The Casa de Oro branch has moved a couple blocks to the west and is now in its own beautiful…read morebuilding with lots of natural lights and vibrant color throughout. They just opened yesterday (9/21/2026) and the Grand Opening will be held Saturday 10/17 from 10-1. https://www.sdcl.org/newcasabranch/

Customer service is always great - they're willing to help you any way they can…read more Tip: Take a photo of your library card; the scanner will still recognize it!

Beautiful library, great staff, plenty of free parking. Good location, next to post office and city…read morehall. Cute (inexpensive!) bookstore.

Nice, lively library. I happen to be here on the day they were having story telling, so you get the…read morecomplete opposite of what to expect in a library - party voices. It made the library feel so joyous and fun. If you're a kid or have kids, it'd be a blast. I'm pretty good at blocking out noises, so it didn't bother me and I could grab a space to do some work. I love the high ceilings of this library. I'd go again the next time I'm in the area.

30 years later and wow... talk about a glow-up! We stopped by Skyline Library while visiting the…read moreold hood and barely recognized the place!! The library has traded in its old-school look for a bigger, high-ceiling, modernized setup that's perfect for studying, reading, or pretending you're going to study while people watching. One thing that instantly brought back memories was thinking about those days when the San Diego Zoo would roll in with snakes, birds, and other critters to teach kids about wildlife. Back then, that was basically our version of a live-action nature documentary!! The library now has a spacious community meeting hall and plenty of room to spread out with a good book!! Between the upgrades and the flood of childhood memories, this visit was a fun lil trip down memory lane. Nostalgia level: checked out and renewed!!

I used to go here as a wee lad in the 90s to study and play games. Now I come here for California…read moreState Library Park Pass, which is good for 14 days. You can check online which parks it's eligible for, but I got it specifically for Torrey Pines to go hiking. It was surprisingly busy on the Friday afternoon I went. The computers were full of young kids reminded me of my childhood and people walking through the aisles. The lady at the front desk was very helpful in helping me activate my library card. I got from San Diego comic con back in 2022 an account was super easy and so was checking out this past which saved me at least $20. Don't sleep on libraries. You get a bunch of cool perks. Plus your taxes pay for it already anyway, so might as well take advantage.

I've been trying to make the most of my current productive writing momentum and what better place…read moreto do that than at the library. I've been touring the libraries of San Diego county and enjoying the heck out of it! I hadn't been to the Lemon Grove Library in ages except to drop off ballots. It was remodeled years ago and done extremely well. The space is open and bright with lots of good seating and tables. The nice cool space was perfect to work on the ridiculously hot summer day, too. The library had a few people moving or sitting about. I picked and sat at a table in the middle and enjoyed the calm and quiet atmosphere. It was just what I needed for two hours of uninterrupted writing. Thank you Lemon Grove Library for creating a perfect environment!

The stuff at the library and very kind and helpful. The library is clean and their workrooms offer…read moreprivacy and focus.

This place has been around for a long time. I took some college classes here, as well as some of my…read moresiblings and my children getting some of their GEs done. The auditorium was also a place for the Middle School and High School level jazz band events. I also enjoyed walking the track. it was nice cruising through memory lane here. Looking into taking some fun classes again in the future.

I tried to print something at the library and old lady said I had to pay, but I feel like as a…read morestudent, it should be covered by my tuition since it was just one page. CHEAPO!!

I've shopped here over the years and I always get at least two books here every time I go in. For a…read moreused bookstore, they have some of the best prices in San Diego and have a great selection of titles, especially compared to some of their competitors (a couple of them I consider overrated but shall remain nameless). The owner is always pleasant and his cats are an absolute treat to interact and pet with! I recently saw their news segment a couple days ago and was happy to see that the owner refused to sell their rare books to AI buyers. It's a tough market for small businesses these days, especially bookstores as readership is on the decline. Good on them for sticking to their integrity and protecting books. I will happily shop here and continue to support this business.

Lived up to the hype! Great books packed into a cozy place. Good choice, too. Picked two mystery…read morepaperbacks for a song.

GREAT VILLAGE! I'm really happy with La Mesa's neat little village and surrounding neighborhoods…read more They have character and don't feel like dull, modern suburbs. I kind of got a classic retro feel, but not in annoying way. There's a lot of inclines and declines on some of the streets so be aware of that if you visit. The inclines and tight streets got a little irritating but were manageable in the end. I got to walk around the community a little bit during Oktoberfest, it was super quiet and relaxed. I had several nice strolls. My most recent visit was during the fall season and I'm not going to lie it's getting hotter and hotter here, it was almost in the hundreds on my thermostat! I repeat CA weather is NOT perfect, that's a major lie. Most of the community was pretty polite, we ran into one very friendly lady during Oktoberfest and she was honestly super gracious and welcoming!

The city of La Mesa is a pretty decent sized city located about 10 miles east from Downtown San…read moreDiego. It has some good shopping centers, malls, grocery markets & eatries. Also, know for its downtown village. Where a lot of unique shops are located. Overall, it is a decent city to explore.

I recently had a planning meeting at the Lemon Grove City Hall and it is nice to have truely…read morehelpful and friendly city staff. The building is older but comfy, and you are not intimidated by anyone or anything here. It is a nice place to do business. I would give them five stars except that the air conditioning needs a refresh and probable upgrade.

Full disclosure: I haven't spent more than four or five hours of my life (if that), in Lemon…read moreGrove. Correction: That may or may not be true, as I don't really know Lemon Grove's actual borders, so I may have spent time passing through here on the freeway without knowing it. It seems like a pretty run-down city. I'm all for a diamond in the rough and not judging a book by its cover and understanding and acknowledging an old place's charm or at the very least its onetime charm even if that charm has long since faded. I'm not even basing my review on how the city looks or makes me feel. This review is based on two things: the conditions of the streets in Lemon Grove, and its neighborhoods. I don't think I've seen asphalt is condition this poor anywhere other than abandoned roads, and even many of those roads had portions that were still decent. It feels like 70 percent or more of Lemon Grove's streets need their pavement replaced badly. I may be being generous. Why do citizens put up with this? I'm not talking about potholes; I'm talking about degraded asphalt that should have been replaced decades ago. I'm not exaggerating. Just based on that, I would never voluntarily live here. The neighborhoods are cute in an old-California spread-out kind of way. Not quite the 1950s, but the 1920s and 1930s, or at least what I know about them. There are lovely groves of orange and lemon trees in people's yards. Some of the houses are run down, of course, and some front yards are a mess. But other people take pride in their little pieces of the American dream, which makes the sorry state of the street conditions that much more depressing. I think Lemon Grove is my least favorite city in San Diego County.

I can't believe u have never reviewed this book store! I absolutely love Meet Cute! They have a…read moregreat variety of different genres of romance books, first and second floor, along with lots of goodies! When you walk in you see lots of cute accessories, stickers, notebooks, and pens. They also have everything set up by genre. They're walls have new releases, signed, bargain, romance adjecent, dark romance, special editions, contemporary, classic, and then upstairs there is paranormal and fantasy. Definitely make sure you check every shelf! There is so many choices and so many titles. They also have a sticker wall with so many awesome stickies to choose from. They have display tables that always catch my eye, and stuff hanging on the walls to show upcoming releases, events, and good stuff to know! I love coming here and looking for monster romance and queer romance!

So happy to have a dedicated romance bookstore in the San Diego area! The vibe inside is super…read moreinclusive, cozy, and vibrant. It's so nice to shop somewhere that celebrates romance novels instead of hiding them in a back corner. The shop is beautifully organized by trope/subgenre, which makes browsing a total breeze. Only giving 4 stars because the shop footprint is on the smaller side, so it can feel pretty crowded when they have events or weekend rushes. Overall, a gem of a shop!