I came in here while I was at the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival!!…read more Large, spacious and very clean. Lots of places to sit and relax, which was kinda why I ended up coming in here. As far as libraries go, this one is pretty nice, it did kind of remind me of the San Leandro Public Library, I think most public libraries have a similar feel to them.

My toddler loves the weekly story time with Ms Mary and the arts and craft projects they have from…read moretime to time. Some events are busier than others so coming early for potential lines is definitely recommended. We're always looking forward to magic shows, puppet shows or holiday events every month.

I went today (Sunday). Barnes and noble employees were nice but their Starbucks cafe employees were…read morerude.

I am so happy to see a Barnes & Noble close by! This bookstore is huge with plenty of things to…read morelook at. I feel like you can easily spend a lot of time here just browsing all the different areas. I definitely got lost a couple times but figured out my way after a while lol Barnes & Noble is so much more than a bookstore, should definitely visit if you have some time to kill or just want to walk around and be amazed by the inventory lol

I was looking to add a little spark in my life and haven't had any luck in the dating scene. So why…read morenot try learning a new skill like welding! I've always been fascinated with how metal is fused together to make beautiful structures. I found out about a series of night courses being offered at Las Positas College that are funded in partnership with Lawrence Livermore Laboratory and the NNSA to provide deployment of workplace skills. Even though the class goes past my bedtime from 6pm-10pm every Tuesday evening, I jumped on this opportunity to learn a new skill. This welding class is an introduction to TIG and MIG welding. These two processes are widely used in manufacturing industries. The course consists of lecture time and hands on shop time with an instructor for each session located in state of the art building 3500. I'm three sessions in and already gaining more understanding of basic welded joints. I look forward to every Tuesday evening and can't wait to see what what project we'll learn about and working on. I attest that you can still teach old dogs News tricks!

My first time here attending a medical summit with my son. The venue was great. The facility is…read morevery clean. The auditorium is very nice. A great venue to host lecture and events.

this faded brown library (#23040) is overflowing with adult nonfiction and fictions and a few…read morechildren's books.the library is on the side of the house, not in front. read: "Frindle" (Andrew Clements) -*story is fictional in all aspects. reads like an historical reenactment. -Nick wasn't a troublemaker per se. he just wanted to disrupt teachers by doing stunts or asking questions to delay teaching. -Nick created the word "frindle" to describe a pen. he lobbied his friends to use it in school and around town. Mrs. Granger forbade the use of the word and gave anyone using it an after school writing assignment. -the students continue to use it. parents began complaining about their sons & daughters being punished. -Nick learns to be rebellious without triggering punishment. -Nick is rewarded with 'frindle" eventually being included in a dictionary. he gets royalties from commercial usage of "Frindle"-a disney "feel good" ending. book was used in some elementary schools.

Physical Location: 517 Covington Way…read moreLivermore, CA 94551 This was our very last Little Free Library in Livermore. Thankfully actually. Livermore (beyond the Fairy home and spooky themed LFL) was almost entirely a disappointment in the type of books the honey and I like to read. This location held an Encyclopedia Brown book, which was my favorite young detective series when I was a kid (next to Nancy Drew of course) and a wonderful selection of young adult and adult novels. It was so refreshing to end the day on a Book Box not chock full of cheap children's titles and even though the wording on the box needed some love, sometimes something super disreputable boxes (as we found in another Little Free Library) can hold amazing things. Yay Little Free Library!

I've lived in Pleasanton for over 20 years and can't believe I hadn't reviewed Towne Center books…read moreyet! What a gift this establishment is to our community!! Whether you like to read or are looking for the perfect gift, this shop is an absolute treat in every way. The people who work here are so knowledgeable about books and scan always recommend the perfect novel or nonfiction based on a description of your preferences. It reminds me of the days when there were neighborhood video rental shops before Blockbuster and Netflix. You could walk in and describe what you were in the mood for, and they would find you the perfect film. Towne Center is this for books!! And they gift wrap for free!!! Why go anywhere else!?! Support our community and patronize this wonderful shop.

Fun, fabulous book store!! Come in and browse - they are always helpful, have a good selection -…read moreeven a whole section for children's books and toys. Visiting writers - you get a very intimate experience - can really talk with them and find out their inspirations. Have been introduced to several of my favorite authors thru them.

Family law issue:…read more Office j.n. (I know you can't use full names on yelp) was amazing. Mother to my child had forgot to pick up our son for the third time. I went to the Police Department and he was there to speak with me. I told him exactly what was going on. He read the whole court order. He attempted to reach out to the mother of my child. Everything he did was professional and very smooth. I hope his supervisor sees this comment and he gets some credit. He deserves it. Again I 100% appreciate all of the help. I hope I do not need it again but if I do you will be who I am contacting. Chris

I called the police department to report a bad accident and before I can even explain where it was…read morelocated. This very rude woman on the phone interrupted me and said "WE KNOW WHERE IT IS" "POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ALREADY ON THE WAY" Then she hanged up on me. Wtf... Whoever this was answering the phone needs to learn communication skills when talking to the public. Learn how to listen and not interrupt when other people are talking. Learn how to be polite when answering a phone. I will give you an example : Pleasanton Police Department, How May I Help you Caller I like to report a car accident. Police department: Sure, where is the location. Calling. These are the cross streets (more info if needed) lanes blocked injuries etc Police department. Thank you emergency vehicles are on the way. This is how you answer a call. You dont interrupt people when they call. Remember our tax dollars pay you to have a job.

Small but mighty library. They have a helpful team and host amazing events! They have printed…read morecalendars of their events and post to their instagram. Just recently we participated in the Book Bingo and I went home with 3 books! Don't forget the Livermore Libraries summer and winter reading challenges for all ages!

Always a great experience visiting this library. Have been coming to this one since over a year now…read morewith my toddler. Quite a few games - toys, puzzles, building blocks, kitchen etc. and of course- story books for kids of different ages. Darlene and the rest of the staff are very warm, friendly and welcoming. Always ready to help you with all the information about the different programs and activities being carried out in and around the library. It's a big place and has the park right next to it. They have fun activities for the kids esp on every Friday which is a lot of fun and learning. Well maintained and a tidy place. Would highly recommend this library in particular, to parents in and around Livermore.

Cut and pasted from the internet: "Pleasanton" was chosen as…read morethe town's name in the 1860s by John W. Kottinger, an Alameda County justice of the peace, who named it after his friend, Union army cavalry Major General Alfred Pleasonton." Quality/Quantity - We are fairly consistent customers to this city. Mainly to eat and drink and of course, our annual County Fair visits. See all other reviews. If you are following, with the exception of the Apple store in Pleasanton, all my other reviews in this city are 4-5 stars!! Hence the city's overall rating of 4 stars! Cut and pasted from the internet: "In 2005 and 2007, Pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middle-sized city in the United States by the Census Bureau." Atmosphere - 24.3 square miles, 0.15 of which is water. Population of 80k (2020 Census). Service - Good, as per the above, they cater to the wealthy so service has to reflect that. I aspire to be one of them one of these days, lol. Price - Above average, but NOT unreasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1839, Mexican Land Grant. 1869 - Established. 1894 - Incorporated.

Went to an emergency preparedness class yesterday. The speaker, Leo, was fantastic and easy to…read moreunderstand. The woman who helped him, whose name I sadly don't remember, was great too. Lots of real world stories that made good sense. Thank you both!

Ha! I found Dr. Marek. I know a few people in corrections, a couple of them prison psychs. One…read moretaught Criminal Justice classes, and she had me in to speak to her classes. They both told me they would love to hear they did something good for someone. This is how the conversation went: He answered. I said, "Dr, Marek?" "Who is calling?" "Dawn Lawson." "This is the CREEPIEST thing that has ever happened to me," he said. "Excuse me?" "Did I stutter?" he said. "What do you mean creepy?" "Miss Lawson. I did not respond to your letter. I did not respond to your email. Do not EVER, in ANY way, EVER try to get in touch with me again." I said, "I'm sorry," and hung up. So -- I just realized I don't even know what to say about this. I'll bet the art teacher would love to hear from me. Henry gave me color. I will always be grateful for that. Some people who work in corrections believe that once a person is an inmate, they should lose the privilege of ever believing themselves to be a human being, for good. I wrote a book called How to Rob a Bank in Drag (not really a how-to -- don't get all excited) and used his real name. My editor said "What would he sue you for? What part would he say is not true? He's not a creep?"

How do you rate a prison? Not sure but I am sure that the rating depends on which side of the…read morebars your on. This facility has three components. A women's prison, mens prison, and a minimal security women's camp. To see the women's prison, visitors enter through the front door, check in, and go through the metal detector. A visitation room is just on the right and you can visit a good part of the day. For the visitors though, this is as far as you go. For the prisoners, they pass the control room and enter what looks like a junior college campus. Many buildings spread out with open space. Just to the right is the chapel that serves all denominations. Just beyond that is a gym where the women take a variety of classes such as spinning or Zumba. It also has pottery workshop, a library, and a knitting/sewing room. There is also weight lifting available. An outdoor rec area includes tennis courts and a track. Beyond that are the main dorms. These are small rooms with 3 bunks. No bars on these rooms just a solid wooden door. No doors on the sink and toilet. Each of the dorms has television, an open area, and email access. There are also communal washing machines. There are opportunities for work. Kitchen, grounds, maintenance or a Unicor telephone facility. In this case, the women answer phones to handle magazine subscriptions. Pay is minimal and they can spend it at the commissary. For those with disciplinary problems, you get put into the SHU. This is a separate building where you are in isolation. You can get into a 10x30' fenced pen an hour a day five days a week. Otherwise you stay in your cell. Food is brought to you. The cells do have showers which you can use 3 x a week. There was a building for education classes. The women are required to work towards a GED. Some make it some don't. The grounds are open and plenty of space to walk around. The geese were all over the place and there were at least two resident cats. Don't try getting out though. A tall fence with electronic monitors and 11 strands of razor sharp barbed wire prevent that. I must admit that the facilities were better than expected. But not a place anyone wants to spend time at.

"Cute Library box, Fantastic Garden"…read more This is a cute, fairly new library box situated on the grounds of the water district office. The box is good, but the garden surrounding the box is fantastic. After you exchange a book or two, check out the community garden. There are lots of places to sit and relax, and enjoy nature. But don't steal any of the fruit from the orchard!

This Little Free Library is located on Dublin San Ramon Services District drought demonstration…read moregarden. It's on Dublin Blvd, but seems to have a quite feel, with benches, tables and a fountain. Places to read, relax, or wander through.