We would frequent Mission Viejo Library before COVID. Gosh, I miss those days of lounging in one of…read morethe library's comfortable chair or couch reading a book or connecting to their WiFi to browse the internet. Not too much has changed. They have self checkout stations but I'm old school and like to engage with the staff upon checkout. The computers truly need some deep cleaning. The copier alcove has a change machine, a bench, and table; located to the right of the checkout counter, just yards down the hall. Most heartening, a bin is dedicated to worn American flags (located to the right of the fireplace room). Other donation containers may sometimes include Marine donations and gently used purses. This library proudly displays local artists' artwork and changes it up from local schools. Most of the library books are in great shape and you can sometimes find multiple copies. Restrooms are located to the right immediately upon entering the library's automatic sliding glass doors; there are also restrooms near the adult non-fiction area. A little concerned that the parking lot is not clearly lit upon your exit of the library, if leaving after sunset.

So much books. I…read moredon't know how they made the ceiling, it's so much wood. Like it's all lined up idk how they got it all up there tho

The San Juan Capistrano public library was one of my favorite stops during my late November visit…read moreto San Juan Capistrano. When researching what to do in town, the library kept popping up, mostly because of its architecture, and I'm so glad I made it a point to walk over to the library located on the edge of town. Yes, the building is absolutely stunning and incredibly unique... but what truly made the experience extra special for me were the librarians. They were so genuinely kind and welcoming and I very proudly added an Orange County Library card to my growing collection (a personal joy, honestly). It was the perfect place to wander aimlessly amongst the stacks of books, charge my devices, sit and relax, and browse through their national park books. The Friends of the San Juan Capistrano Library Bookstore was also open and had a great selection that made it very hard to leave empty handed. This library is beautiful, peaceful, resource rich (more than just books!) I wish I lived closer so I could come more often.

This is a nice little library. It's part of the OC Library system. Its like a maze inside. Books…read moreare in little cubbies. They have plenty of seating and a beautiful courtyard with a fountain. I didn't check out a book since I came by train.

The Newport Beach Public Library is a modern and newer library in Orange County. Any California…read moreresident can apply for a library card. Their mobile app is easy to use and convenient for searching and renewing leases. It is very clean inside, staff are nice, and there is a passport center downstairs available via appointments. The parking structure shared with the Civic Center offers plenty of spaces. It is also adjacent to the park and large grass areas.

Continues to be wonderful, has a new cafe now. Teen area is more updated for the teens although…read moreadults still go there as well. Most studying for AP exams in college and high school have enjoyed this spot. Great place to rent Xbox, Playstation games and many DVD's currently out. Overall, well managed and the best place for reading time, very spacious.

I usually visit a smaller branch library in the OC library system but have recently started…read morechecking out books here. The selection is much larger than most other libraries in the OC system and, as a voracious reader of nonfiction, they have much more on their shelves. The library is clean and well organized with comfortable seating here and there. They have multiple self checkout stations and helpful staff at the front counter. A self checkout station I recently attempted to use kept telling me the book I was trying to checkout didn't exist so I went to the counter where the kind fellow working quickly checked me out with no problem and mentioned they were aware of an intermittent issue with the code reader at one of the stations, likely the one I was using. Their restrooms are kept immaculate and they have a Friends of the Library store where used books can be purchased. Plentiful parking is available as it is located at the edge of a large shopping plaza; very convenient if I need to pick up a bottle of wine to go with a book.

RSM library is one of the newer (and larger) library in the OCPL system with a large collection of…read moreCDs, DVDs, and books. It has plenty of seats for reading and computer work. It is only one of the handful libraries that have self-checkout kiosks. I'm kind of old fashion and prefer seeing a librarian so I don't mess it up. The adjacent Friends of Library bookstore is open Monday through Saturday. It is one of handful places I can buy used books in South OC these days.

very attentive staff, always ready to help. premise is very clean and tidy. they were holding a…read morebook that i requested. very promptly the library communicated. i am very impressed

Never ever complain to the branch manager about one of her employees ... you'll be harassed and…read morebullied for it. I made the mistake of calling to report spam being sent out by Hoopla Digital. The elderly employee who answered the phone​ assumed what I was calling about and proceeded to deliver a monologue. When she finally paused for breath, I quickly told her why I was calling. She proceeded to deliver another monologue and when I tried to say something she raised her voice to drown me out. This woman has had zero customer service training and she's extremely rude. This employee has no business answering the phone or interacting with patrons. I'm sure she's the same employee others complain about. It tracks. I emailed and phoned the branch manager regarding the phone call I had with her elderly employee. I voiced concern about this employees behavior towards me and the manager had a complete meltdown! She never attempted to apologize for how I was treated on the phone. Her attitude was quite appalling. I was seriously questioning her behavior at this point. What kind of people is the library system hiring? To berate a patron who calls to complain about the unprofessional behavior of a library employee is completely ridiculous! After reading these reviews, I understand my experience wasn't out of the ordinary with this library. This branch managers emailed response was flippant and dismissive. She then declared the matter was closed. (Obey me or else attitude). I responded by informing her I didn't appreciate her tone or the tone of her employee. I reminded her that she was employed to serve library patrons. She had yet another meltdown! Her strange belief that she has every right to harass and bully library patrons was blatantly obvious by her response to me. She actually threatened to revoke my library privileges! WHO DOES THAT??? Her written response to me is so wildly inappropriate as to be quite alarming! I'm not sure how I will proceed but her abuse of her position and the fact that she thinks it's acceptable to harass and bully a patron who complains MUST be addressed. I'm absolutely appalled. I have never seen such unprofessional behavior in a library before. It's clear this library has some major, very alarming issues that need to be addressed. It may well be time to attend a city council meeting.

I visited here on a weekday morning and it was quite busy! There is a large free parking lot in the…read moreback that is open to the public but has several spots specifically designated only for library patrons. I came here to get a specific book that only this branch within the OC library system had. You can have a book sent to the library closest to you but I hadn't been to San Clemente for a while, so I wanted to make the drive; it was nice to walk around the old town area after grabbing the book. Librarians were very nice and the library was quiet with quite a few tables and chairs within an open space. One of the more inviting libraries in OC.

Love the library! Old school affordable way to find all resources needed. Books, cd's, dvd's and…read morenow they have "things at the library" to check out like-instruments, tools, games, travel equipment etc. Love that they have activities and craft events for youth and adults. All free to public! Staff is very nice! Thanks SC Library.. You're the best!

This is one of the cutest libraries I have ever walked into…read more It's like an adorable boutique library, with a full on fairy garden with sculptures. And a super cute little bookstore connected to the library just to the right down a few steps, very dog, friendly extremely people friendly, and the price of the books are extraordinarily affordable. I found several. Some of them are for me and a few for friends that I know will appreciate the good reads.

Overall, had a good time. It was very spacious and had great resources available for reading.read more

Updating this review, mainly because since my last review, I've been here two times,…read more Just want to mention that while I was in the middle of printing very important document (medical lab request ) Next thing I know is... All the computer are turned off ! 5 o'clock closing time. No warning they just all turned off. Small notice probably had something covering that window on the computer screen. My document was sent to the printer & spooled - final print mode. But everybody's computer turned off exactly at five despite if there documents were sent to the printer. But if the computers are turned off. It won't print them. Please fix this situation somehow in someway. I do appreciate that the last two times I went there and had issues with something. (or somebody else did). Someone was kind enough to quickly help from the front desk.

My daughters class went on a field trip here and they had a back "classroom" they used to teach the…read morekids how to look things up at the library and have an opportunity to check out a book. It was a really cool experience especially for some kids who may never have gone to a public library. I'm giving it 4 stars just because there was some questionable characters right by the kids section but they have no control over who comes in the library.

To me one of the finer colleges in the area especially down here always clean safe plenty of…read moreparking and they have wonderful programs here depending on what you're looking to study

I'd give Saddleback College Online website a 3 stars…read more The college itself seems outstanding academically, and they offer the one online class I really need, which is the onlyI reason I stayed enrolled. But honestly, their website experience has been one of the most frustrating college portals I've used. I consider myself very computer savvy. I've successfully handled registration, payments, class enrollment, and online portals with Chaffey College, Fullerton College, Santa Ana College, and even UCLA pre-hospital programs online without major issues. Saddleback's system, however, feels overly complicated and cluttered. I literally made 3calls all while trying to navigate through the clutter. The site constantly times out, and there seem to be glitches between the main portal and Outlook web app. I'd click to view messages and get a "hang on while we sign you out" message instead. Then I'd rush back into MySite before the session expired again. Even something simple like checking my Summer 2026 classes felt unnecessarily difficult. There are too many tabs, locks, checklists, tutorials, and steps all over the homepage. It feels overwhelming instead of user-friendly. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for students who aren't comfortable with technology or for international students navigating the system for the first time. My first experience calling for help back in March was positive, but recently I felt like support would rather have me drive to campus with my laptop instead of explaining things clearly over the phone. That was disappointing. A counselor, literally suggested I drive to campus with my laptop ‍ I really think the website design needs improvement. Simpler navigation and a cleaner layout would make a huge difference because the current setup is unnecessarily confusing for students trying to complete basic tasks online. I really hope that for summer semester all these glitches clear up.