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    Katie Wheeler Library

    4.1 (85 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Em B.

    Katie Wheeler Library is a beautiful and quiet place. It's hidden behind a busy shopping center in Irvine. It's clean and has a whole second floor for children books. During Spring, the flowers outside are very beatiful. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Nice to have a picnic outside or just reading on the grass or little nature/mindfulness walk outside. You can check out "wifi" to take with you. However - waitlist is LONG in the hundreds! You can also can check out nice looking laptop but check out time limit is short so you would have to be at the library.

    Caleb K.

    Looking for a beautiful, cozy place to study? Come here! We came to this pretty, small, white house only to find out that it's a library! It's so small that there are only ~15 seats throughout the library. It was full when we went, so we opted to sit outside. It was still really beautiful, but if you want a seat inside, make sure to come early:')

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    Fran L.

    Probably the best small library in California; no, no, in the world! I guarantee you that if you go to Katie Wheeler's Public Library, you will appreciate everything about what America offers. The public library is in one of the most beautiful scenic places in the city of Irvine. The ground is kept as clean as any European museum, or Korean DukSoo Palace. The tall palm trees and orange trees surrounding the handsome white buildings make it the most majestic library in the country. The numbers of free services include free copy, free check out, free DVD and CDs. The staffs are incredibly nice and helpful. I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to call this place one of my city's many wonderful free offerings and I get to enjoy it every day! God Bless America and the public libraries, specially Katie Wheeler's.

    Angie M.

    Really nice place to go with kids, is super relaxing and calm. Recommended if you are an avid reader.

    Bea K.

    This library is so quaint and cozy, it was restored from being a home into a small library. Personal touches like a fireplace, portraits and they had a tree up while we were there in the month of December. The staff here is awesome. They are very welcoming and helpful in regards to all your questions. You can find them as soon as you come in to your left. On this floor you will see computer tables, checkout desk and they also have DVDs on this floor. Upstairs they have the children's section, which mostly the times I have gone it has been - well, full of kids. So don't expect this area to be quiet. On this floor you can also find a "quiet room." So funny that it's on the same floor as the children's books but once you go inside and shut the door it is marvelous! Overall it is a pretty small library but it's personal touch and great staff keep you coming back every time. There is always a good book to read, no matter how big or small the place is.

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    My kids and I love this library. It's close to our home, so it's convenient the staff is super friendly

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    A historic building and beautiful gardens under the California sunshine in Irvine. Great location!

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    I love taking family photos at this location. It's not crowded with people. So many cute spots for photos.

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    Ask the Community - Katie Wheeler Library

    Is the used bookstore located in the basement still open during the summer?

    I went down to their bookstore during the summertime and bought a ton of books. If I remember correctly, they open around 10:00 am. So to answer your question, yes, they are indeed still open during the summertime :)

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    Tustin Library

    Tustin Library

    4.0(138 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Library is especially kid friendly. Half of the space is a children's library and it was really…read morenice that they have drop in tutoring. There are different spaces for different age groups. Lots of sitting spaces both indoor and outdoor.

    when the irvine libraries split from the ocpl system, i ended up switching over to tustin since…read moreit's the closest location to me now. the location itself is really nice. it's in the civic center, so you've got the community center and police department right there, and there are a bunch of food and drink spots across the street if you want to grab something before or after. there's plenty of parking outside, but even then on busy days it can get full really fast. there are also bathrooms available but you need to ask the library for the code to access, as i believe it changes daily. they also have a security guard who stands by the door. inside, the library is super spacious, but it's not the quietest. i wouldn't really recommend it as a study or focus spot if that's what you're looking for since it can get pretty loud, especially with kids. there is a separate quiet room, but it seems more geared toward teens. i do wish the books were organized a little better. sometimes it feels like a maze trying to find something, especially not knowing if it'll be in teen/young adult or general fiction. i'm also not the biggest fan of how the manga is set up since it's split into two different areas and i'm not really sure why. that said, the staff has always been super friendly and helpful. i also love that they have a rotating table of themed recommendations. right now it's ren faire reads, but they've done things like blind date with a book for valentine's and other themed picks based on different time periods too. overall, it's a very nice facility with a wide selection of books, from new releases, manga, kids and teens books, etc.

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    UCI Science Library - seating on 6th floor

    UCI Science Library

    4.3(44 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    one of my fav study spots!! each floor has different seating options, which is super nice…read more - my fav: the view on the 6th floor is super nice and there are outlets staff is generally quiet and leaves you alone i would definitely recommend, it's pretty quiet

    Most of the recent reviews have been complaints about student or individually, picky details, so I…read morewant to try to provide an objective evaluation of the UCI Science Library, based on my experience visiting it since 2014. You will probably not find a quieter place to study at UCI. Each floor is equipped with study tables and desks, for students and the casual reader alike. Computers are also available for those without laptops. From what I have seen, UCI updates these computers every few years, to keep up with technology advances that newer software demands. The library has several locations where you can fill up on water and use the restroom. But it is best to navigate the library yourself to find these locations, because sometimes it is easy to get lost. My favorite places to study are the fourth and fifth floor tables, across from the giant windows facing the trees and walkway. People don't usually talk, so you can enjoy some quietude on these floors. If you need to take a break from your studies or reading, take a walk outside and enjoy the architecture, or the sculptures outside depicting the life of intellectual labor. One thing to note is that due to the scandal Dr. Ayala was involved in, with regards to sexual harassment, UCI decided to remove his name from this library. For now, it is just called the "Science Library."

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