This is an excellent library. The staff are energetic and eager, the depth and section of books…read morepretty darned good. They seem to have some strategy; they've split the books from an author and spread it throughout the branches. Go online and put a hold on the book and it will be delivered. Or try using the ebook system. One of the better online collections. So why do I hesitate? Like many towns Vallejo has a homeless problem. I've seen the camps right next to the library (very small, neat and clean). I've seen the homeless ( very neatly groomed). Compared to the overall homeless problem this one is positively genteel. The library has security. Nevertheless I am uneasy. Don't send your kids here.

It's been years since I have been here and learned that the kids library that was on the first…read morefloor (last time I remembered) had been moved to the second floor with the adult section. It is very open and spacious with tables with computers and chairs spread throughout. There is also an area in the back for kids and even a play area. Self check out kiosks in the front which were very interesting and quick to use. My mini me and her baby came to get some books and have a little fun in the kids area before we headed home. The little one enjoyed her time exploring and choosing books too. I need to come back and renew my library card and see about checking some items out.

Given its humble, controversial roots going back 30+ years ("Why do we need a library, anyway?!!"…read more It costs my tax dollars!!") this marvelous resource for a smallish town has developed organically and creatively into one of the finest culture, fun and artistic resources a town like ours would want. Over the years, they've never been shy about trying out new policies, events, concerts, outdoor equipment/travel loans, guest speakers and internet webinars.... At 75, I'm running out of breath. But it's crystal clear that they've developed a staff and volunteer team that has fine morale and structure, creative ideas, pleasant and supportive customer service, prompt assistance whenever able, and a truly welcoming atmosphere for the broad, diversified population that it serves -- from toddlers to we senior humans: great job Benicia Public Library! Seldom has persistence, respect and innovation paid off so well for so many. Graci! Rob Peters

I had 3 books To donate on a weekday, went in to this amazing library and 3 librarians sat at the…read morelarge desk, smiling, chatting and I was told by a tall lady, "we do not take donations during the week, come on Saturday when the volunteers are here." So I was disappointed and in disbelief that they turned me away. Unbelievable. When we purchased a home, it had to be close to a Library, and school(s). Consider rewriting your policies. Love the library.

Called this morning to see if the library had archives of our local paper. Indeed, they do! All the…read moreway back to 1874! They are digitized and searchable and available on line. That's simply fantastic. The best thing about the library, however, is that a knowledgeable and personable human librarian answered the phone and walked me though the steps to find exactly what I needed. She offered more assistance if I did not find what I needed online. Libraries and librarians, in general, are among the most valuable amenities of civil society, and Dixon Public Library is right up there with the best of them.

My 3 year old grand-daughter attends the yoga classes with Miss Gabi and the kids get way more than…read moreyoga. They're taught listening, behaving, taking turns, friendship, appreciation and a calm rarely seen in any 3 year old. The instructor is patient yet firm and in a kind way. I think the kids are getting so much more than just the yoga. This program could be in every schools curriculum and be beneficial!!

I love this library I've been going here for a few years now . This library is very clean and they…read morehave helpful staff to guide visitors in the right direction. Before I bought my laptop I was always using their computers I noticed that their Mac desktops are in the front of rows in the center of the building while Windows desktops take up the midsection and the back of the rows of the library. There are study rooms on each side of the library. It is so quiet in this library when compared to other libraries I've been too.

In honor of Earth Day, I decided to visit this library. I've been meaning to do this for almost a…read moreyear. I've seen some libraries with some great library of things. Useful items that you usually you only use once or twice. Borrowing instead of buying makes so much sense. But this library things just blew me away with its extensive collection. Pickleball? Sewing machine? Weights for weightlifting? Cookie cutters? They got it. They have day passes for state parks, museums, theaters... You don't need your own fax machine or your own printer. If you're computing needs are light, just come to the library and use their computers. The fees are so much more reasonable than buying equipment that becomes obsolete in 3 to 5 years. This particular library seems to have a fairly large collection of physical books. Of course, I zoomed straight for the cookbook and the gardening books. They have a great selection of cookbooks. I have collected cookbooks in the past. I got up to 65 before I realized: my shelves were about to collapse. I was only using each cookbook at best 3 to 5 recipes. This is when you realize you have got to clean house and use the library instead. But don't limit yourself to the physical books, remember to check the electronic resources. As far as I know, you have access to many libraries in the California system. I have memberships to many of the towns and cities where I have resided, and they have never canceled my electronic memberships. So I have access to at least three major systems. And it's a good thing I have access to online resources because by the time I picked up all the Cook books I knew I had reached my physical limits and it was time to stop. I was sucked in by the gift shop. This particular section had even more outré books. I picked up a book for fountain pen collectors, and I was about to buy a classic book from Harold McGee when I realized it was available online. Thank goodness. This was a bit too much weightlifting for me. A friend of mine once suggested a wonderful gift. For anyone who's into books, go to the library and pick out a selection of books that you would recommend highly. Your friend gets to read some great books without dealing with the space requirements. And if they don't like it, it's easy to get rid of them. Happy earth day! Here's to enriching your life without cluttering it.

This library is an incredible community space that offers so much more than books. It is not always…read morecompletely quiet, but that is part of what makes it special. The library feels alive, welcoming and social, with people learning, collaborating and participating in events throughout the day. There's a wide range of resources available and the staff is amazing. Everyone I have interacted with has been kind, patient and eager to help. I am especially thankful to one staff member, whose name I will add when I remember it, who assisted me in the Memory Lab. With her help I was able to digitize 30 year old VHS tapes of my grandparents who have since passed away. The events, tools and services offered here are truly impressive and accessible to the public. From technology assistance to creative programs the library goes above and beyond to serve its community. I am incredibly grateful for the resources they provide and for the caring staff who make this library such a meaningful place.

A calm and useful oasis in a lovely town!…read more I have visited there several times over the last few weeks and the whole campus of various public offices, services, and facilities in which the library exists is terrific. Post office is right across the driveway, too. The library itself is cozy and calming, carpeted and clean, with a nice kids section and plenty of stuff for non-kids, like well-maintained computers and a newspaper reading area with tables and chairs that is connected to the main area. There were users of the Napa County library system picking up books that had arrived there from other local and distant libraries, which is so useful! The people that work there have been unfailingly helpful and welcoming, assisting me with printing as well as a flash drive loan that was clutch for me at a moment when it was really needed, and for that I thank them here as well as me being appreciative in the moment. Lots of easy parking behind the facility, also, and the location is a nice springboard to walk around welcoming Yountville in conjunction with a library visit if you are so inclined. I did not get any sense that visitors who are unfamiliar with the library are treated any differently than obvious long-time users, other than staff knowing and using the names of people who often come there, and that made me feel valued and "part of the scene," not just a tolerated intruder or something. The staff sets a professional and welcoming tone in this small corner of the world, and I get the sense from my visits, which will remain part of my pattern, that they like where they work and genuinely want to be of service to the public. BRAVO, YOUNTVILLE LIBRARY!

Was in the area walking the streets of the Yountville & just exploring the area and came across…read morethis library. Such a nice small library but offers so much. You can even check out LPs or listen to them before checking it out. there's so many resources posted on their community board. Staff is so friendly.

First thing I noticed was how clean this place was, even the restrooms…read more Came here to get a birth certificate which cost $30. You can also get death and marriage certs here which are a lot cheaper.The records office is located on the 2nd floor. There was no line but you still need to sign in and get a ticket number. The process was very quick. Everyone who works here was genuinely kind. When I came into the building looking lost, a random worker directed me to the right area. There's a public parking garage (2nd and 3rd floor) as well as street parking.

I work here, nice building. Parking is ample most days of the week,except on Tuesdays. There are…read moretwo floors for public parking.

Pinole Library can be crowded while class is in session. Thankfully students are not allowed to…read morepark at the library. Why am I giving Pinole Library a 5 star review...the librarians are helpful when I needed help. I been going here since the 1990s. When I was a student at Pinole Valley I tend to hang out at the library while waiting for my mom to pick me up. Since Hercules Library open the Pinole Library still gets people to come inside. Keep up the good work Pinole Library

Beautiful Library and helpful, friendly Staff. Our granddaughter loves this library, has her…read morelibrary card, and has fun searching the Library.