You get all five stars for the assistance. That was rendered. Also for the help with my g ,e d , thank you.. lancaster library. Enjoy this library more than the original library.Modern library, that is on j, 10West.. However, I recall the original library having actual pay phone booths.Like fom outdoor rainy streets. Obviously this placee does not have that. read more

I have always received excellent help at this library, over the summer they hosted a birthday party for Harry Potter which was fun and my daughter loved! I enjoy that you can reserve books ahead of time, makes for an easy quick trip. read more

Here's a multiple choice trivia question for you: Acceptable activities at a public library include: (A.) Watching a movie from your laptop while playing the audio on your laptop speakers. (B.) Playing poker with your buddies, while laughing loudly and frequently using profanity. (C.) Talking on your cellphone loudly while it is on speakerphone. (D.) Playing a music video from your laptop while singing along with your friend. (E.) Looking through the selection of books while allowing your small children to run around the library, unattended, playing hide and seek. (F.) Quietly sitting and reading a book. If you answered anything other than "choice F," then you would be the typical person that visits this library. I kid you not, I have seen people here doing all of these things at this library. Unfortunately, although this library has a lot of potential, a large portion of the people that come here can not maintain simple library etiquette, and they ruin the experience for those that are more courteous. This library has a wonderful staff though, 5-star worthy in my opinion. I have talked with several of the employees while visiting here, and everyone has been very friendly and professional. Unfortunately, I believe the staff here is just not equipped to handle the large portion of substandard individuals that visit this location. To help mitigate this, this library has a small station near the entrance for security, but I rarely see anyone sitting there, and I have NEVER seen anyone monitoring the library for inappropriate behavior. Sadly, there are a lot of people financially struggling in Lancaster, and there are many homeless individuals in the nearby area. Because of this, as others have noted in their reviews, you may experience unusual behavior here that you would otherwise never see. Most of the time, there are a few disheveled individuals loitering around outside, some of whom come inside the library. In addition to the unacceptable behavior listed above, while in the restroom at this library, I have also seen individuals shaving, brushing their teeth, and even giving themselves a sponge-bath...quite a disturbing thing to see when you enter the restroom! Needless to say, most of the time the restroom looks like a pigsty. In short, the employees that work here are wonderful, and they should each get a pay-raise for the people that they frequently must tolerate. To help, this library desperately needs additional security to handle the inappropriate people that come here so that this public library can actually be used for its intended purpose. Finally, if you're coming here to actually read, here's a tip for you: bring ear plugs. read more

This is a good place to be around other people and to answer letters from your family and friends.

I love this place. It's a library. I do hope we get more hours, but whatever keeps the doors open is what works for me!! This library is very very well-planned and welcoming. The premises are kept clean and the books look well-cared for. The service has always been friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. There are resources for community services, computers, and free WiFi. Check it out. Loads of parking in the back. read more

I love libraries! All libraries start off with 3 stars. + Book club! The club is small and exclusive but we have cookies!!! We usually meet on the third Thurs of the month in a side conference room. + The kid's section is lovely! Lots of tables with big chairs for big people and little chairs for little people. They have Dora the explorer on the computers. + Baby section in the front of the library. +/- Parking is spacious, albeit with a stretch of walking in the dark. I keep thinking of zombies while I am speed walking to my car. + Hours are fine though I wish they would open later. + Location is wonderful! I love the pretty, pretty Lancaster blvd strip! - The info desk person sometimes has no clue. I was waiting in line for at least 5 pages of a novel before I decided to help the info desk out by searching my phone (sequence in a tween book series) and finding an answer within 30 seconds. - Reception, UGH. Can't check in on yelp! - The selection of books is limited. For instance, of the Harry Potter series only 1 copy of 1 book in the series was available. Ridiculoso! - Sometimes (okay, most of the time) the characters in the library are sketch. Maybe just bad clothes day; sometimes I look sketch, too. The other library is impossible to find, especially because on my lunch break I missed it driving 20 miles an hour and went miles too far and then had to head back to work, so I will stick with this library for a while. read more

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This is my third time at this Library and I love it. People at the front desk are very nice, specially Morena, who made my day by going above and beyond to provide me a great service. I wish more employees were like her. I also love this library because it has a kids' library separated from the adults' library which makes it better for everyone and safer for the kids. read more

The inside is really nice! Free WiFi to library card members. Nice stores surrounding the area and the service is good. I really dislike the amount of homeless asking for money, they'll stand outside (away from the glass doors so they're not seen) Also someone took a mean ole dump in the corner near the entrance. Possibly a homeless person I don't know. But you could tell it was human shit. I probably won't go back to this location. But the library itself is super nice. Security guards are present but kind of do their own thing. Overall my experience was good I just won't be coming back. read more

It's a library and it has books. Staff is very friendly. Didn't give 5 stars due to "shady" people hanging outside

The Lancaster Library is a nice addition to Lancaster, Ca. When you walk in, it looks like a typical library. It's pretty close to our house so we like to walk there. When you get there the bathrooms and drinking fountains are to your right. I do NOT recommend letting your children alone in these bathrooms. Because this location is free, cool in the summer, has Wi-Fi and is right down the street from many charities aimed at the homeless, there seems to be a lot of transient population at this library. To the left of the entrance is the expansive baby-tween area. They have tons of books from board books for babies and chapter books for older readers and everything in between. Sometimes there is a librarian there and she is usually helpful, though a little lacking in the hospitality/customer service skills. There is also a bathroom in the kids section where you can keep a closer eye on your children. They have computers for the kids to use, a play area and puzzles (almost all of them are missing at least one piece, sad face). In the summer, they have an engaging program for most ages that revolves around reading books. I think it's boring but my children (ages 2-12) find it enjoyable. I would find it more enjoyable if the cell service wasn't so spotty.... Just saying. The back of the library is just not known to me. When I'm at the library, I'm with my kids and I wouldn't dare take them back to the quiet realms and bother people trying to study. You can check out up to 50 books at a time which seems like a lot but I've gotten close with children's books. The ladies at the front are usually very personable. I really enjoy this library. read more

A relatively new, clean, mid-sized library. I was just there to use the wifi, which worked out well. Note: there are a lot of homeless ppl at this library, some reading, some sleeping, some just hanging out. More homeless patrons than non-homeless patrons. There was a loud argument before we were let in, but once inside all was okay. I know this would bother some ppl so I felt it was important to mention. read more

I've found that it's not really an ideal place to study. There were always a bunch of several unruly kids crying and yelling the few times that I tried to. I don't understand parents who let their kids act like that in such a setting. At least let your kids run around in the children's section. I remember I always got a kick out of the child sized seats there. Other than that, it's just a regular, small town library. You need to register your laptop in order to use the wi-fi, which is unfortunately pretty slow. read more

I love our library. I always feel very happy that it is so big, has a lot of books to choose from and great staff. Although, the last time I checked out a book, the lady that was checking it out was very rude. She didnt say hello or have a nice day or anything, but I wont take a star away from the library itself. She was probably just having a bad day. Very nice library. :) read more

This is a nice large and fairly maintained facility. The children's area is great and Mrs. Marie was our complete favorite for the four years we had her, but sadly budget cuts moved her to another library. My kids (7 and 3) loved visiting here for activities, classes, and computer time. Of course they enjoyed checking out some of the vast array of children's books. The adult section is fine--many tables and outlets. Wifi is an equal speed to that of Starbucks. Peak times do bring in noise, long computer wait times, and riff raff. Also I should mention that there is always a fair amount of transient activity both in and around this facility. There are many choices within walking distance for good food near by which makes an all day study session less dreary. read more

Our library is awesome. It is so large and spacious. My family and I go here a couple times a week to check out old movies to watch over the weekends. It is a beautiful library, and it has so much to offer. Sometimes I just go there to use their wi-fi because I love the atmosphere downtown. It is the regional library for this part of the county, so it has a lot to offer. I had to do some local research, and they have the old Antelope Valley Ledger Gazzette, from over one hundred years ago. This library is a wonderful resource. read more

They really keep this place updated with a variety of new books. They even have some very obscure titles, which I appreciate. This is where I first discovered the author Joe Lansdale, which for a local library is a great find. This was one of the brighter spots of my life while living here. It's not the best for studying, but they have a great selection. read more

You need a library card to use the internet and the computers. To get a library card you need a if with your current address. So no this is not convenient. Stop advertising as a library for the public. read more

My second time going to this library was horrible. As soon as I walked in there was a woman who pooped herself and was walking across the lobby with it just falling out here pants. It was an awful experience. read more

so far, this place is the best place in AV to study. study rooms are always available and can be checked out at the information desk. usually it's pretty quiet if you study in the way back or in study rooms since the children's area is at the entrance of the library. decent places to eat lunch or dinner on The Blvd within walking distance. read more

Very nice library just missing some concrete benches in the front for people waiting for passport service on thuraday, plus would be a nice gesture for other patrons as well. Line starts at 8 am they open at 10, read more

My fave library in the AV area they have activities here as well from teens to adults

Easy to use. I just didnt care for the crowd that was in there when I went last.

Although sometimes you may come across a weirdo, I love how the staff maintain the library and keep it so clean. They always have a great selection of movies and books and it's a great place to go on a hot day and rent a couple movies for something different to do. read more

Lots of computers to choose from , a very nice book selection , and a very helpful staff. The wifi is also very strong and wash to set up

Its a pretty typical library, and it has its ups and down.s The wi-fi is free, and its faster then some connections but still not super speedy. Logging in to it is simple enough. It's spacious, and has plenty of seating, and there's electrical jacks built into the tables so you can plug your laptop right in while you work. Unfortunately, there also seems to always be a group of loud, rude, and obnoxious kids running around causing plenty of distraction so its hard to actual get any working or studying done. The science fiction section, which is my favorite genre, is also pretty small. Not a lot to choose from, unless you're really into Star Trek novelizations. read more