old-fashioned American tradition of submitting ballots at a library or other public venue, and I was going to ruefully assert that COVID-19 is to blame for my having stopped doing so. But COVID-19 isn't the threat it used to be, and the ugly truth is that I'm afraid to go into crowds of gun-totin', antisocial, right-wing extremist MAGA nutjobs whose attention is focused on politics, and who would rather see their fellow citizens shot dead than to see their candidates lose fair elections. I miss the library, but I'm not willing to die for it.

The Casa de Oro branch has moved a couple blocks to the west and is now in its own beautiful…read morebuilding with lots of natural lights and vibrant color throughout. They just opened yesterday (9/21/2026) and the Grand Opening will be held Saturday 10/17 from 10-1. https://www.sdcl.org/newcasabranch/

Customer service is always great - they're willing to help you any way they can…read more Tip: Take a photo of your library card; the scanner will still recognize it!

Beautiful library, great staff, plenty of free parking. Good location, next to post office and city…read morehall. Cute (inexpensive!) bookstore.

Nice, lively library. I happen to be here on the day they were having story telling, so you get the…read morecomplete opposite of what to expect in a library - party voices. It made the library feel so joyous and fun. If you're a kid or have kids, it'd be a blast. I'm pretty good at blocking out noises, so it didn't bother me and I could grab a space to do some work. I love the high ceilings of this library. I'd go again the next time I'm in the area.

What a cute bookstore! Love that the proceeds support the library, which has so many activities and…read moreresources for all ages and backgrounds.

Well, it's nice to have a library in Lakeside, a friend of mine brought some alcohol addiction…read morebooks to the shop inside and they didn't want them. Maybe they have too many I don't know. It's a really nice library, if you drive an electric car. They have a couple of spots where you can charge your car while you're going to the library. I imagine one day there will be no more libraries, which is kind of sad.

Such a beautiful library with ample parking. Located right off of Woodside Ave, feel free to hit up…read morethe local coffee shop drive thru right across the street or hit up some good eats on the block. After, head over to the library and check out the newly renovated, clean space. There isn't a huge collection of books but it is very clean and there is plenty of space to relax and study. In the very back of the library, there is a kid's section where they host weekly Storytime and events. The bathrooms are always clean, the staff is always friendly and there is a little outside porch area with plenty of shade incase you wanted to have a snack. I love this little place!

This library is newly built and so nice inside!! The library is very clean and well stocked with…read moremany books. There is a teen room, meeting rooms and a quiet homework room. They also have a 3D printer! They have kids area with a mini climbing wall for toddlers, a play area and I believe 2 computers for the kiddos. They have a large family restroom in the back area and also restrooms up front. This library hosts many different events throughout the month. A very nice library to visit.

Best library in San Diego…read more pros. - There is a park on the other side of the parking lot. - There is a courtyard in front of the library ( benches to sit_ - there is a conference room in the building next door ( I went to their "movie day", see their online posing about that). - individual study rooms ( always one of the 3 available). - Is open 6 days a week. - On Mondays through Friday, their hours are either 9 am to 5 or 8 pm ( other public libraries are either 9 am t6o 5 pm or 11:30 am to 8 pm). Cons - I cannot think of any. I am a nursing student, so a medical library is ideal. There are anatomical models which was helpful for my anatomy class. This library has separate study rooms, which is nice when you want to get work done in a quiet space ( not that the library is ever loud). It is clean, well kept (I can say the same thing about the park next door). I come here to study, then I eat my lunch and sit in the courtyard. Other public libraries have a lot going on (classes, reading times for kids, and that makes noise). This feels more like a library at a medical college where med students study then have coffee and food in the courtyard. Other libraries have a patio, but is only available when the library is open. This courtyard is accessible anytime ( so if you get there 30 minutes before the library opens, you still have somewhere to sit and have your coffee). Coffee machine not included

What I like is that they have three rooms that you can use to study, but what I didn't like is that…read morethere was no time limit for use. They also have a community room that they used to hold for meetings but when there's no meetings, they still don't allow anybody to sit in there to use the table. There are no other tables available in this library to study just chair, chairs and corners, but most of the tables are occupied with computers or games so I couldn't even use a table to study if I wanted to. If you're lucky to get one of the rooms, that's the only way this place would be worth it or if you just wanna sit on one of the chairs and read a book. But to bring my laptop or books and be able to study is pretty much luck of the draw.

One of the most beautiful libraries in SD!…read more It has so much character! From the stain glass features to the mission-style touches, this library was designed with intention. It's pretty quite and clean inside. There are plenty of seating options with community tables, private study desks, and conference rooms. Quite the spacious library!

I haven't been here in a minute. I used to come here more often and being back brings back memories…read morewhen I just needed peace and quiet to focus on some work. This library is brightly lit and I like the big room at the back where the magazines are; I feel.lkkw that's the most peaceful part of the library. If I remember correctly, they used to be open on Sundays, but with the budget cut, none of the libraries open on Sunday anymore.

As a parent of a high school student attending this college as a concurrent student, I have to say…read morethat the enrollment process could definitely use some work. There was quite a bit of confusion when it came to getting information about enrolling, touring, and registering a high school student, and at times I felt like we were being given the runaround. For families who aren't already familiar with the college enrollment process, I think the information should be much clearer and easier to navigate. First impressions really matter, especially when you're a new student or parent trying to figure everything out. Thankfully, we did encounter a counselor who completely changed the experience for us. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and willing to walk us through the entire process--from enrollment to registering for classes. He even took the time to give us a tour of the campus on his own down time when he absolutely didn't have to. That level of service stood out to me because that's exactly the kind of person you want representing a college to new students and their families. I do think the front office and admissions area could use some additional training when it comes to professionalism and face-to-face customer service. The people greeting you when you first walk (admissions desk) onto a campus are often the first impression of the entire institution. If I were judging the college solely on my initial enrollment experience, I honestly don't think I would have felt very welcomed or excited about becoming a student. There is definitely room for improvement in this area. However, once my son was registered and started classes, our experience became much more positive. He's only taking one class this semester, but his professor has been wonderful. She is kind, attentive, and genuinely seems interested in getting to know each student individually. She even set aside time for the class to complete a "getting to know you" form, which I thought was such a great personal touch. As a parent, that made me feel much more confident that we had made the right decision. I've also had the opportunity to meet several other professors while on campus, and those interactions have been really encouraging. They've been welcoming, polite, and enthusiastic when meeting students, and that energy makes a difference. When professors are excited to see your student and make them feel welcome, it naturally makes both the student AND the parent excited about this new chapter. Overall, I see a lot of potential here. I just hope the people overseeing admissions and the front office take a closer look at the new-student experience. A young adult coming straight from high school shouldn't have to navigate a confusing process to get basic information, and parents shouldn't feel like they have to piece everything together themselves. The enrollment process may have been a little rocky for us, but the positive interactions we've had with the counselor and professors have definitely helped turn things around. I'm hopeful that with some improvements in communication, organization, professionalism, and customer service, the college can create the welcoming first impression that new students and families deserve.

Being an older transfer student was difficult to navigate an application. I came in and someone…read morestood beside me and walked me through everything. The guys at the desk and the women at the front desk were all so friendly and welcoming. I didn't feel intimidating and I've also had great interactions with people on the phone