I have fond memories spending time in libraries at a young age…read more We booked an appointment online to renew our passports at this location. The young man, Quellen (I hope I spelled his name correctly) who helped us, was very polite, knowledgeable and professional. Front desk staff were also very pleasant. The atmosphere of this library is calm and is well maintained. Would definitely come back to this location to book passport services or if ever in the area, utilize library services.

This is a perfectly fine library. I like that there are study rooms but be aware that you must be…read moreon a group to reserve them. The lighting is adequate and the staff are friendly.

I've visited just about every library in the Santa Clarita Valley, and the Old Town Newhall Branch…read moretruly stands out. The design of the library is beautiful, and there are so many amenities that I seem to discover something new each time I visit. The facility is extremely well managed and maintained, and you can tell that safety and security are taken seriously, which makes it a comfortable place to spend time reading or working. I'd also like to recognize a staff member named Jacqueline, who consistently greets guests with a warm smile and friendly hello. Her professionalism and welcoming attitude make a real difference. Jacqueline could probably teach a class on customer service--she's that good. This library is a real asset to the community.

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If you can grab a spot, there is more solo workspace here than the Valencia branch…read more There are lots of businesses near by if you need to take a break in your study/work day or grab a bite.

This is a review of the Summer Stars Tutoring Program. My child attended the program and they were…read morepaired with the kindest, patient and gentle tutor, Mr. Moore. He had the right countenance to balance my energetic child. My child really grew in their reading skills and comfort in reading. I'm co grateful for this program, especially to keep my child practicing through the summer months. In addition to that, they have great community programs for all ages.

We have been coming to this library for a year already. We love it! The librarians have been…read moreexcellent with my three year old son. He is really enjoying visiting the library and learning so many things. He knows where to find his favs already. We really enjoy looking at I spy tank and looking for stuff since they change it for every holiday.

The canyon country Joanne Darcy library is probably my favorite library of all time. The staff here…read moreas long as you communicate well with them, are very accommodating and exceedingly professional. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns if they do not have the answers for you that you are looking for, they will find them, or will try their best to. I recommend all of the Santa Clarita City libraries, but this one in particular I give a real hard 5 out of 5 stars.

I love this library so much! It's tucked into a small but cozy plaza with a coffee shop right…read moreacross from it, and since there's shaded outdoor seating by the café, it's a perfect place to relax with a book. I've found titles here that I couldn't track down at any other location. I've checked out both biographies and YA books, and I love how warm the library itself feels. It's definitely on the smaller side, but the ambiance more than makes up for it. The women behind the desk have been extremely helpful every time.

I came to this library with my baby daughter this morning to check out their kids area. We were…read moreeating breakfast at a place next door so when my daughter started getting fussy, I took her here. The library is very nice inside and quiet. We came when they just open so there wasn't a lot of people inside. They have a security guard watching the entrance and he was nice. The kids area is right when you walk inside on the left. They have some toys for the kids to play with but no toys for like toddlers or infants. I just showed my daughter the different books the library has and did some light reading to her.

I've been to this library since I was in elementary school. It was one of my favorite places and my…read moreall time favorite library. It was a lot different then. Very kid friends with awe sensory activities and book reading groups. I recently started school. I enjoy a different scene from my warm bedroom especially now in the summer. Studying at this library is not as pleasant as it used to be. It smells really bad in specific areas due to many homeless people. They take up all the study tables and quiet corners. Most of them sit for hours on their phone. Some Sleep for hours. It's not as quiet as other libraries but it's quiet enough to study my online classes. I'm a bit disappointed with how the remodeled. It feels more modern than homie which is no issue just not my vibe. I don't remember the library staff allowing homeless people in when I was a kid unless they looked somewhat well kept and with better hygiene. Anyways if it weren't for the homeless people and smell this library would still be my top favorite. I prefer the signal hill library now but still Billie Jean is a close way from where I live Oh and signal hill library is open on Mondays! Which is great because I study everyday of the week. I don't mean to be mean towards homelessness people. I agree there should be more done but one reality is that not all of them care to work and most are doing drugs. I can see that being of conflict in assisting them with stability. Nevertheless, I will always remember the good memories I had at this library. I practically grew up here.

I call it the Disneyland of botanical gardens. ;) I am a member of the Huntington, and have been…read morecoming for years. It is my absolute favorite Zen spot in the world. I no longer live in the state, but visit every few weeks and make sure to visit the gardens every time. I've painted these gardens over the years and will continue to do so. My favorite gardens are the Rose garden, the Japanese garden and the Chinese garden. This is the perfect date spot as well as a perfect place to walk in the morning amongst nature before the day gets too hot. The children's garden will entertain the littles and they even have a water feature on the hot days. The art pieces throughout the museums are not only beautiful but historical and should not be missed. There is a great coffee shop to grab a cup for your walk and a great gift shop at the exit. There are a couple of quick food options as well. Parking is plentiful- but make reservations! Verdict: perfection- everyone must visit this lovely land at least once in their lifetime.

We love coming here! This is my go to spot to entertain my son! They have a fish tank with lots of…read morefish, a puffer fish, and even an eel. The selection of books, cd's, dvds, and games is great! They even have thick board books in different languages for the babies. Then after you've selected some books for the week you take a short walk over the bridge and they have a turtle pond, two playgrounds for different age groups, and even a duck pond. It seems like you can rent a covered picnic table area to host an event. It really is a neat spot. The library staff is also kind and helpful! Definitely reccomend brining your kiddos here!

Best public library I've ever been to! Great area/space for the little ones & even an aquarium!…read moreAlso a great place to put your head down & study. Highly recommend!

It's a very nice, very clean, and very pretty library. Lots of parking, very secluded area but not…read moretoo far off from the main streets. Definitely a nice library to visit, with a very cheap bookstore.

Came on a Thursday morning with my grandchildren so they can attend the story time and songs at the…read morediscovery area for kids. After that we watched the puppet show in the audio visual room. My grandchildren have fun and we ate snacks at the coffee shop just outside the library. My grandchildren are excited to go back again. I highly recommend

Love this library, it is clean, beautiful, and the staff is amazing! However, I wish the following…read morethree issues could be attended to. 1. Chill with the A/C y'all! It's always too cold in here. Whether it's a heatwave outside or a monsoon, my fingers are always frozen. 2. There is no quiet. Especially the first floor is like a talk show. People are holding regular volume conversations about youtube videos and what not. You're in a library!!! It's ridiculous. 3. Sick students. I mean the person sounds like they are dying and yet they thought it was a good idea to bring their plagued self into a closed public place and spend hours coughing and sneezing without even covering their mouth. You'd think they're auditioning for a zombie movie. Their parents clearly failed, but why is the library failing? A friendly "Stay Home if You're Sick" sign would be so helpful! OR maybe a dedicated "Sick Bay" corner. I've changed rooms four times in just 2.5 hours! Come on people!

Disclaimer: i am not an LMU alum/student so this review is aimed for general visitors…read more In a nutshell, the library is perfect. It is too good to be true. i have never even imagined that a library could be as beautiful , functional and eco-green as this one. Gone are the days when i would haggle tables and electrical sockets. Or when I have to cram all my stuff in their tiny tables. Now I am free =) Let me tell you something about myself. I am a senior graduate student in CSULA majoring in MSN/ACNP. I love my inner nerd and I am obsessed with sticky notes and high lighters. I have my share of coffee houses. The one close to my house opens at 4:30 am and closes midnight. I remember the other starbucks hours to a T. Lately, we had to do a couple of papers and I needed a quiet place to do this. I have been to a couple of public libraries but once again, YELP has saved me. First date. The library is beautiful. It has glass windows all through out and scenic views of playa del rey. It looks so majestic sitting on top of a hill. what a change from those dull white walls. It has 3 floors. The first floor is the information commons area and where the cafe is located. The 2nd and third floor is the usual books and study area. Stay with me. Did I tell you about the hours? They open at 8am and close at 8pm for visitors. If you reside in Westchester, Playa del Rey or playa vista then you can apply for a (Free) visitors card than will give you access after 8pm until 2am. After 2am, its only LMU alumni, faculty and students. The library's hours is basically "24/5" meaning they are open 24 hours from sunday to thursday then close earlier during friday/saturday. I love it when I go there. There are SO MANY students studying even after midnight that I feel embrassed browsing facebook in my laptop while everybody else in engrossed in their books (NOT!). (Dry) food and drinks with lids are allowed. The cafe closes at 1am. Be Green with Envy. The 2nd and 3rd floors house "group study" rooms that LMU students can reserve in 4 hours blocks. Since I have been going mostly nights there, I catch a glimpse of their pajama party. Chips and soda in the table. Open laptops and books. and of course in PJs. The walls inside these rooms are whiteboards so if you recall better with "images" such as me. The wall will be a handy tool to aid your memorization. The study area is a nice mix of comfy couches and square and round tables with ergonomic chairs. There is plenty to share. I could go on with this but I must be boring you already. I saved the best for last.. Parking. The first time I went here I stayed from 10am to 7:30 pm. I did valet (yes, its ALSO FREE) but when I came back I had a ticket stuck in my windshield wiper. WTH? It said I do not have permit to park there. How would I know? I gave my keys to the attendant. I then talked to somebody from security that told me that all visitors should stop by the MAIN security gate (first one when entering the campus) to get a visitor pass from the hours of 7-6pm. I gave them a copy of my car registration and the ticket got waived. Yey. I love LMU. So thankful they shared this library to night owls like me. Everybody has been so helpful and I think I will be checking in here frequently from now on...