Recently we visited Julian as we do every 3 months. Waiting for the day we get to live there…read morepermanently. This last time we went for 4th of July week/end we visited the local library book store and what a treat! So many great books, some classics for less than $3. I highly recommend checking out the Julian Library and the little bookstore. It's a beautiful Library.

This is a nice small town Library. In Julian california by the High School and across from the…read morepost office on hwy 79 headed out of Julian towards shelter valley . and Banner Grade. This is also a spot for emergency preparation from sdg&e when the lights go out . You can get water and change your cell phones. Feed San Diego uses there parking lot every other Wednesday to give out food. You can find good books here if not ask they will find them for you. Yes I recommend visiting them

I happen to notice this building as I was sitting in a restaurant across the street. As I left the…read morebuilding I checked out the sign to see what it was. I reached my campsite and decided to read up on the library. The reviews were great so I decided to go the next day. Since I was visiting in the area I asked the librarian if they had any info what to do in town. She was very helpful and friendly. After pointing me in the direction to look for things to do in town. I sat and looked around the library and was admiring the architecture. It was a gloomy, windy and very wet day. But, being inside the library I didn't get that feeling. It was bright and open and with floor to ceiling glass windows it brought the outside beauty indoors. They had individual work rooms, meeting rooms, teens and youths areas. I decided to walk around and view the outdoors from the youth section. There the floor to ceiling windows opened up an entire room you can only look at from your chair. With the storm hovering above you could see Mother Nature in the works. What a grand room! So also in this area they had set up on the tables easels with canvas and paint supplies. I found out from the librarian that they sometime offer different art projects for anyone to do at no charge! So after my town adventures in the rain I returned to do a little painting of my own. In the two hours that I was there painting I also enjoyed the sound of the heavy rain tapping on the rooftop and windows. Watching the plants blowing in the wind and the dark clouds pass by. The library has a security guard just inside the front door. The entrance lobby is open and bright. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I would definitely return to the library if I'm in town. You should see for yourself what they have to offer.

Amazing library and views. Highly recommend to visit. Full wifi and electric vehicle stations…read more Covered parking

The Copley Library's Mother Rosalie Hill Reading "Harry Potter" room is a two-story, rectangular…read moresanctum filled with books along the walls and seating spread through the center. The first floor boasts arch windows while the second is crowded with circular ones. This library, with content from porcelain to jazz, is a beautiful harmony of knowledge. Sitting in this room, I wanted nothing more than to be locked in its walls for days with my head in the books. At the front of the room was a table of water and coffee dispensers with a variety of creamers and milks. As a student, I could see myself lost in my studies here, spending hours as the time passes.

Huge library, prive college and it shows $$, probably the most aesthetic looking library, good…read moreplace to get work done.

A solid 10/10 for a place of learning! Such a well, and fountain of knowledge, source of peace and…read morecomfort. Deedee (librarian) was such a light-- she guided me through the process of getting a library card and helped me reserve a study room. I haven't been this productive in months! I loved the variety in working spaces and appreciated the free pads/ tampons by @goauntflow in the restroom. I can't wait for my next visit. I also noticed they offer a lot of activities for the community.

highly recommend you NOT to visit. Treated with the utmost disrespect. Disgusting how I was treated…read morewith my ESA animal that wasn't even walking on the floor, in a stroller, and trained to stay quiet. Two employees, one being a manager, speaking with disrespect saying: "we'll let it go this one time," and scowling at us like I'm committing a crime. For a library that is supposed to be the safe space of a community they were standoffish and selective on who is allowed in. F rating.

Are you kidding me with this experience? Sure, it's a library - but after spending a year hanging…read moreout in Cambridge, Boston, and other Massachusetts reading institutions, none measured up to the beauty, calmness, and amenities provided by this outlying library. I came in as a first time visitor, and was provided with a complete tour of the library. From the available events space, bookstore, computer lab, to the books. I stayed for about two hours completing work, before heading to the back deck where I watched people enjoying their time in the park with birds singing. I will certainly be a regular here moving forward.

This is a very clean organized and cozy library. The layout is great. As you move along the aisles…read morethere's these little nooks and quiet spaces to enjoy whatever you're reading. Nice place to study if you're a student. Not only inside but on a nice warm day you can enjoy the weather in their patio. Very nice. Books, magazines, computers, nice colorful space for the children's section and computers. I happened to come to drop off my ballot. It's very well organized here and peaceful. They had a nice space set up for voting polls and secure voting bags to insert your mail in. The staff are very welcoming and nice here. Mel M Yelp 22:38

This is our favorite and go-to library for me and my family. I love coming here, the kids area is…read moreso welcoming and it's hard to peel away my kid from here - a good sign! We've always had such great support and customer service. They have great events, wish I could attend all of them on the events calendar. They also usually have the books that we are looking for and placing holds on books doesn't take very long until we get to borrow them. Books are in good condition but you can also tell when a book is well loved, which doesn't bother me at all.

This is a beautiful and huge library. They have security, a large parking lot, access to the…read moreskatepark from their driveway, kids corner, computers and so many books. They have drop boxes outside as well if you don't have time to return your books. The employees were kind and the bathrooms were clean.

I haven't been here for years. I recently came to bring my toddler. So we were mainly on the first…read morefloor, which is where the kids section is. It was just amazing. It is so big, with so many different sections. They have an area for young toddlers, to toddlers, to kids. I was so impressed with how much books they have. In addition to that, they have CDs, DVDs, magazines, pretty much anything you can think of. There are a couple of different areas where they can sit and learn. I do love how there were different types of seats as well, for instance, for the younger kids they have the little balanced chairs. There is lots of play area for the kids to have sensory play. They have educational computers, there was four. They have a little area for kids to play with toys and use their imagination, so many good items. There are puzzles, coloring, pages, arts and crafts. I was really blown away with how great this library is. The staff who helped me, I did not get her name, but she was so friendly and answering, and all my questions. They have so many activities also throughout the week, such as reading time and other arts and crafts that you can do amongst other peers. I am so looking forward to bringing my child here so that he can have more socialization with other kids. And mind you, this is all free, which is so amazing. I mean, obviously we have tax dollars that goes toward this. . But yeah, you can check out their schedule for what they offer for the kids. Yeah I think this is the best library so far that I've been to for the kids in San Diego. You can also park underground. Just make sure you take your parking validation upstairs so you do get the first two hours free when validated. After that, I believe it's $1.25 per hour or something like that. Which is very reasonable for downtown. Just remember if there's any events, like the baseball games or anything like that, there might be a surcharge, for example when comic con comes on as well. This is definitely a great learning spot for young children. And if you or someone you know, doesn't have the financial means to do arts and crafts, buy so many books, or have enough space to even how all of these things, this is great that this library has it all for free. I have taken my son to the little play area where we pay like $15 an hour for him to run around and it's further up in Mira Mesa. This is just another great alternative for a fraction of the cost. Sorry I just love this so much. We are definitely coming back here and also exploring as many different libraries as we can.

A beautiful library nestled in the heart of downtown SD!…read more There are sooo many things to explore in this library. Boasting a total of 9 levels, there's an art gallery, bookstore, and even a high school here! If you're looking for gorgeous views of the city while you read, work, or study, head up to levels 8 and 9. Everyone here is super friendly and there's plenty of spacious seating options with outlets! However, if you're planning to visit, you should know that quite a few homeless folks utilize this place to rest and sleep. They're very respectful and keep to themselves, so it didn't bother me personally. Note: They have a parking garage underground and they validate up to 2 hours!

We came for the STRONG WORDS show. What a place! You can tell they are well funded. The event was…read morefree for members. I'll be back for more events.

This is the coolest (and probably best funded) library I've ever been to. I make it a point to stop…read morein when I visit the area. Inside the building is a cafe that also sells fresh loaves of bread, an incredible used bookstore, and a huge saltwater aquarium, to name a few things. If I lived in the area, I'd hang out here regularly, as there are lots of varied seating options (including outdoors), a humongous collection of DVDs and CDs, and 5-star programming, including concerts and free art workshops for all ages. There is also the Observatory. What a fabulous feature for a library. I attended one of their regular free OPENights and loved it. Be aware that it is an observatory (= small) and not a whole planetarium. At the OPENight, I'm glad I used the restroom before arriving, because you'll stand in line outside (bring a jacket!) waiting to be let into the observatory, as they only let a handful of people in at a time to look through the telescopes. The library is closed at that time, so no restroom access. The wait was around 40 min, but they post an astronomer out there who will talk about stars & stuff and answer any questions, so that was very entertaining.

The views here are INSANE! We caught the most beautiful sunset!…read more What's better than getting productive in a beautiful space? Getting productive in a beautiful space with a front row seat to the ocean. This library has plenty of seating options (most of which are ocean facing) with most having outlets or being near an outlet. There's a nice patio out front if you need to eat a quick bite, take a call, or pop out for a killer picture of the sunset. The entire space is adorably nautical themed with a little children's nook. It stays pretty quiet overall too! Definitely on my list of all-time favorite libraries.

Still my favorite library. Can't beat the views…read more I hadn't been in a while and it looks like there have been some changes. There was a security guard by the door. In the past, there were quite a few houseless folks. I didn't see any this time. It was pretty full for it being mid day. The event space has a lovely gallery that I enjoyed meandering through and taking it in. The friends of the library book store always has enticingly affordable gems and the staff is wonderfully friendly.

Such a beautiful library with ample parking. Located right off of Woodside Ave, feel free to hit up…read morethe local coffee shop drive thru right across the street or hit up some good eats on the block. After, head over to the library and check out the newly renovated, clean space. There isn't a huge collection of books but it is very clean and there is plenty of space to relax and study. In the very back of the library, there is a kid's section where they host weekly Storytime and events. The bathrooms are always clean, the staff is always friendly and there is a little outside porch area with plenty of shade incase you wanted to have a snack. I love this little place!

This library is newly built and so nice inside!! The library is very clean and well stocked with…read moremany books. There is a teen room, meeting rooms and a quiet homework room. They also have a 3D printer! They have kids area with a mini climbing wall for toddlers, a play area and I believe 2 computers for the kiddos. They have a large family restroom in the back area and also restrooms up front. This library hosts many different events throughout the month. A very nice library to visit.