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.

The WIFI is terrible here. There are 2 WiFi's one of them (CCCLIBRARY) you cannot connect to it,…read morebut the other one (SR_Library_Guest) you can. Fast.com clocked the WiFi at 3-4 Mbps and that was at 10:05am in the morning on a weekday where I was the only visitor. This is really unacceptable (I know it's free but even then it's useless). If WiFi is important to you don't come here. The other nearby libraries (San Ramon downtown and Dublin) are way faster!! Also the tables were disgustingly dirty. Bring your own wipes!

There is this employee named "Dean" who has an extremely unhelpful demeanor…read more Being a librarian is not only about knowing the library rules, but also about being communicative and approachable; he was definitely neither of those. As a matter of fact, he was a complete failure in those area. The library should seriously consider replacing him with someone with more helpful aptitude. I would also say that the library was essentially completely empty, so it wasn't as though he was busy.

best library i've ever been to in my life except for my hometown library…read more(wpl don't worry i could never replace u) beautiful building, great decor, AND RIGHT NEXT TO A TACO BELL CANTINA. THAT SERVES BREAKFAST. i've found my garden of eden in danville california.

While I love the Danville library for its 'classic' look, the high ceilings, the chandeliers, the…read morehuge glass windows and the environs, I am a trifle disappointed by the noise level, especially on weekday afternoons. I thought of taking my computer to work there and simply could not concentrate. There is a constant din, like in a restaurant. One might say, it was because of school students, but there were many adults who contributed to it :) The library staff needs to do a better job of enforcing silence. They should visit their sister library at San Ramon, where its a lot more silent. Or even the Dublin library, where there are designated 'quiet areas' and people are specifically told to converse in whispers.

Needing a safe public space to meet up with a stringed musical instrument seller, this library fit…read morethe bill! It was midway between cities, offered plenty of parking and a warm place in the "Friends of the Library" Bookstore for me to quietly evaluate a potential purchase. The staff was gracious in allowing us to do so at one of the tables. Beforehand as we waited for the seller to arrive, I saw a healthy buzz of activity with people arriving, returning books and using the library, many with littles in tow. As an avid reader, it felt good to see this. From my brief peek into the high ceiling main room, the library looked very comfortable. There's a small playground west of the library, but at the time of this review, was fenced off. Perhaps undergoing a refresh. Overall, a library with a pleasant vibe.

Cute, quiet, large area for small children to learn and play…read more Very nice parents and librarians. The parking lot is so small with very small spaces. We cannot wait to come back!

this gray book box (#30830) with a tiled roof is stocked full of young adult fictions, children's…read morebooks and a thesauras. same box is here but the address is now 2340, not 2330. reads: "The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O' Neil" (Ron Suskind) -the Bush administration was the most secretive one ever during it's existence. When Treasury Secretary Paul O' Neil was fired, he gave interviews & many documents to Suskind. -book reveals the Bush administration's methodology. *trickle down economics (giving taxbreaks to the rich) did not generate any benefits for the economy nor new jobs. (from data gathered later) *emphasis was on short-term political goals instead of long term programs. **Bush & Co. was planning military action against Iraq in early 2001, before the 9/11 attacks on America occurred.

Physical Location: 2330 San Raman Valley Blvd…read moreSan Ramon, CA 94583 We almost missed this Little Free Library! This location was chock full of kids books, not surprising since it's near a daycare! I ended up fixing the shelf that was half coming down, but otherwise a cute location that probably needs a bit more love! Yay Little Free Library!

I had no idea San Ramon had a community college! My review is for the general facility and…read moreamenities. DVC-San Ramon is one of several places to make online appointments for the vaccine in Contra Costa County for ages 16+. LOCATION and PARKING The main admin building is on East Campus, right off Watermill Rd. Follow the traffic circle and signs toward parking for COVID19 vaccines. I wound up parking near the Dougherty Station Library and Acorn Learning Center, which is a short walk to the main entrance. APPOINTMENT LINE They'll line you up outside every 6-feet in groups according to your appointment time that you got from the Contra Costa County Health Services "Mychart" app. Very organized and they had two volunteers/staff members there to give instructions and answer questions. REGISTRATION This is in one of the rooms with over half-dozen stations where they'll ask for you ID and insurance card. One scary thing is that they may ask for SSN and Mother's Maiden Name. Yikes. I would recommend declining to answer. Afterwards, my cousin who's a pharmacist said this info is for folks without insurance. The clinic needs to recover costs by billing the government. But still, SSN is a bit too sensitive. They didn't ask me but I did hear folks at other stations get asked. VACCINES This is done in a separate room, and the nurse I had was great - funny and good at putting you to ease. I got the Pfizer vaccine and the process is quick and painless. All those daily Turkish Getups really beefed up my shoulders, LOL. OBSERVATION The last part of the process is to pick one of the "classrooms" and just hang out for 15 mins before leaving. Each room had a nurse who will wipe down the chairs as folks leave. They also have an oxygen tank just in case. Overall a pretty smooth process and well-run operation. Lines moved quickly. The nice thing is your second vaccine appointment is automatically scheduled for you, although you can use the Mychart app to change if needed. 3-6 weeks needed for Pfizer, while 4-6 weeks out for Moderna.

I had a great 1 semester experience here right before COVID. I loved my professors as they gave me…read morea great outlook on college life before I transferred to university. Don't underestimate the faculty at DVC simply because it's a community college. A lot of the professors here are research experts in their discipline, coming from prestigious universities like UC Berkeley. Some of them realize how important it is to fulfill education within CC students as well. I feel that I've made closer, supportive relationships with DVC professors compared to my professors at UCSB. I highly recommend visiting this campus if you want intrapersonal connections with your peers and mentors as it's a tight knit, small campus compared to the one in Pleasant Hill. Additionally, my tuition for the first two years was reimbursed including a lot of school expenses compensated for through the COVID-19 emergency grant which they no longer do. Going to DVC has saved me so much money, regained my confidence in higher education, and gave me the opportunity to meet great people, find my higher potential, and transfer into one of my dream universities. Even though I spent only 1 quick semester in-person due to COVID, I had an awesome experience. I am truly grateful for the time I had at DVC and now that I graduated with a bachelors I reflect on this. If I ever want to take any class for fun or take prerequisites for grad school, med school, law school etc. I could always come back here! High school students, people who would like to switch careers, this is the place to be!

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

The staffs are very helpful and the programs they offer for the kids for college throughout the…read moreyear are excellent and very engaging.

In June of this year, I signed my son of for College for Kids at this campus. It was my first…read morevisit, and I was pleasantly surprised of how clean and well laid out the facility is. There was construction going on, and no/low crowds since there was lower enrollment that DVC did for COVID safety. Mostly the classrooms open into open hallways, and classrooms are well set up.

Whether or not you've ever thrown a parent a birthday party your official notice begins now: if…read morethey make it, you've an obligation to throw them one for their 90th. On the plus side, neither the one being feted nor many of the guests will mandate a party that runs more than a couple of hours and you can bet those hours will be daylight. Enter the Danville Community Center, where a close friend hosted a party for her mother's 90th. This is not the sort of space where food or drink is provided. If you want that you'll arrange for it separately, just as my friend did. She also self-managed a slide show, music, and a couple of group dances. The whole affair was perfect and the spacious, high-ceilinged room (with free on-site parking) was nicer than possibly any community center I've ever been to. While I'd not suggest the Danville Community Center to those who don't live in the East Bay if you do, and you're seeking an event venue, it is quite worth checking it out. Perhaps it might even inspire you to host an event.

Don't know if the staff is paid, or if they're volunteers... but it wouldn't hurt to be a bit…read morefriendlier when people are registering for classes

1 of 2 Yelp reviews…read more Quality/Quantity - One of the "newer" cities. One of the nicer master communities (IMO). I remember when you started all those golf course master communities, etc. Things to do and see in San Ramon: If you love nature - Mt Diablo, Diablo Range, San Ramon Valley, Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, Forest Home Farms Historic Park, Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, Bridges Golf Course, Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery, San Ramon Golf Club, etc. 2014 - City center is still my favorite part of the city. 350k square feet! Beautiful space, plenty of restaurants, a brewery (Fieldworks), etc. Atmosphere - See above. 18.72 square miles, 0.03 of which is water. 2020 census population of 84.6k. Largest employers are - PG&E, Chevron (I believe they are moving, if they have not moved already), Robert Half International, BMO Bank, etc. Service - Good, they cater to a slightly more affluent customer. It also depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Reasonable. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1983.

So I've lived in San Ramon for the past three years now, so I think I've got a fair grasp of what…read moreit's like living here. These are just my opinions on what it's been like. I'll start with the Pro's: -It's safe. Really one of the few cities left in the Bay Area where it feels like you can walk around in public and not be scared of being a victim of a crime, or worry that your car will be broken into for zero reason. -It's a clean city. You won't find streets or really any areas that have been taken over by trash or encampments here. -Public services are really good. The libraries are really nice. Lots of parks and sports things to take advantage of (skateparks, tennis courts, soccer fields, etc). Plenty of trails through the hills as well. Post office is really efficient. As for the Con's: -Driving through San Ramon is actually a nightmare for no other reason than the traffic lights and terrible drivers. It's like their city planner decided on pure chaos when they engineered the traffic lights here. They somehow managed to make it so that you will hit every red light possible. You'll have a main road with a 50 mph speed limit, and it'll take you 20 minutes to drive 3 miles, because you'll spend 15 of those minutes stopped at a red light. The problem is that their lights both have zero communication with one another, and the side streets take priority over the main roads. Stopped at a red light at one intersection? Be prepared to stop at a red light 100 yards down the street. What's the point of a 50mph speed limit if you're just stop and go every block (looking at you here Bollinger Canyon Rd). Single car just pulled up from a side road? Boom, instant red light for the main road. The lights linger as red's for so long as well. It's super common to get stopped at a red light, notice that zero cars have moved for the last 15 seconds, think to yourself "why is this even a red light", wait 10 more seconds, and then finally one of the lights will turn green and a direction of traffic will move, but usually not yours. -For some reason San Ramon has these walking trails that cut through main roads of the city, so you'll have a main road with 50+ cars stopped for one pedestrian that has suddenly decided to cross the road. Like, your city is rich enough, just build a bridge for the pedestrians. For example, there's one of these a few blocks away from The Lot. Massive and busy downtown shopping area, and you're going to have a pedestrian trail stopping all traffic for one person walking. It's absolutely dumb, especially when there's both crosswalks for normal pedestrians to use at regular traffic lights just a few yards away, and there's already 3 regular traffic lights just between Alcosta Rd to The Lot. You don't need that extra one just for a trail. -The drivers here are bad. I've lived in the Bay Area nearly every year of my 34, and San Ramon has the worst of any city I've ever been in. A very solid portion of drivers here are afraid of the speed limit, and will drive 10 to 15 mph below it. Others are just actually bad, like lane changes without any care for who's next to them, stopping in the middle of the road, or they're glued to their phones. Here in San Ramon, you will definitely have a Tesla cut you off, brake check you, and drive 10 below the speed limit. In other cities, you'll maybe encounter someone like this on the road somewhat commonly, but here in San Ramon it's about 25% of the drivers. -So expensive. I get it, cause it's a very safe spot in the Bay Area, but housing and rentals should not be this much for what you get. Food and groceries run pricier than the norm too. -If you've got any sort of color to your skin, you're more than likely to run into some sort of racism at some point in this city. It's a very rich city with people who like to act rich, and it leans conservative. So be prepared for the microaggressions. And the Mid's -Restaurants are so middle of the road. Most of the restaurants are just okay, not good and not bad. There's Marugame Udon and a Philz. Hooray? Orient Express and MJ Sushi are some of the more hidden gems in terms of food here. A lot of the restaurants here are designed for people who think Chipotle is ethnic food, so take that for what you will. -Somewhat central Bay Area location is fine. San Jose is half an hour away. Oakland is 45 minutes. The City is about an hour away. Could be better, and could be lots worse. -Weather is fine. Way hotter than the rest of the Bay. But, it's the Bay Area and it's better than 90% of the rest of the country anyways so I can't complain much. In all, it's a decent spot in the Bay Area to live. Haven't minded it too much the last 3 years.