The Los Altos library isn't as flashy as some of the newly renovated SCC libraries, but the…read moreselection is top tier. They had a massive selection of PS5 and Switch games which I was shocked by. Their DVD selection is larger than a lot of the neighboring libraries and they have a ton of new book releases on the shelves as well. The parking is also much better than the Campbell and Saratoga locations.

Hey there, please don't book at this library! I walked in after booking a room online and traveled…read moreto the library to pay the $25 fee that you must pay in person in cash. As soon as I slid the $25 over-the-counter, I asked about the room utilization and the room does not allow you to use the TV. You're not allowed to use the resources in the room that are physically there, unless you're a sponsored library program that you have to apply for. When I asked for a refund, they told me payment is nonrefundable, standing in the same conversation standing at the cashier desk. This was probably the worst Customer Service I have ever received. I also talked to three other ladies and they were all three rude in the process of this backhanded info. I am sadly very dissatisfied with this library and won't ever come back!

Amazing little spot I was able to set up and work at after checking out of my Airbnb and before…read moreheading to the airport. Very quiet and wifi was easy to set up.The nice little park and garden areas surrounding the library are also pretty cute.

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.

This is such a special place and one of my favorite spots to get books. The bookstore is truly a…read morehidden gem! * Bookstore: Popular books are sold for basically 80-90% off. Paperbacks are only $2 and hardcovers are $3. * Great finds: I bought Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. * Teen Center: There's a dedicated space strictly for teens. * Atmosphere: The library is light, airy, and welcoming. * Staff: The librarians were extremely helpful. * Parking: Plenty of parking is available.

This is genuinely the nicest public library I've ever been to. Holy gentrification this place is…read morenice. There is ample parking and a cafe outside. In the summer you can see lots of people hanging out by the tables outside. I studied upstairs for the most part, and it was very quiet and nice. It was usually pretty crowded and it can be hard but not impossible to find a seat. You'll see lots of Stanford and Gunn kids studying here.

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.

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.

This was my first time visiting the Cupertino Library. We were their to support some young…read moredirectors 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.

Public libraries are such a great resource and all of the staff her is so friendly. It's more…read morequaint compared to the other libraries around, but there's still so much great content and media here. I was surprised by how expansive their international catalog is. There were a decent amount of switch games available to rent and their DVD collection is amazing with new releases. I was just so excited seeing all of these resources being made available to the public.

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.

My friend and I stopped here while visiting Stanford. You have to sign in and give them a bunch of…read moreyour information, take a photo, and get a guest badge. This place has better security than many companies around the area The library is nice. We enjoyed sitting in the reading rooms and doing some work. If I were a student here I would probably come here sometimes to do some deep studying.

Earlier today while I was studying for my finals, I noticed a man staring into my cubicle, which…read moremade me quite uncomfortable. He then came around the corner to stare at me and my work before telling me that I was not allowed to have food in the library. This person did not say hi or excuse me, just began to berate me to make sure I knew he had the power. I did not know the food policy as I am a first-year student and do not go to the green library often. I normally go to the East Asia Library and this is not an issue there. I responded with "okay," he then preceded to repeat over and over again that I couldn't have food, saying "Stanford policy states...." He also said, "you know, this isn't a restaurant." I was understanding at this point, but I began to get frustrated as he was aggressively repeating that I couldn't have food. I was only drinking an energy drink at the time to get me through the day, but I still understood to an extent. He then told me I had to throw it away, which I did, but he continued to stare at me. Additionally, the food cost me $20, so if he had asked me to put it in my backpack, I would have been more than happy to oblige. If he had approached me in a nicer way, I would have been more than happy to put the food away and then I know to never bring food in again. I currently pay for my own tuition and food here, so as a student working minimum wage, I cannot afford to just "throw it away," but this person did not seem to care. If he works at a University library, he should know how to talk to students without being belligerent and patronizing. Because of this instance, I am never going to go into green library again, I'd prefer the East Asia Library because the people there are much friendlier. This person was a smaller man with glasses and was working at around 4 pm 3/18. I have never been more humiliated and looked down upon in my life. The same thing happened to my roommate after she told him she would put the drink away in her bag, but he was rude to her as well. I think green library needs to rethink who you hire and how the workers treat students.

Small and quiet library, opens until late. Not crowd either,…read morethere are outdoor seats too. There are plenty of room/seats in this building, cafe on first floor, closes early tho. Relaxing~

Ok I have to admit in the beginning when one of my study group member suggested to meet at Stanford…read moreinstead of the San Mateo Library I was hesitant. Granted it is closer to where I live in San Jose but driving into the Stanford area and out is not the easiest thing to do, not to mention lack of food venues. But now it has become "the go to place" because: 1. The library doesn't close until 7pm - which is later than most other libraries. And you can still get in as long as someone inside opens the door for you. 2. There are plenty of spacious rooms with white boards - ideal for group meetings. 3. Internet connection is excellent - yes they offer free guest log in. 4. There is a parking structure and is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day during weekends. 5. The ambiance is awesome because...well it's Stanford campus. The only thing I don't like is that I have to pack lunch but as a result we got more hours out of our studying.

I like this library because it is secluded, cozy, and relaxing. Unlike the bigger libraries this…read moreplace is usually not very crowded - and there is a little park next to it for some casual strolls. Yes the staff tend to talk amongst each other at regular voice levels and while that could be a negative to me it just feeds into to the friendly and laid back ambiance of the place. It is not as if they are screaming and shouting at each other. The one thing I don't like is that the wifi connectivity is spotty from time to time. So if I am not here to study or read then it may be problematic - ie may have to go to a cafe to do surfing.

This is a small library that maintains a good balance of popular content - like DVD's, and…read moreessential books. I think it's basically just okay, for the following reasons: Pluses: + it's a small library, tiny, so if you want that studying at coffee shop feeling, it might get you there. + it's located next to a small park in the quiet residential area of Palo Alto close to shops, etc. So, it's convenient if you're in the area for whatever. + it can be quiet depending on the time of the day. Minuses: - it can be loud depending on the time of the day (think after school, parents walking in with obnoxious kids and both mom and kid chattering away). - it's a tiny space ... just a few desks, not much privacy, not the type of place to park and get some serious studying done. - furniture/furnishings are pretty old ... it's a vintage library.