I have been a student here for 3 1/2 years alternating between both campuses. The Newark one is my…read morefavorite, a fairly sized building where students come to work, study, and relax. I always went to the library there, students have some personal space and aren't crowded together like at main campus. If you call the # of the library, you can reserve a room to get your work done. They have a career center where they give mock interviews, comes in handy since I also utilized it for resume help. Inside there is a small room where students can play pool, watch TV, or play piano to kill some time. Parking is not a problem and I always prefer the space on the right of the campus. If you want some fresh air, you can take a walk around campus. The food at Newark is ok, but I highly recommend to drive to "The Block," which is the Fremont shopping district. You could buy from Costco, Panda Express, or even Wendy's besides the overpriced food. For students or future students reading this, try to take all of your classes here! No need to walk all the way up the hill like the main campus. All of the classes are next to each other with lots of places to study or relax. Every now and then they hold events like a Career fair or UC/CSU workshops, those are very useful and I recommend attending those. There is nothing wrong with attending a community classes, classes are cheaper and you get to redeem yourself from any mistakes of the past.

My daughter is an ASL student. Her career to become and interpreter is Amazing! She has so much…read morepassion in her heart when she signs. I cry bc she so Amazing. She is going to sky rocket in her Career as she is doing as a student. Today they are having a Deaf Event. Shes up and we drove to Ohlone together. She at the registration desk. She is an Excellent Greeyer. She is an Amazing adult child of mine. We listened to gospel songs sang enjoyed our beautiful ride together. Im so happy Im her Mother. Im Blessed.

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!

Milpitas Library's Railway Rollick is a free indoor playground for ages 0-10! After playing our 1…read moreand 9 year old got to take home coloring sheets! We've visited 2/7 Santa Clara County Library Storybook Play Space locations and want to explore them all! SYOY! :D *Song Credit: Got Me Feelin' Good by Kidpenny (from Audiio)

It's "OK" so far…read more.. I have been spending my own time at the library every day, because it is the closest library to commute to. I have plenty of work and I appreciate the quiet environment. Sometimes the librarians are perfectly polite and don't say anything weird, like attempt to spread false rumors about a civilian who has every right to be at the library-- or worse, attempt to ADvertise HeR to strangers (a very clear hello!). Sometimes they are a bit creepy, and it makes me wonder what they REALLY do for work. I am REALLY trying not to make assumptions... but a woman has to watch out for her own safety. There are a few staff who seem to be more mindful and considerate of such. A charger for my mobile phone that I ordered will arrive soon, so there will be no need to interact with them on a daily basis (to borrow the library's). I usually don't pay much attention to others at the library, but I notice that there are students and adults working from their laptops or completing class work. I just do my best to be aware of my surroundings, so that I don't end up sitting near creeps and stalkers. The traffic is quite questionable at times, although much of it has died down (thankfully). It seems that some people walk around the library looking for SOMETHING or SOMETHING TO STARE AT. Such traffic are very uncomfortable to be around-- I thought this was a library, not a zoo or a MARKETPLACE. So I just find a quiet desk to sit at, and concentrate on my work. I have borrowed and read a few books from the library, too. They have a fairly standard selection of a stereotypical American library in 2025 (the YA section is downstairs, whereas ADULT sections are UPSTAIRS). I appreciate the books they carry in the Computer Science section, as I am becoming more Computer Science literate these days (learning how to code, researching and using Artificial Intelligence, etc.).

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.

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.

The Palo Alto public library system stands as a triumph of communal values of learning and…read moreeducation. The Mitchell Park Library shines as the crown jewel of this system with its great location, beautiful space, and vibrant social activities. The library teems with a large audience of older people coming for focused & quiet study and families with their hyperactive kids. The Library epitomizes what all libraries strives for - being a lively community center where reading is actually fun. The Mitchell Park Library offers convenient access to incredible books and media without cost. The layout of the shelves of books there is intuitive so I can find books with my eyes closed. The Library is also outfitted with self-checkout machines that make getting books convenient and fast which is great for times when I'm making a quick library run in my chocolate-stained pajamas and shirts in the middle of a Saturday at home just want to get my books in a hurry without being judged. Then the Library is gorgeous. It is situated just off Middlefield and right next to the beautiful Mitchell Park where you can find plenty of benches and elementary school kids playing soccer and larping with toy swords & shields. I can spend hours there reading in the couches or studying at any of the abundance of desks. The Library admits plenty of light through its large windows that resemble a clerestory of a church. The walls and carpet are decorated with bright colors and clean carpeting. The Library isn't without its downsides. Often times there seems to be so many families and noisy kids there my introverted self feels anxious sharing rooms with them in my safe space of a quiet library. At times it feels like the hive-mind of tech workers and the Bay Area monoculture can make the same books perpetually unavailable. Looking for a book on managing software projects. The book is unavailable and has 20 holds from programmers in the area. Want to check out books on having kids? So does every yuppie couple in town so those books are perpetually checked out. But there seem to be plenty of books on parenting available. It's hard to believe that such a great library like this one exists outside a university setting.

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!

Overall food recap as of 02/06/2026. So grateful for the free $30 spendings each week, thank you…read moreMission College! First off, when I came August 2025, I had a welcome bbq by the hospitality students! I loved the pasta salad with a hint of truffle. I have yet to find a replica of that. The sausage meat was a little tough, too salty for my liking. The beans were incredibly sweet for a smoky bbq. Otherwise, a well rounded lunch! One of the first things I got was the chicken tortilla soup and the salted caramel crunch cookie. I HAVE NOT seen it since then! Absolute perfection! The soup was $5 and DID NOT skimp on chicken. The cookie had chickpea bits and full of white chocolate chunks. DRINKS: I do miss the complimentary TEAVANA teas and coffee dispenser. The variety of teas was oh so fun to try each day. I've never had a bad matcha from the cafe, the baristas are incredibly energetic and welcoming any time of the day!! FOOD: let's get into the good stuff they have currently! 1) For breakfast: I love a side of the apple chicken sausage ($2.50) for breakfast! The fridge has SILK reg/chocolate almond milk bottle too! tbh lunch starts at 10:30am so I usually prefer that for the variety! 2) i usually prefer the poke/rice bowls over the tacos. I'd rec the tortillas be crisped or heated bc rn it just feels like the meat was thrown onto it with some sauce to be called a taco. I LOVE THE $7.50 QUESADILLA and CHICKEN WRAP. They do not skimp on portions. Everything is buttered/sauced up pretty nicely. The chicken is moist and melts the cheese nicely when it's warm. Crispy with the lettuce too **chef's kiss**. For burgers, the kpop gochujang grilled chicken burger is THE BEST. The two buns are buttered and spread with the spicy chili oil sauce. The chicken is moist and goes so well with the purple pickle onion + cabbage. Give me ten of them and I'll finish them one by one!!! 3) EXTRAS: additionally, I appreciate the extra coating on the tater tots and fries ($3 sides). The fridge has SO MANY DRINKS (olipop, diet Dr Pepper/cola, milk, water, celcius). Overall, I'm so grateful for mission college free food. It def helps during my breaks in between classes so I don't have to go off campus. Microwave also available so u can heat up cold food.

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.

I have used the library online and like it. But when I came by to pick up my computer, I saw the…read morelibrary. It's not the biggest I've ever seen, but it works for what it has. It was quiet when I was there, but you don't go to a library to make noise or listen to it. It seems like a newer building, at least that's my assumption dealing with them and it's nice. If I were on campus more, I'd have more to say about it, but from what I saw, it seemed pretty good.

Older library for CSUEB students. Helpful staff, some quiet study spaces and a bit of art work if…read moreyou look hard enough for it. The library is a bit older and is central to most of the campus. It has the same build style as the old Warren hall - which only becomes noteworthy as that tower was found to be seismically unfit. This can be unsettling if your sitting in the basement. Staff and librarians are helpful. Lots of enthusiasm and energy - they are in their element within the library walls. Quiet study spaces are possible to find as are group study rooms. Sure, there are some messy and noisy people around that can possibly be distracting but just move. There is enough space that your not confined to any one spot. Art work is present but you've got to be looking for it. There is a beautiful mural on the second floor by an incredible artist that graduated from CSUEB already many years back.