Amazing and helpful staff. We need more libraries like this. Large selection of literature, DVD's, etc.

I really like this library. It is pretty chill and not a lot of noise on the second floor. I highly recommend for studying. I usually use the computer :) read more

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I'm not sure if the library found a way to get the drug users and smokers away from the entrance - but I haven't seen people living / sleeping at the front and smoking around kids / guests for a long time, so that's a big improvement. I also like how the librarians go out of the way to help the patrons. They are proactive to meet, greet, and make conversation with everyone. read more

One of the few treasures in the city of Gilroy, this library is absolutely awesome. Conveniently located in the downtown area, this library is easy to access from surface streets and not too far off from the 101 freeway. This two-story gem, houses some of the best local resources for research, entertainment and opportunity. Not only is this library spectacularly clean and easy to navigate, but it also has some of the most kind and helpful staff members that i've ever met. As an educator, I was able to get book sets for my classroom to use for centers activities as well as supplemental reading kits for students to use at their leisure to boost their reading skills. On an independent level, I was able to rent audiobooks for use while at home or on the road. The selection is always bountiful and up-to-date. I truly can't wait for this place to open up again. Service: 5 star Cleanliness: 5 star Variety of selection: 5 star Books and access to computers is only the beginning of your adventure here at the library... opportunities for self improvement via free classes or access to courses through the county are also a huge benefit. Highly recommend a visit! Membership is free and totally worthwhile! read more

I was in town visiting my grandma and decided to stop here . First of all I gotta say it's a GIANT complex as expected for a big city central library. I guess it's hard not to like a building that is full of books....some libraries do exceed expectations, and this is one of them. I was quite impressed with the size of the library, and very easy to navigate without any problems. Yes it is the main library, so that is expected, it is however quite complete - and I got slightly distracted by the rows of books as it never seemed to end. By slightly I mean I totally ended up spending a lot of time browsing than I should have. Due to it being so spacious there are plenty of rooms to study. The staff here are quite helpful as well. Very clean and organized. Just exactly how a library should be kept. Way too many amenities to mention All in all it's a great place to find peace and quite when you need to catch up on work or just to read a good book - thank you! read more

Great selection of materials--onsite and online. Convenient location, friendly, helpful and professional staff. Love it!

Have you been to the library lately? The gilroy library offers many great FREE services. For instance free zumba classes (located upstairs), free movie rentals (including newly released movies), free movie matinee, free childrens arts and crafts sessions etc. Ive never looked at the library as a fun place until recently. Ever since i found out this place rents out new movies for free i was there asap. New releases available on dvd and blueray. The best part is you can borrow the adult movies for a whole week. The kids section is seperate and is located downstairs. The selection is really great for kids and can check them out for 2weeks at a time. Amazing..... Ive also been able to request new or old movies too. They send me notifications through e-mail or paper by mail. Upstairs offers adult movies, books, magazine's, study rooms, computers, and much more. The recreation room is also upstairs. Thats where zumba class, meetings and movie nights take place. Movie night is fun because we get to watch the movies on the projection screen. Down stairs includes two kid friendly computers (with only kid friendly learning games), kids fun zome with large lego blocks, kids books, kids movies and more. Plus they have free snack time often. Where the kids can sit down and enjoy a healthy snack (including a drink). All in all this place is pretty neat and offer pajama storytime too. What was random but good was that the library does have a full time officer on duty so no worries about bums or loitering people. There are plenty of study rooms if you do need some peaceful thinking. FYI if you are going to print anything out its 15cents a sheet. Hope yall come by and enjoy the great new things the library has to offer. read more

I like the staff, layout and variety at this relatively newly built library. Parking is ample, for both cars and bikes, and plenty of seating on every floor. They have conference rooms and restroom facilities that are convenient and decent. read more

Nice, clean library with quiet rooms. They even offer free yoga and other hobby related free classes.

Gilroy has a permanent public library again! After a few years of demolishing the old library, relocating to a temporary spot on Monterey Street, and constructing the new library, the Gilroy Library had its grand opening celebration on April 28. The new library is pretty sweet. It's a lovely two-story building featuring modern architectural features under a traditional Spanish tile roof, a spacious lobby, landscaped courtyard, lounge-y seats, free computers to use by the hour, free wi-fi, and lots of books, media, and other reading material (of course!). If you're itching to use your piece of plastic, leave your credit card at home and have at it with your library card here. This is easily my favorite new building in Gilroy and it beams with civic pride. Library patrons (or people who use this place to as free day care for your kids): please take good care of this place so it can retain its beauty for years to come! read more

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I am amazed at all this library has to offer! All my life I have thought the library was just to go and read books or magazines, maybe check out a new cd or movie. But this place is so much more! They have classes where adults can learn to read, they have lunches for kids in the area almost every day over the summer. They had a bird show, my daughter has read to a therapy dog. She has taken a coding class. They offer online language classes for those looking to learn a new language (me and my seven year old have started learning mandarin!). I take my 3 year old to the read aloud story time on thursdays. Really, this place has not only been a blessing this summer, it's almost made it a curse because of how busy I've been able to keep my kids! And yes, the facilities are immaculate. Bathrooms are always clean, books are always where they should be, upstairs in the adult section is always silent and my children have never been hushed downstairs in the kids section. It seems like the perfect place. Love my Gilroy Library! read more

My four year old and I absolutely love this place. The toddler section is great with its two toddler computers, a mom can just park your child there and for 30 min. (each session is 30 min) read or use your laptop with library wifi while they are entertained. They have added two Lego tables where kids can play Legos at once together it is great. Also there are so many free programs going on just pay attention to the flyers there is something for everyone. One killer deal is to save 5 library checkout receipts and if you are a Gilroy resident, 5 receipts = 1 free admission to Gilroy Gardens. With their reading program I received a free tote bag, free dvd and a free flash drive. The library including the restrooms are clean and organized. If you are even remotely interested just go you will be hooked. read more

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So, I really loved the old library because I'd always gone to it when I was a kid but a remodel was much needed. And holy moly...did that take place or what?! The library is so big & modern with dimming lights that sense movement, marble stairs, spacious study rooms, tons of computers & places to chill out & read or get some quiet reading or research time in. After visiting for the first time since it's open, I'm reigniting my love for books & learning & will be a frequent visitor. I'm truly in LOVE! read more

Beautiful new building with high ceilings and lots of sitting/reading/meeting/studying space. I like going here much better than the old library. There are automated machines to check books out and check returned books in which makes it a really quick trip. The only thing I wish they had more of is a better DVD selection. read more

Great amenities and online access is great. If you're pressed for time the book drop is great and you can check it the next day online to see that your items were safely returned. Staff is friendly and the request to extend your borrowing time can be done online, which is highly convenient. If there is something I want to check out that's at another library then I simply put in a request and they get it over from that library for me to pick up at the gilroy location. Love it. read more

The Gilroy Library is pretty good, due to the nice staff, well kept and clean building, and general atmoshphere from people. Every time I have gone in there it is usually very nice and quiet. Except sometimes due to babies, kids, and/or teens screaming. But, the librarians always make sure to address the disturbances. So, thank you Gilroy librarians! However, Why is their a police officer? He just stands in the corner by the back entrance on his phone, conversing with people, or boringly walking around the library. I have never seen him do anything, address any noise, check on rowdy kids & teens, or much else. He just literally stands there. Gilroy Police Department should station this officer elsewhere, to patrol the city, or something. This is a waste of city staff and resources for the citizens and community. Police should be in the streets patrolling not in the library just standing doing nothing. read more

The library has so much to offer! It is super convenient to search for books, dvds and cds that you are interested in on their online website. Then, you can place a hold for the item and the library will send you an email when it is ready for pickup. They also have a 24hr computerized dropbox so you can return your items any time of the day when you are done. Every time that I have been here, the staff has always been super friendly but if you are an anti-people person, there is also self checkout so you don't have to talk to another human. read more

Love the remodeled library! It's very spacious, clean, and there's plenty of parking. One of my favorite spots is the community room upstairs where they host activities such as arts and crafts. Lisa Duff organizes the monthly craft events and she is very friendly and always comes up with the cutest (and useful) crafts! read more

Really awesome movie selection! WOW! Its huge and they have a massive array of foreign options. The book collection is really good too for a small library. Check out the new book section that is updated often! read more

I love this library. I have been going here since I was small and now I'm taking my son here. The remodel was desperately needed and the staff are awesome. The book selection is amazing and I can't wait to try the audio books. I love this place. read more

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Gilroy Library has something for every age. My grandsons love the Lego play tables and their favorite is the computers. The library is always clean and perfect in every way. read more

I love the free zumba classes on Tuesdays! They don't have my gym here in Gilroy so this helps!

Top of the line brand new modern library. Millions were spent to make it what it is. It's beautiful. Only one gripe, no Macs? That much money spent you would think they would not settle for less. read more

We moved to Gilroy from Sunnyvale in December. I LOVE the library here. The Sunnyvale library was so sad, we never went there and always ended up driving farther to use the library. I love that this is so close and easy to get to, never have an excuse for having any fines! We've been in probably half a dozen times. My son is 10, is an avid reader. He loves a variety of books. They have an extensive comic and graphic novel section here. Lots of nonfiction books. Lots of new releases. Just lots to choose from! We always leave with a huge bag. I also think they're really generous with he amount of time they let you have things checked out for. 3 weeks for most kids movies, they even have video games?! Again 3 weeks for those. Which I think is awesome. It's nice to try those out to see if they're worth buying. We usually come on Saturdays. Been in on both mornings and afternoons. Even though afternoons are busier the library still seems quiet and nice. I'm an avid knitter so I was upstairs raiding the knitting book section last time. My son wanted some leopard gecko books, because we have one as a pet. So we spend significant time upstairs and even though there were lots of teenagers and adults it was quiet. I'm sure there's bad apples like the other reviewer mentioned. Probably maybe after school hours? Thank you city of Gilroy for providing an awesome library! :) We are so happy we moved to Gilroy. Love it here. read more

Most reviews are true. This isn't your wretched library. There are two floors with many study desks to choose from.

I love this new library. It's a vast improvement over the previous incarnation. I deduct a star, however, because occasionally it can be a haven for a loud and uncouth individuals. I don't have anything against them; I just can't focus on reading if the silence is broken. read more

Love the tables for studying...large tables with outlets and an individual lamp on each for extra light. Problem is there are too many teenage kids with nothing to do so they come to the library as a hangout spot blasting their music and gossiping loudly as people are trying to read or study right next to them. I also have not seen anyone do anything about it. Also, was hoping there would be group study rooms available, not just the silent study room. read more

This is the best, most modern library I've been in. Fabulous place to go when you have some work to do that requires hard thinking and a quiet place to do it. There are many tables on both floors with a light in the middle and plugs for your computer. People are friendly and helpful. There are even quiet study rooms and a computer training lab you can schedule. I like that the kids floor is on floor 1 and the adults is on floor 2. I love kids, but they always forget the 'be quiet' rule. This library will be my office extension from now on. Way to go Gilroy! read more

It's nice and clean but wish it had more of a choice selection. Morgan Hill library is better and you can have them bring it to Gilroy for you I've heard, but haven't tried it yet. Staff is super nice. read more

Love the overall environment of the library. It is just great. However the staff is keeping me from a 5 star! As I have heard many young adults have mid treated this beautiful new library . I think it has affected the staff. I went to talk about using one of the conference rooms for a college meeting. I was informed with complete negativity. Not the best service sadly. read more

The Gilroy Public Library is a gem. It is a clean, well lit, comfortable place to study/work. Right now, I am at a standing desk in a library quiet room looking out of a huge window at the blue sky and trees while typing this review. Requests/holds (books, audio, DVD) from other libraries typically arrive with a week or two. They also have a lot of other community services offered on their premises. Don't pass up using this great resource in Gilroy! read more

Great library, especially after the remodel. Great location, tons of automatic checkout machines that work really well, and helpful attendants. read more

Great library. Brand new, lots of space, easy to use check-out system. Love it.

Really good library.. They have just about everything you need... There are a few things I don't like, but all in all it's a good place!!

Decent library, but the librarian thought I was stealing the cds but I was checking the scratches!

Some staff members are rude. But Mitzie (circulation, downstairs) is so warm and funny she makes up for it. The book selection is better in Morgan Hill, but that's just my opinion. When i visit the MH library, I'm inspired to read and I see a lot of books attractively displayed that I've read reviews on in magazines and newspapers. (David Sedaris' latest, Tom Wolfe, Curtis Sittenfeld, etc.) At the Gilroy library, the "new" section is a LOT of "50 Shades of Grey" and "Hunger Games" and the latest Nora Roberts. At least I can hop online and put whatever books on hold I want from any branch in the district. read more

I'm an avid reader so I'm grateful that our community has access to such a beautiful library with a large variety of books available for free. This is truly my quiet sanctuary. Although the older library provided variety, the ambiance at this new one is so much nicer. I had an issue once with a book return here and the attendant was very nice about it and helped me fix the issue right away. I come here often. I recommend this beautiful library. read more

I never knew this library had events for kids like this, Each child at the event was able to create these art projects after a read out loud. They read different types of stories each day. What an awesome event for the community to get together, have fun and even win some prizes! My grand kids and I are definitely coming again read more

I feel like this Library is better than the one's in the city for a small town like Gilroy this place is amazing!

Great new equipment and set up, shockingly rude staff members. One has made me cry on MULTIPLE occasions. For that reason I will not go back--lost my library card and am too uncomfortable to have to talk to the mean one again. read more