Nice metro library in a busy and popular part of west San Jose near the Rose Garden. It's not very…read morebig, but it's quite nicely designed. There's only no parking lot, so you have to park in the garage under the library on the ground floor and there's only 33 spots according to SJPL's website. That's quite limited. Thankfully, the day we came we found a spot pretty easily. The entrance is pretty impressive from the garage to the library. There's a huge glass rose sculpture that's suspended in midair, sure made me feel a little uneasy, haha, what if it comes crashing down. All kidding aside, the library is on the second floor only, it's got a kids area, a teen room, a tech room, a meeting/study room, and then a couple of bigger open areas for quite study, reading, and computer use. There's also a book sales by their Friends of the Library that's pretty decent, although some of the books were really old. All in all, this is a pretty good library. We came on a weekend afternoon so it was actually relatively calm and quiet. I see some reviews that say it gets rowdy here, but I didn't see that on my visit. A good library and architecturally unique that I might visit again.

I love the San Jose Public Library! This is a smaller branch library connected to the larger…read moresystem, so you can have any materials held and transferred for pick-up here (the holds pick-up section is by the entryway upstairs.) There is a good selection of books and DVDs, with special kids and teens sections, though, because it's not the main library you may not find an exact title here unless you place a hold. I enjoy browsing and seeing what seems interesting. Some other benefits of an SJPL library card is access to County and State Parks passes, free tickets to local museums (called Discover and Go), access to Libby (audiobooks, e-books) and Hoopla (movies, TV), and the ability to request books not in their collection from across California using the Link+ program. You can apply for a library card here, for full access bring an ID and proof of residency. They have fun card choices, too! I've used this particular library when I needed to work outside of the house. There is a rentable study room and a computer lab room, plus some seating in the adult section and by the computers in the center of the library. It's not the most conducive to quiet work at tables, but it does the job in a pinch. Some might find the crowd after the nearby school is out too loud for their ideal library experience. A pair of headphones is recommended for quiet study. There is also a Friends of the Library book sale at all times in a small room in the adult section. You can pick up books and DVDs for all ages for 50 cents to a few dollars, so I always check it out. Worth mentioning is the parking garage on the bottom level of the library. I've always been able to find a spot, but it's not huge. There's a doorway from the garage to an elevator and stairs, the library is on the top floor and the special events room is on the bottom floor.

I've been visiting this law library for quite some time, first while in law school and now as I…read morestudy to take the bar exam. I have always found it to be the ideal place to study law. Plenty of reference material of course. The staff are superb, always helpful, professional, and respectful. There are plenty of tables to work on, but only a few with plug-in outlets for laptops and devices. The library is usually not crowded and usually extremely quiet. Free parking is increasingly a rarity, but it is available here. Because of the pandemic, masks are required, and people are encouraged to respect social distance rules, and I appreciate this. It also provides access to an outside court yard, which I find helpful when I have to take calls or take a break without leaving the facility.

I'm in love with this library! It's one of the few in downtown that opens early by 8am and allots a…read morewhole parking lot for their patrons. Here's a list of things that I love about this place: -natural lighting -extremely quiet -spacious and never crowded -clean -friendly, responsible staff -easy, *free* parking (DID I MENTION FREE?) -outdoor relaxing area -open to the public (even though they're not funded by our tax-dollars) Also, note that you have to step outside to talk on the phone/eat your snacks and that they close on the weekends. Other than that, 5/5 would recommend for your studies.

Cute little neighborhood library with very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of parking, big…read morewindows for natural lightening. Great place to study

Nice library, about the same size as all the other remodeled San Jose libraries. It reopened on…read moreJanuary 20, 2007. Some of the features inside are the "Internet caf, community living room with a fireplace, technology center, teen area, group and quiet study areas, and a community room that will accommodate 85 persons." I noticed that the teen room had a TV in there, so that was a cool difference. It's right next to a school, so in the after school hours, it gets a little full of the younger ones. While the site says there are 131 seats, it felt a little hard to find a spot that wasn't at a table. I like the comfy chairs when I'm not studying. If you've been to other new San Jose libraries, this one isn't different, but that's not a bad thing.

Great Movies, Good Books, (and not to also mention I've been coming here since I was very young)…read more I want to leave, soemtimes, and not come back, that is a feeling I've not wanted to feel about this library , at all. GG

The noise level is awful. Do not bother telling an employee. They are oftentimes part of the…read moreconversations. They allow patrons to use devices without ear phones/buds disrupting patrons around them.

Love this library! I have not had a library card since college and saw that this branch was close…read moreto me and decided to check it out. I was very impressed by their book collection and their book recommendations they spot lighted. When I went up with the books I wanted to check out the librarian was very kind and helped me open up an account. I finished the book I checked out and plan on going back to get more. I also noticed they hold a ton of community events and saw one of their book reading when I walked by. Definitely worth checking out.

Cute little library with super friendly and helpful staff. I like that they have programming for…read moreall ages, not just little kids. It's also useful to have computers and printing available for those occasions when a cell phone is not enough to get your business done. They even have outside lockers to pick up your books when the library is closed!! One star off for just how stinky it can get in the adult section. I realize that the restrooms are there, but how is it more stinky than park restrooms??

Very nice Biblioteca / Library. The staff very friendly,…read morevery clean, super organized and very helpful. My daughter really enjoyed it. Definitely coming back!

I was here a few week ago to celebrate Womyns Rights Day that was being held in the plaza behind…read morethe Biblioteca. It was a great days of honoring womyn, listening to great music, especially LaniGrooves and hearing great information about the environment. As a Mexican American I am very proud that the city I was born in has such a wonderful library resource for the community. Unfortunately I didn't spend much time in the library but I didn't need to actually need to be in the biblioteca to know its great. As a life long learner I think that community resources are wonderful establishments for all people to access and use.

This library has 2 stories, where the bottom is a computer lab and the top is the actual library…read moreitself. There's a lot of tables with dividers so you can have privacy when studying and the desks are spacious. Some tables have charger ports, some do not. The Wi-Fi here is quick! There's tutoring sessions here and study rooms that are accessible to check out if you have your EVC ID on you. There's a wide range of books to choose from. It's very quiet here, so quiet that unzipping your backpack and walking around makes a lot of noise (at least in my opinion)! You don't need to worry about distractions. This library is not open on weekends. Come here if you want to get some work done or read some books!

Back in the late-aughts, when I was an adjunct at Evergreen Valley College, I didn't spend enough…read moretime exploring the campus. I was busy with my classes, and this was a part-time side gig, and traffic was a beast, so I was typically off campus once my final class ended. The library is gorgeous, and faculty and even adjuncts were entitled to quite a few book-acquisition requests, if I remember correctly. I did take advantage of that to get some friends' and colleagues' books onto the shelves here, but I wasn't around long enough to ever check whether those books ever made it those shelves. The design is pretty straightforward and is a little bit '90s dated--although that's when I was in college, so it feels right for me--but it's really cool how they designed the columns inside to look like trees. It's a very nice, open, and welcoming space. It's also a good size, especially when you consider that this is a community-college library. It's my favorite part of campus, followed closely by Valle del Lago Park.

I stopped at the Alviso Library yesterday to apply for a San Jose library card...since north San…read moreJose is lacking in library branches, this was the closest option. The staff was incredibly personable and had a library card in my hand within three minutes. Lovely! The Alviso Library is small, as many reviews have mentioned...so if you're looking for a specific book it may not be your best option. But if you're a voracious reader (like me!) and simply on the hunt for a good book...you won't be disappointed. Their small but well-curated shelves have a lot to offer, and their non-fiction section is full of a variety of cookbooks + travel books. Although I don't have kids, I perused their children's section...given the small size of the library, their children's section is quite impressive...nearly half the library! It's really a wonderful selection of children's literature, with many Spanish options. Additionally, the Alviso branch had lots of information about the perks of a San Jose library card. For example, you can use your card to access thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Also, your library card can get you passes or discounts to tons of museums, zoos, etc in the Bay Area. Maybe I'm easily impressed, but I find that amazing. Kudos, little Alviso branch. You're pretty cute.

I came here a lot as a kid, and it feels like they kept that same safe space for children. They…read morehave the mini kid computers, and lots of space for kids. The library itself is a little small but what I actually have always loved about this library is the playground next/ behind it. I used to come here to fly a kite (open grass) but I was always fascinated by the very interesting playgrounds that had fun things I hadn't (still haven't ) seen before!