A very clean, spacious and plentiful resources for books, puzzles, games, you name it~…read more It's nice and peaceful to come here to do work and get some productivity in.

I love libraries. This one is in the upper quartile. Very big, great selection and I loved the high…read moreceilings. It is also right by a large park. Wonderful and friendly staff.

Northside Library in North San Jose is a very well-used, decent, and modern community library. I…read morehaven't been there in a while until few days ago when I had a whole bunch of expired, used household lithium batteries I had to get rid of. This library has a convenient drop-off point for expired household batteries, so I went there to throw it all away (~25 batteries!). It's located where the copy machine is. The library is tucked away in the back of Rivermark Plaza..... close to Safeway. The library has a dedicated parking lot that's on the smaller side and tends to fill up quickly because of the adjacent park and businesses nearby.

I am a book lover and i love the idea of free clean books shared by the community. I have been…read morecoming here for almost a decade now and i am still not bored of it :) It has its own parking lot in rivermark plaza and has a gorgeous park adjoining it with kiddie swings/ slides and a decent pathway to take a stroll. It has friendly staff, weekly activities, print and copy area and self check out options. Its open 6 days a week with longer evening hours (till 7 pm) on tue and thu and shorter on sat (till 4 pm)

This library is beautiful and spacious. Love that they have guest computers for public access for…read morenon-students!! I just wish they allowed access to the SCU computers for alumni, or had guest computers on the second and third floors. I really appreciate that most people here tend to respect the fact that libraries are meant to be quiet. The third floor study room is really nice and boasts an amazing view of the campus. Parking is free on weekends and street parking is available as well! They also offer free 2 hour visitor parking permits (any time after 8 PM is free), and anyone is able to access the library without needing a student ID card prior to 7 PM. Additionally, the Sunstream Cafe is usually open and has a variety of caffeinated beverages & snacks available for purchase. This library is a gem and I love that it closes on the later side.

Very quiet library, open to public, extensive open hours, and parking is easy. Nice supporting…read morestaff.

As a first time visitor, I loved the children's area! It was incredibly organized, clean and a big…read moreplay area for children. My son ran to see the fishes and explore which made me very happy because normally he is very shy about new places. He had his therapy here and he had so much fun! I'll be coming back here and have my son play with all the other kids during summer. I also love the calendar they have for the months and activities planned.

I have so many good things to say about this library! Great selection of books. Very clean…read more I have been taking my kids since they were little and they really enjoyed the little aquarium. Also they have a great variety of events. Both for adults and kids. My kids love the reading buddies with dogs. Motivates them to read out loud. I always tell my kids that having access to a library like this is such a blessing!

Trying to use satellites to connect to one of my other phone…read more 4.6.2026, My Monday evening observation on this library. The male librarian is very helpful when I want to ask him on how to make a copy. The female old librarian is gossiping about Asian people and making fun at them. The young teenager is making fun at the Asian populations. Other people are gossiping about other person's life after 4pm. In general, the quality of the people who come to this library are better during the morning , but the quality of the people are getting worse as the day goes by, especially during the evening hours.

I got my library card when we moved to SVL & honestly i should visit this branch more often but…read moresince i was gifted a Kindle by my buddy i don't have the need to buy books - going digital reading is both a blessing & a curse as i used to come here for the quarterly used books sale.....

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.

This library serves as the main library for San Jose State University. The space is clean and well…read moremaintained, with computers available for public use, though sessions are limited to 15 minutes, which feels short if you want to browse or get work done. Printing requires the Wēpa app, which is something to keep in mind before you arrive. Customer service was great, everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful. Street parking is available, and there is also a parking garage located nearby.

This beautiful library offers a peaceful retreat for reading and relaxation. With the Library of…read moreCongress currently closed, it's the perfect quiet spot to immerse yourself in a good book. Enjoy the rooftop area and explore fascinating historical exhibits whenever you want to take a break and stretch your legs.

Awesome quiet library. Used to come here all the time. When it's the first week of school it gets…read morepacked, other than that the crowd disappears. The selection is unique with a few dated materials but nice for the window into the past vibe. They have an online catalog too. The Librarians seem tense so make sure to treat them well, use your manors and pay your fines. They must be alittle tense from all the people they see. They are smart people because to become a Librarian you need a degree. What I like about this Library is their hours. It is the earliest library in the area. So for people like me it makes my life easier. Haven't been their in awhile though.

The older ladies at the front are not very personable, they are actually very rude. I went in last…read moreyear and the door was wide open and an older lady started yelling at me telling me that they were closed. Told me she would still help me but continued to say they were closed. I dreaded coming in today to borrow a book but needed to. I woke so don't always have the time to go when things are open at the school. I walked in and the ladies who where talking to each other at the front rudely stated telling me the young lady would help. She was very helpful. I told them I didn't have a student ID (I work and it's always closed when I try and get one) said I couldn't check out the book. They said it's a one life time of checking out a book without a student id. Told them I thought it was once per academic year. They proceeded to laugh at me. I walked out as they told me I should come back during their hours to get an ID. Honestly must be nice to be able to tell someone that and not consider they have a job that might not allow that flexibility.

New! Renovations are finished and the Campbell Library has finally reopened!…read more This library has been totally renovated and reopened in May 2026z huge windows, natural light and a feeling of openness abounds. If you have kids, please note that the Children's section is separate from the rest of the library. It is a huge room behind glass doors. It looks quite nice. If I was still a kid, I would have loved to explore this area. The main adult section is downstairs and easy to navigate. I like the Overlook area's comfy chairs and large windows. Kudos to the city of Campbell and all the many sponsors and donors for making this renovated library a reality.

We popped into the newly renovated Campbell Library grand opening today, on Saturday, May 9. Super…read moreimpressive. Why didn't they have this when I was younger, or when my kids were still little. It's come a long way when they had just a few tables and chairs and old wooden puzzles for my daughter to play with lol. --Children's room. The childrens room is upstairs. There's a children's play area that is simply adorable, albeit very cramped. Even with just a few kids in there today with their parents it seemed a bit tight (may be best to go off peak). It's sure to be very popular and crowded. They have the cutest play structures with a Campbell Water Tower replica that feeds into a slide. The nod to historic Campbell is everywhere. Nice touches! --Toys None, however they have a few play costumes & hats ---Lots of Stairs There are a lot of stairs, be forewarned. On the reopening it wasn't operational, however it's working now. --Spaces/Seating: lots of seating and plenty of airy open spaces. Everything is white. I'm thinking it will get dirtly quickly though, especially with the littles putting hands on everything. I anticipate the bench seating will be in high demand, people will likely be fighting over them. --Meeting Rooms: you can rent small rooms (there are three). The library employee told me they are reservable for 90 minutes, which is free with a Library card. However, this is incorrect. I was able to book on online for 2 hours. I believe patrons can also book half the community room for studying or small meetings. The bigger community room is for library programs/Friends Organization/Partners or government entities only however. --Laptops/Portable Chargers: Also, this is huge, you can check out laptops and portable chargers at their kiosk. Computers: none! They are having patrons check out Dell laptops (need a library card) for 3 hour checkout. --Staff and finally, please be patient and kind with the staff. The stress was visible today on their faces as they were trying to deal with the onslaught of demand. There will be some kinks (as most newly remodeled business have) to work out. Update, brought my other daughter with me today (Sunday) to check it out. We noticed there is no teen area. The old one had a small area by the magna just for teens, so that's a bummer. Here they are expected to co-mingle.