What a cute bookstore! Love that the proceeds support the library, which has so many activities and…read moreresources for all ages and backgrounds.

Well, it's nice to have a library in Lakeside, a friend of mine brought some alcohol addiction…read morebooks to the shop inside and they didn't want them. Maybe they have too many I don't know. It's a really nice library, if you drive an electric car. They have a couple of spots where you can charge your car while you're going to the library. I imagine one day there will be no more libraries, which is kind of sad.

Cute little library and friendly staff. But they are definitely in need of a new location, seems…read morelike they have been there forever. They're raising funds for a new library and I hope that can happen soon!

For many years, I voted at the Santee branch of the San Diego County Library. The ladies there were…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, and I always enjoyed the childhood memories that the smell of the library brought back for me. But shame on me: in recent years, I've contributed to the slow unraveling of American society by shunning the small but community-centric offerings of the local public library. I want to blame TV and the internet, Amazon and TikTok, but that's a childish dodge, obvious and irresponsible, like blaming the rain for ruining my car's interior, instead of myself, for not putting up my windows. Libraries are - have always been - more than simple book repositories. They're classrooms; study halls; venues for public meetings; and "third places", where people can relax and interact with folks other than those they know from home and at work. Like many Americans, I've found technologies and places to stand in for the library. Much of the research and reading I do, I do online; and when I want the bustle of strangers, I sit in coffee shops. [half-hour long pause] I was going to add something here about the charming old-fashioned American tradition of submitting ballots at a library or other public venue, and I was going to ruefully assert that COVID-19 is to blame for my having stopped doing so. But COVID-19 isn't the threat it used to be, and the ugly truth is that I'm afraid to go into crowds of gun-totin', antisocial, right-wing extremist MAGA nutjobs whose attention is focused on politics, and who would rather see their fellow citizens shot dead than to see their candidates lose fair elections. I miss the library, but I'm not willing to die for it.

This is an older library that serves mostly the underserved. The staff was nice and the space was…read morewelcoming. Great little Friends bookstore decorated so cute for the book crawl!

Well the question was asked what could improve. The way I believe you could improve is by letting…read moreseniors with weary eyes from reading sleep a few moments. What would it hurt? I realize it ain't the Holiday Inn and that this facility was not designed to sleep in but I fail to see why I ask a senior Veteran was so grossly disrespected. I feel that it is a shame they have nothing better to do than startle a senior who just closed his eyes a moment. At first my strategy was to just plain stay out of this place. today I happened to be in El Cajon so I decided to give them a try. I would have been treated better had I just gone to ll the Chula Vista Library. My New Strategy is to continue coming to this library and continuing to report on how poorly the treat seniors. I could see their problem if I brought in a pillow and blanket and laid down on the floor in people's way. But I'm on a chair I am not harming anyone by closing my eyes for a few moments. I feel it's a big waste of money to pay a security guard to harass seniors. I've already did other reviews so I won't address other areas of the library.

Are you kidding me with this experience? Sure, it's a library - but after spending a year hanging…read moreout in Cambridge, Boston, and other Massachusetts reading institutions, none measured up to the beauty, calmness, and amenities provided by this outlying library. I came in as a first time visitor, and was provided with a complete tour of the library. From the available events space, bookstore, computer lab, to the books. I stayed for about two hours completing work, before heading to the back deck where I watched people enjoying their time in the park with birds singing. I will certainly be a regular here moving forward.

This is a very clean organized and cozy library. The layout is great. As you move along the aisles…read morethere's these little nooks and quiet spaces to enjoy whatever you're reading. Nice place to study if you're a student. Not only inside but on a nice warm day you can enjoy the weather in their patio. Very nice. Books, magazines, computers, nice colorful space for the children's section and computers. I happened to come to drop off my ballot. It's very well organized here and peaceful. They had a nice space set up for voting polls and secure voting bags to insert your mail in. The staff are very welcoming and nice here. Mel M Yelp 22:38

I used to live nearby and it was my regular thing to go to this Library every Sunday. It has such a…read morenice vibe! I stopped by during a recent book crawl and it brought back fond memories. And what a cute little Friends of the Library book store! Very clean and uncluttered and laid out nicely... Super friendly staff!

This library has become unbelievably frustrating for anyone actually trying to study. I come here…read moreto prepare for college exams, and instead of a quiet environment, it feels like a loud social hangout. There is consistently either a disability group or middle school students that run around talking loudly with zero consideration for the people around them. It's disruptive, disrespectful, and completely defeats the purpose of a library. I understand that public spaces are for everyone, but that doesn't mean basic courtesy should go out the window. A library is supposed to be a place for reading and studying not a place for ongoing loud conversations. If people want to socialize, there are plenty of other places to do that. The library seriously needs to step up and enforce noise levels or create strictly enforced quiet zones or hours.

Coming here unlocked so many childhood memories of visiting here with my grandparents. My…read moregrandparents lived a few blocks away and we would walk to the library at least twice a week so I could borrow the library maximum because I was such a little bookworm. It's a small neighborhood branch of the library, if you're looking for something larger go to the one in downtown La Mesa. This location is perfect for kids though. They've got events for kids and a nice little kids room. It's pretty much how I remember it being all those years ago. If you're like me you probably don't browse as much as you go online and order what you want for pickup, so this location fills that need well. The holds shelves are located right next to the door and the self checkout kiosks are across from there, so if you're antisocial you can get everything and leave without interacting with a human. I went to the desk because I had a question and the employee was super friendly and helpful. I prefer this location because it's really convenient as far as parking and running in goes. They have two hour street parking in front and a small parking lot in the back, no steps if you've got any mobility problems or a stroller. Hours are posted online, but they are closed Sunday and Monday, something to keep in mind. The book depository is in front to the right of the entrance as well as the drop off ballot box that we use every election.

Perla and her staff are the most supportive team in the area. They focus on the library customers…read morewho rely on them. Great job Perla.

Customer service is always great - they're willing to help you any way they can…read more Tip: Take a photo of your library card; the scanner will still recognize it!

This is small Library located in the small East County Community of Casa de Oro. I use to visit it…read moreoften, when it was located up the street on Campo Road. The library offers Wi-Fi, a morning book club and coffee conversation time, several arts and craft for seniors and adults, story time for the little ones, and classic movie nights. One thing that I really appreciate is that they offer a after school S.T.E.A.M support team for students. The library opens at 9:30 AM and is closed on Sundays.

I haven't been here for years. I recently came to bring my toddler. So we were mainly on the first…read morefloor, which is where the kids section is. It was just amazing. It is so big, with so many different sections. They have an area for young toddlers, to toddlers, to kids. I was so impressed with how much books they have. In addition to that, they have CDs, DVDs, magazines, pretty much anything you can think of. There are a couple of different areas where they can sit and learn. I do love how there were different types of seats as well, for instance, for the younger kids they have the little balanced chairs. There is lots of play area for the kids to have sensory play. They have educational computers, there was four. They have a little area for kids to play with toys and use their imagination, so many good items. There are puzzles, coloring, pages, arts and crafts. I was really blown away with how great this library is. The staff who helped me, I did not get her name, but she was so friendly and answering, and all my questions. They have so many activities also throughout the week, such as reading time and other arts and crafts that you can do amongst other peers. I am so looking forward to bringing my child here so that he can have more socialization with other kids. And mind you, this is all free, which is so amazing. I mean, obviously we have tax dollars that goes toward this. . But yeah, you can check out their schedule for what they offer for the kids. Yeah I think this is the best library so far that I've been to for the kids in San Diego. You can also park underground. Just make sure you take your parking validation upstairs so you do get the first two hours free when validated. After that, I believe it's $1.25 per hour or something like that. Which is very reasonable for downtown. Just remember if there's any events, like the baseball games or anything like that, there might be a surcharge, for example when comic con comes on as well. This is definitely a great learning spot for young children. And if you or someone you know, doesn't have the financial means to do arts and crafts, buy so many books, or have enough space to even how all of these things, this is great that this library has it all for free. I have taken my son to the little play area where we pay like $15 an hour for him to run around and it's further up in Mira Mesa. This is just another great alternative for a fraction of the cost. Sorry I just love this so much. We are definitely coming back here and also exploring as many different libraries as we can.

A beautiful library nestled in the heart of downtown SD!…read more There are sooo many things to explore in this library. Boasting a total of 9 levels, there's an art gallery, bookstore, and even a high school here! If you're looking for gorgeous views of the city while you read, work, or study, head up to levels 8 and 9. Everyone here is super friendly and there's plenty of spacious seating options with outlets! However, if you're planning to visit, you should know that quite a few homeless folks utilize this place to rest and sleep. They're very respectful and keep to themselves, so it didn't bother me personally. Note: They have a parking garage underground and they validate up to 2 hours!

Food: NA/5 Service: 0/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Parking: 4/5 Family friendly: 5/5 Stroller friendly: 5/5 ADA accessible: 5/5 While in SD, I was a looking for a library that was close to what my wife was taking a continuing education class. I stumbled upon this on in Mission District. I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised on how kid friendly it is, plenty of individual study areas and a couple of group study rooms. Parking was easy and staff was nice. I would recommend this library if you're in the area. I know I'll be back here with the kiddos.

Did anyone else know there was a library in this plaza? I've been missing out!…read more Located in the heart of Mission Valley, this branch is nestled in the same plaza as the Costco and IKEA! There's plenty of parking right out front. The interior is beautiful with lots of arches and nature themed touches. Compared to other libraries I've been to, it's on the smaller side and is a bit limited when it comes to seating (especially spots with outlets!). My favorite place to retreat to is their balcony seating! They have large community tables that are segmented with dividers and outlets. You also get a pretty view of the hills!