This is our favorite local library. It's on the smaller side, smaller than the RB library, but…read morestill cozy. Their kids section has little tables and a few couches to read with your littles. They also have coloring pages available for kids. It's always organized and tidy. The staff here is what makes the library. They're always so kind, I've never had a negative interaction. The library is very bright and open with lots of natural light overhead. They also have an outdoor area that's gated in which is nice if your littles need to run around. Highly recommend this library!

It is so easy to out books on hold and just quickly pop in to pick them up. They're quick about…read moregetting the books you place on hold. Their staff is kind and helpful. And now they automatically renew your books when you're about to be late in returning them, so that's an extra bonus. I accidentally handed in a book to this library that was supposed to have been turned into a local elementary school library. That library told me later that someone from the CMR public library had hand delivered it to the elementary school. Now that's what I call service!!

This is an awesome library to go to! When you enter the building, there's high ceilings with plenty…read moreof windows, letting in natural light which creates a bright inviting atmosphere. I love that it's huge with lots of space and seating available indoor/outdoor. You'll see lots of computers too!! It's very organized, and kept cleaned. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They have a nice collection of great books...a good range and variety of genres. If they don't have it, they are pretty good about trying to find it for you. It's a popular spot for community meetings, concerts and musical performances. There's always something happening especially for the kiddos. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at this library.

Always worth the price of admission…read more Be sure to utilize their free AC during the summer. It's clean and the staff are friendly. Never too crowded and there's tons of free parking. With a used bookstore inside, you're bound to find something you'll like. Remember to donate your old books and magazines - pay it forward.

Besides being one of my favorite San Diego branch libraries, Rancho Peñasquitos library is also my…read moreclosest drop-off point for San Diego Food Bank Food Drives. Well, I learned on my most recent visit that the library building and bookdrop will be closed starting September 1, 2026 with an anticipated reopening in Fall 2027 for the "Rancho Peñasquitos Library Improvements project." Holds have been moved to Carmel Mountain Ranch Library.

Wonderful library staff! Amazing art rotating through the conference room. Great enthusiastic…read morevolunteers for the large Book Nook store. Generous community of donors. It's going to be tragic to have it close for a year for 'renovations'. I sent in my postcards to no avail.

Came here with my friends and they were having a book sale. Such a great, cost-effective way to…read moreshare the gift of reading when books are just $1. A fantastic deal and great service to boot. Thank you.

During one of my many frequent trips to the Poway Library I happen to meet up with Bob, one of the…read morevolunteers working at the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore. Bob quickly reminded me that Thursdays are "Thrifty Thursdays" at the book store, with BOGO (buy one, get one) item specials. This Thrifty Thursday was BOGO on Children's items. Bob is a great resource and reminded me that the bookstore sells some donated items directly on Amazon to benefit their nonprofit. Here's a link to their Amazon online store: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A2O157D83984P3&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER If you stop by the Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore, be sure to pop in and "hi" to Bob and tell him Mark sent ya! I'm sure he would get a kick out of it knowing that Yelpers care to stop by.

It is great that they have these free activities for the kids. It's a bit hot to have activities…read moreoutside....in my opinion, even though the kids are having a good time with the activity. ....my children loved it...they also had ice cream to help keep them cool ..now they are enjoying looking for books to check out.

I don't go to libraries very often but after visiting the 4S Ranch Library, it definitely was a…read morepretty nice library. It's a little small but it has a lot of amenities. There's a section to pick up reserved books, purchase used books, a self check out, plenty of computer workstations, printers, and two 3D printers. There's also plenty of chairs, tables and counters with outlets for studying. The children's section is pretty extensive, which is nice. The library also has many activities for children and adults throughout the month on their calendar. The staff were friendly and helpful and the library overall was pretty clean and organized. Since the library itself is a little small, it's not the most quiet but I didn't see it as an issue. Overall a great library for all ages!

1. On the first Tuesday of the month they close the lake and there is noooo parking…read more 2. I booked an appointment weeks in advance to use the idea lab. The volunteer who knows how to use things didn't come in that day. No one who works at the library knows how to use the equipment. Ine gentleman even complained about the equipment being there (like it was ruining his life). 3. I waited, as they mentioned the volunteer always comes in. Maybe he just couldn't find parking? 4. I waited almost an hour. No one ever came. 5. Good thing I had a book to read. (Get it, library...book...yehhhh). Plus for being clean amd smelling like books. Negative for idea space ambivalence and parking issues.

Right now it is under remodelling construction so the normally fabulous Book Nook store is gone…read more There are a few carts in the library with their stock but nowhere near as much as you normally find in the store. I love this store and often visit on the way to pick up my son from school, or on the way to the lake to walk or jog. I love the staff- they are super friendly and fun. My only disappointment is that when books do not sell, they actually dump them in the recycling out back which I accidentally discovered when I went to recycle a can. I am a book lover and it made me so sad. I discovered the bin completely full of books. Eeek! Please bring the Book Nook back and don't throw away any more books!

I was up at Alliant University last week to participate in a study that took place on campus at the…read moreWalter Library. This quaint little library was actually pretty cool. It sits in the middle of the campus and you walk across a bridge to access the front desk area. There are lots of places to go to study in quiet and privacy. When I was there, a class was actually being held in the library. Alliant International University is interesting because it prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership in psychology, education, business, law and forensics. Alliant has lots of international students and the campus is very multi-cultural & diverse. Approximately 1,200 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students are enrolled here on the 120-acres of rolling, tree-bedecked Scripps Ranch campus. The Walter Library, which was recently remodeled, is also "home to the San Diego circulating and reference collection of over 60,000 titles and part of both the Alliant library system and of the Link+ library network, through which students have access to over thirty million volumes," according to the Alliant University website. 5 YELP STARS for Alliant University's Walter Library.

Take my little one their to do homework and read books in morning…read more Quiet staff is friendly and will continue coming

This is actually my first Yelp review and probably the only one I'll ever write, but I felt…read morecompelled to share the incredible experience my son and I had with one of the staff members at Miramar College. My son is planning to transfer to Miramar College from another community college with hopes of eventually attending UC San Diego. Unfortunately, he had a difficult experience with administration at his previous school, so we were already feeling pretty discouraged and overwhelmed trying to navigate the transfer process. We attempted to contact the counseling office and called several different numbers without any luck. Finally, we tried another number we found on Google, and to our surprise, someone answered. We explained our situation, and the gentleman we spoke with apologized and explained that the entire SDCCD district network was currently down. Even though he worked at an off-site location and had limited access because of the outage, he still took the time to help us. He asked whether we were military affiliated, and when I explained that we were not and had simply found the number online while searching for Miramar counseling, he immediately said, "No problem, I'm here to help you." From that moment on, he went above and beyond. He patiently walked us through everything my son needed to get started with the transfer process and assured us that once the systems were restored, he would follow up with additional links and information. His optimism, kindness, and genuine excitement for my son's future at Miramar College were truly a breath of fresh air. By the end of the conversation, we both felt relieved, encouraged, and excited again about this next chapter. A few days later, just as promised, we received a detailed email with links for transcript evaluation, counseling appointments, financial aid, and additional resources. We want to give a huge thank you to Mr. Ron at the Miramar Base for his professionalism, compassion, and willingness to help complete strangers during a stressful time. People like him make such a difference. We only wish we had base access so we could thank him in person. We sincerely hope Miramar College administration sees this review and recognizes him for the outstanding support and care he provided.

Writing this review as an onboarding student, the counselor representative failed to take any pride…read morein supporting an onboarding student or make the experience encouraging. Israel from the EOPS stepped up and gave me a detailed and went above and beyond to take time to set up an appointment with a counselor to get into late start classes.

Came here to discard unused and expired medication. They ask that you empty it in a zip lock. No…read morebottles. There's usually no one managing the front desk. There's a note that says to ring the bell first before you put it in the bin. So they can see and check that you have it correctly in a sealed zip lock bag. I feel relief it's discarded properly and not in the trash or toilet.

The officer did not follow procedure or provide assistance, then accused me of wasting their time.read more