Such a beautiful and peaceful library! The outdoor courtyard in the middle of the library is so…read morepeaceful and thoughtfully designed. You can work or read outdoors. There are also lots of indoor seating workspaces. It is such a simple yet high tier library. There also a community garden in the area.

Like this place. It is in a very quiet neighborhood and next to a park…read more But unfortunately it opens only 3 days per week. That deducted one star from the review. Lots of empty seats available on Saturday.

This is such a special place and one of my favorite spots to get books. The bookstore is truly a…read morehidden gem! * Bookstore: Popular books are sold for basically 80-90% off. Paperbacks are only $2 and hardcovers are $3. * Great finds: I bought Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. * Teen Center: There's a dedicated space strictly for teens. * Atmosphere: The library is light, airy, and welcoming. * Staff: The librarians were extremely helpful. * Parking: Plenty of parking is available.

This is genuinely the nicest public library I've ever been to. Holy gentrification this place is…read morenice. There is ample parking and a cafe outside. In the summer you can see lots of people hanging out by the tables outside. I studied upstairs for the most part, and it was very quiet and nice. It was usually pretty crowded and it can be hard but not impossible to find a seat. You'll see lots of Stanford and Gunn kids studying here.

Cute local library. It's on the smaller side but it is generally quiet and clean. There is a small…read morebook sale section in the front where you can pay by cash or with Zelle or PayPal. The books were generally in good condition! There are restrooms and a quiet room here. There is a nice selection of DVDs to borrow here as well. There are a lot of parking garages and lots in the downtown Palo Alto area if you can't find parking immediately by the library.

Back here again half a year ago ..easy to walk to in the afternoon from Caltrain ..nice arearead more

My friend and I stopped here while visiting Stanford. You have to sign in and give them a bunch of…read moreyour information, take a photo, and get a guest badge. This place has better security than many companies around the area The library is nice. We enjoyed sitting in the reading rooms and doing some work. If I were a student here I would probably come here sometimes to do some deep studying.

Tis the library with the red spouting water! Located very close to VPUE and a beautiful outdoor…read moregarden. There is also a coffee stand there, which is very busy all day! Doors open 8 am, everyone charged in when the doors unlocked. Visitors, sorry...but you'll need a Stanford ID to get in. Interior is massive and comfortable. Multiple stories to explore, sit and do work. All the public computers are mac too....I do not identify a PC anywhere! Before you head out, you'll have to have your bags checked to make sure you didn't take any ancient manuscripts.

Atherton Library visit today was excellent. I showed up for a hold item. Stayed around for a while…read morebecause it's such a cool building with great people inside servicing your needs. The library has a host of services for books, to videos, computers, printing, maker, spaces, desk for picking up, held items, chargers, meeting rooms, and a whole lot more! And they even have a nice Cafe out in front of the library in the courtyard. I really don't know what took me so long to make a visit at this Branch. Besides the held item, it's just a pleasant place to visit. I 100% recommended Atherton Public Library! And I don't know why there would be anything less than five stars.

Wow this library is amazing so many things just wish there were more outlets and plugs to connect…read morestuff and a bit more control over so much noise but we love it will be back!

Amazing little spot I was able to set up and work at after checking out of my Airbnb and before…read moreheading to the airport. Very quiet and wifi was easy to set up.The nice little park and garden areas surrounding the library are also pretty cute.

A quiet two-story library tucked behind Mountain View City Hall, with a public park. It's more…read morebeautiful than East Bay libraries I've ever been in. No more mentally disturbed/homeless people on site. It's surprisingly busy on the weekends, especially back-to-school season. I love how they have a quiet area with a fireplace, cushy seats, and sunshine shining through the windows facing the park. No talking in this area. The children and teens' section is conveniently located downstairs, which is an ideal location since they tend to talk loudly. Study/meeting rooms are spacious upstairs, but must be reserved ahead of time. Also, the restrooms are clean on both floors. Love the sculpture near the entrance. I can't believe it took me ages to discover this library after walking around Downtown Mountain View for the past two years. There's a parking garage available on the side of the library including street parking. Nice to walk around after dining in nearby restaurants and worth coming back to chill and read.

They give you a card the same you visit! I highly recommend you go there for any research project…read moreyou're doing now.

I visit this library fairly often with my daughter and she loves it. We've also been here for…read morestory-time on many occasions. Some notes 1. Lots of parking 2. The pond outside the library with ducks and a small bridge is a huge favorite for kids. 3. They have a small play section for kids and their inventory is fabulous 4. The checkin-checkout process is fairly smooth

The Los Altos library isn't as flashy as some of the newly renovated SCC libraries, but the…read moreselection is top tier. They had a massive selection of PS5 and Switch games which I was shocked by. Their DVD selection is larger than a lot of the neighboring libraries and they have a ton of new book releases on the shelves as well. The parking is also much better than the Campbell and Saratoga locations.

Hey there, please don't book at this library! I walked in after booking a room online and traveled…read moreto the library to pay the $25 fee that you must pay in person in cash. As soon as I slid the $25 over-the-counter, I asked about the room utilization and the room does not allow you to use the TV. You're not allowed to use the resources in the room that are physically there, unless you're a sponsored library program that you have to apply for. When I asked for a refund, they told me payment is nonrefundable, standing in the same conversation standing at the cashier desk. This was probably the worst Customer Service I have ever received. I also talked to three other ladies and they were all three rude in the process of this backhanded info. I am sadly very dissatisfied with this library and won't ever come back!

Such a children friendly library. They have events you can sign up on online. Staff is friendly and…read morenice. We were here on a Saturday after noon and they were doing a STEAM LAB that anyone can join. Online reservations are recommended. Outside garden is a short stroll but the sun war shining and it felt good.

I have a 3 year old, almost 4. This is the perfect place to spend an hour or two reading books or…read moredoing homework. This library offers: Comfy kid sizes seating Separate play room with a beautiful mural Activity play sets Computers for interactive technology Lots of fantastic books, parenting books Tables for collaboration and homework help Secret garden Kid height toilet Kid height sink and soap dispenser Drinking fountain Shared parking lot We love this place!