The Milpitas Public Library is pretty nice, and pretty busy. It is on the old town part under the…read moreEast Calaveras road, to the north a bit. It has a large parking lot/garage, with I think 2 - 3 floors, attached to the library building, which is really nice because it was always almost full, with people going in and out constantly, despite the Library itself not being that large. I met a client here, someone who lives in Milpitas and who reserved one of those private study rooms for us, the ones that most newer libraries have, which is a great thing for private meetings, study rooms, etc. They have several here. This central location makes it pretty convenient for most families and visitors, the large parking garage really encourages you to visit without waiting for parking. Visit you local public library!

A very modern and nice library, tarnished by the foul-smelling homeless people sleeping in there…read moreand the staff's enabling attitude. Came here for the first time recently because I love libraries. As far as those go, this is a really nice one. There are different sections with different vibes, all of them modern and clean. However, I noticed (more like smelled) some homeless sleeping in the middle of the library, with a terrible stench. On my way out, I tell the husky lady in the librarian's seat about it, and she immediately gives me an attitude as if I'm the inconvenience, not the stinky mentally ill drug addicts sleeping 10 feet away from all the children in the library. A great idea and great building ruined by idiotic employees.

A quiet two-story library tucked behind Mountain View City Hall, with a public park. It's more…read morebeautiful than East Bay libraries I've ever been in. No more mentally disturbed/homeless people on site. It's surprisingly busy on the weekends, especially back-to-school season. I love how they have a quiet area with a fireplace, cushy seats, and sunshine shining through the windows facing the park. No talking in this area. The children and teens' section is conveniently located downstairs, which is an ideal location since they tend to talk loudly. Study/meeting rooms are spacious upstairs, but must be reserved ahead of time. Also, the restrooms are clean on both floors. Love the sculpture near the entrance. I can't believe it took me ages to discover this library after walking around Downtown Mountain View for the past two years. There's a parking garage available on the side of the library including street parking. Nice to walk around after dining in nearby restaurants and worth coming back to chill and read.

I came here to see part of the old Berlin Wall! And a big wall it is! I only seen small part of…read moreBerlin Wall in a restroom of a downtown hotel in Las Vegas! Well this wall is so much bigger and better. Thanks for donating to the library! This library is pretty and I enjoy the layout. I like to visit other cities library as you can always learn something new. Back of library is a very nice Pioneer Memorial park with cute Animals sculptures from popular story books. This is Toad's book club. Located behind the Mountain View Public Library this collection brings a childhood story to life. "Toad's Book Club" illustrates Wind and the Willows characters doing what is at the heart of their lives - reading. The sculptures include some classic works such as Of Mice and Badgers, Tail of Two Cities and Red Badger of Courage. The sculptor is Albert Guibara sculptures are almost always in bronze and have achieved international attention which I can see why as they are cute and imaginative. Makes me feel like a kid again. Yes I believe this is a great place to be a tourist to see what this city and California has to offer. Great for locals and out of towner to enjoy. :)

My friend and I stopped here while visiting Stanford. You have to sign in and give them a bunch of…read moreyour information, take a photo, and get a guest badge. This place has better security than many companies around the area The library is nice. We enjoyed sitting in the reading rooms and doing some work. If I were a student here I would probably come here sometimes to do some deep studying.

Earlier today while I was studying for my finals, I noticed a man staring into my cubicle, which…read moremade me quite uncomfortable. He then came around the corner to stare at me and my work before telling me that I was not allowed to have food in the library. This person did not say hi or excuse me, just began to berate me to make sure I knew he had the power. I did not know the food policy as I am a first-year student and do not go to the green library often. I normally go to the East Asia Library and this is not an issue there. I responded with "okay," he then preceded to repeat over and over again that I couldn't have food, saying "Stanford policy states...." He also said, "you know, this isn't a restaurant." I was understanding at this point, but I began to get frustrated as he was aggressively repeating that I couldn't have food. I was only drinking an energy drink at the time to get me through the day, but I still understood to an extent. He then told me I had to throw it away, which I did, but he continued to stare at me. Additionally, the food cost me $20, so if he had asked me to put it in my backpack, I would have been more than happy to oblige. If he had approached me in a nicer way, I would have been more than happy to put the food away and then I know to never bring food in again. I currently pay for my own tuition and food here, so as a student working minimum wage, I cannot afford to just "throw it away," but this person did not seem to care. If he works at a University library, he should know how to talk to students without being belligerent and patronizing. Because of this instance, I am never going to go into green library again, I'd prefer the East Asia Library because the people there are much friendlier. This person was a smaller man with glasses and was working at around 4 pm 3/18. I have never been more humiliated and looked down upon in my life. The same thing happened to my roommate after she told him she would put the drink away in her bag, but he was rude to her as well. I think green library needs to rethink who you hire and how the workers treat students.

This is genuinely the nicest public library I've ever been to. Holy gentrification this place is…read morenice. There is ample parking and a cafe outside. In the summer you can see lots of people hanging out by the tables outside. I studied upstairs for the most part, and it was very quiet and nice. It was usually pretty crowded and it can be hard but not impossible to find a seat. You'll see lots of Stanford and Gunn kids studying here.

A really nice and beautiful place for learning through reading. This two-story building houses a…read morelovely library in the City of Palo Alto. It's opened many hours during the week including Sundays till 6PM! We were just visiting this area, and decided to stop by. It's got a welcoming sidewalk area w/several metal owl sculptures/statues greeting you as you approach the entrance. I believe that those are technically for protecting pedestrians, and others who are sitting on the benches on that sidewalk area, and for the safety of the patrons of the cafe who are eating on the patio, but those metal owls are pretty darn cute if you ask me. =) To the right side is Ada's Cafe which is a non-profit set up to employ adults with disabilities to empower them with employment, give them training, and help them become self-sufficient. What a wonderful cause! However, they were not open on the Sunday we visited. They also have a lot information posters and events posted on their window for the public. The first floor of the library houses the info desk, restrooms, a permanent Friends of the Library store, a teens area/room, and Kids Place which is a really bright and colorful children's book section. There's lots of computers, a story-time and hangout area for kids w/their parents, and of course, lots of books! There's also a special art piece on the ceiling of Kids Place, I had to take a picture of it as it's so bright and cheerful. It can get kind of noisy here and the set up does not lend the Kids Place to be separate enough to prevent sounds from traveling to other sections. The second floor has the grown up section w/many book shelves, and tons of other resources like newspapers, magazines, DVDs, etc. There's also several classrooms and meeting/study rooms. We needed some assistance from the librarian/library assistant on the 2nd floor and she was very friendly and kind. The gentleman on the 1st floor also provided some assistance and he was polite. Parking can be a bit challenging, since it's next to a park so it's shared parking, but on this day we were able to find parking quickly as we came later, about an hour and a half before closing. Overall, this is a nice library, and we're glad to have discovered this little gem while just touring the area.

Little Free Library (charter # 62648) is a square blue book box with 6 opaque panes. door open…read moreeasily to the left. books inside are haphazardly stacked on their sides. titles not easily read. assume a mix of fictions... reads: "No Ordinary Time-Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: the home front in WWII" Doris Kearns Goodwin -based on interviews with 86 of the Roosevelt's acquaintance. book chronicles 5/10/40 to 4/12/45 (day of FDR's death)

Small and quiet library, opens until late. Not crowd either,…read morethere are outdoor seats too. There are plenty of room/seats in this building, cafe on first floor, closes early tho. Relaxing~

Ok I have to admit in the beginning when one of my study group member suggested to meet at Stanford…read moreinstead of the San Mateo Library I was hesitant. Granted it is closer to where I live in San Jose but driving into the Stanford area and out is not the easiest thing to do, not to mention lack of food venues. But now it has become "the go to place" because: 1. The library doesn't close until 7pm - which is later than most other libraries. And you can still get in as long as someone inside opens the door for you. 2. There are plenty of spacious rooms with white boards - ideal for group meetings. 3. Internet connection is excellent - yes they offer free guest log in. 4. There is a parking structure and is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day during weekends. 5. The ambiance is awesome because...well it's Stanford campus. The only thing I don't like is that I have to pack lunch but as a result we got more hours out of our studying.

I love my local library in Pleasanton, so much to offer the community…read more Open daily, closed on holidays, guest lectures, movie showings, summer reading program, an array of children's activities throughout the year, they host community classes such as, emergency preparedness, cultural events just to name a few. The city's office for recreational programs are now housed in the library. Their staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. A gem for the City of Pleasanton.

I come here once a week with my kids. There's plenty of rooms for studying/working. The kids…read moresection is adorable with a Pleasanton train soft bench children can (quietly) sit on. They have a few toys/puzzles in the back corner for those antsy toddlers. Computers are always available. Try advantage of their free classes and events!

The admission office staffs are incapable and do not resolve issues. Had such a bad experience with…read moreregistration and admission staffs, had no knowledge and very unhelpful.

We visited Mission College one afternoon so that my daughter could check out the campus. She was…read morelooking into enrolling here after high school. This place feels like a ghost town. The parking lot was mostly empty. No problems finding a parking space, you pretty much have your choice! The campus was very quiet. It is a ghost town. You almost expect to see tumbleweed. There were no other people walking around the place. It was eerie. Didn't see much activity in any of the buildings we entered. There was only one building where we saw a small class in session. That was it. Perhaps everyone is taking classes online? Or perhaps most of the classes are in the evenings? We stopped by in the afternoon. We were surprised to find very modern buildings on campus. It actually looks very nice! Just need to populate it with some people. Loved the library. They had lots of tables, plus some quiet rooms for study or collaboration. There were plenty of outlets & USB connections at each table. If only the Sunnyvale Public Library were so well equipped. Another nice thing I noticed is that some of the outdoor tables were equipped with changing connections. Campus Map https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZX2nBsCzMxtuecuSjLdD_A&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Cell Phone changing on outdoor tables https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=s0MSpnw9XHuu2r1K_zYY3g&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Library tables with outlets https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bveBmyu0dZD74VaCrqA3eg&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Library Computers https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OnPbntAiYF-bnJAH4PWySg&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Library cubicles with outlets https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8thTTvU8hUvj2kOSIUP4CQ&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=P0p8h4-_2p5VwIldiLWpCw&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Hunger-Free Campus display inside Library https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PJTODxNPxV4WQpwN0QyZhQ&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ .