I went there with my five year old granddaughter. We read books on the comfy couch, played with the…read moreLegos and dollhouse and she drew with the materials provided. I admired the exquisite mural in the children's section. Cannot wait to make a return trip! The librarians were friendly and helpful. It's a great place to visit for any age.

Nicely decorated and useful library for the community. I took the kids here twice while our eldest…read morewas at a Basketball camp nearby. There was a computer section in the kids area and another in the adults section. Easy access to printing and copies by the main entrance.

Great space and collection of books for a town this size. Small study room in the back area you can…read morereserve or use when no one is there. A set of public computers to use. Free wifi. Crafts and special events held seasonally. It sometimes serves as a cooling center on very hot days. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly as always.

I have such fond memories of the Arnold Library. It used to be located in the Cedar Center…read moreshopping center. I remember my mom taking me and my sister there during the summer to check out books. We used to check out the same books over and over again because we loved them so much. The library is no longer located in Cedar Center. They have a beautiful new building which is larger than the library I used to go to. A new building for another generation of Arnold kids to develop a life-long love of reading. :)

Here students may find the mortar for building their dreams. Remember to always header your joints…read morewhen building a brick wall. And take some time to delve into some classics also to be found at this location. I gave it 5 stars because the staff I talked to to explore slip casting with stone-resin composite was very accommodating by offering to search further in all sorts of divergent sources. She has no responded so she may be talking out the side of her neck or, my hope, she delivers.

Huge children's section with an entire wall of activity boards, a large rug for crawlers, and a…read moregood selection of board books. There's a separate room for kids programs that looked pretty sweet, but I only peeked in through the window since it's locked unless there's an event in session.

Visiting this library I was mortally affected from the initial visit. Imagine 16,000 square feet…read moreand expansive windows throughout, intelligent use of natural lighting and views on all four (4) sides designed by Ryan Group Architects. Had a request for the Mammoth Library that I thought "No way" would they have this book in a "Mountain Town." Surprised to learn they had the book and finished it during our stay in Mammoth Lakes. Doors were open/closed depending on what day you visited. Kids can hang in the children's library and see "vistas" of Sherwin range on the south side. Class and service are not expletives here but the norm.

Absolutely amazing staff offers a wide variety of services including computers makers space and…read moreparks pass. Huge children's area with tons of room to play. Literacy services as well!

Please Note: This review is for the main branch of the…read moreCalaveras Library system. Until the listing is available, I've posted under Valley Springs. Thank you for your understanding! A great place to spend an afternoon in San Andreas! It's located not a quarter mile off Hwy 49 in the newer section of quaint San Andreas with all of the amenities of a major modern library... ample parking, internet access, newspapers and periodicals, a wonderful children's reading and play area, and a fantastic Friends of the Library sale room. The staff is courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly assisting with everything from searches, book orders, and even extra time on the computers if time allows. Speaking of computers, internet reception in this mountainous region of the Sierra Foothills isn't great, spotty at best and this library provides numerous computers with reliable dedicated connections for the use of members and registered visitors. The selection of books is good with a larger focus on young readers, fiction, and crafts but books may be ordered from other libraries in the county for free or from other counties for a nominal fee. My favorite area, the Book Sale room is constantly being restocked with tomes of all genres: hardback, soft cover, and collectible periodicals in good to new condition and at great prices. Often bags and bags of unsorted books will be stacked against the walls for the die-hard treasure seeker. A good selection of VCRs, cassette tapes, and the occasional DVD are also available. In the hallway before the Sale room are tables stacked with freebies. Comfortable seating arrangements are available throughout the main room offering quiet socializing or private reading. Large conference rooms are also available for meetings, gatherings, and lectures. For convenience, the bathrooms are large and pristine, located both in the library proper and in the hallway within the building preceding the library itself. The lobby carries pamphlets, brochures, and information on current events and services offered in the county and local area. Besides all these great services, there are boxes and bags near the building's entrance of magazines for all readers, most of which are current. Take as many as you want! If you live or visit the San Andreas area and in need of a good read, computer access, a place to bring the kids, or just to while away the time, the main Calaveras County Library is an ideal place to spend the day. I highly recommend it!

this library is awesome. The building and grounds are very attractive and peaceful. the staff is…read moreextremely accommodating. You can visit the children's area which is full of all kinds of cool books for all youth categories. They have a place for kids on computer. They have movies and DVDs. And a very nice selection of books. if you want to purchase a book, they often have ongoing large used book sales. If you can't find what you want, they can usually get it for you from another county's library At no cost to you.They will call you when it comes in! Best library I have ever visited.

Great, large selection of books. Very professional staff, who all seem like they really enjoy their…read morejobs. I love going to the library, and since I moved to Mariposa, I spend much time here. Why? The atmosphere is calming, friendly and welcoming. It's like going home...in a good way.

Love the architecture of the library with its high raised ceilings. The children's library and…read moremakerspace are first rate. They have about 20 PCs you can use. Anyone who is a California resident can get a free library card at the front desk. They are doing a fundraiser to upgrade the place. I hope they can reopen the typewriter closets into places folks video conferences online can use. The library has a security officer that keeps the over talkative from yapping too loud and will open the locked bathroom for your use.

Love my childhood library. I can't wait to see the new improvement. I love borrowing books.read more

OMG. You can Eat in the library. YES!!!! I know everyone…read moresaying it, but it is awesome. Being from LA, the LAPLs do not let you eat, among other things. The view of the campus is really nice as you get up to the 4th floor. I would say the higher you go, the qieter it gets. 2nd floor is all noisy! Well, not noisy, just noisy for a library, with people texting, on their phones (if you can get service), dancing, etc. The 3rd floor is quiet with a bit of noise. And of course the 4th floor is the Quiet Zone. I went up there and stayed until about 11:30 to study and it was great. I did great on my 1st Bio midterm, so 4th floor is the place to be when you need to study. Also, the library has 300 laptops available for checkout, which is great because sometimes I don't feel like going back to my dorm room, and I don't have a laptop. And the Lantern Cafe downstairs sells really yummy food like Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Also, they are the only place on campus that sells my favorite: Pomagranate Cherry Sobe LIfe Water! Too bad it closes at 5:30pm, even though the library closes at Midnight. ANDDD whatever you buy from there, you can eat in the library! :) The only downside to the library is that it closes at 6pm on Fridays. BOOO HISS!!! Other than that one thing, the library rocks!

For a library that's only 5 years old, UC Merced's is does a really good job at getting the…read moreresources that you need. Their ILL (Inter-Library Loan) system is phenomenal. You can pretty much have your hands on any book from any UC library in a matter of days and can keep it for a year or so. Their laptop loaning program is used extensively. Their collection of printed Journals and books on hand isn't huge, but you can't hold that against them in lieu of massive budget cuts and how new the school is. They've got at least 1 cool aquarium set up on each floor (awesome!) and some neat museum-ish displays every now and then. My only complaint is the lack of La-Z-Boys. Must have the La-Z-Boys in a school library, or at least couches!

Great library- packed with so many books, magazines, DvDs, and a very helpful staff. If you love…read morebooks and/or and air conditioned nice place to read... come here! There is a large children's area. Many tables, seats even an outdoor patio with a Big umbrella. I picked a wrapped book from the "Bind Date with a Book" promotion- perfect gift for my birthday next week. Make a $5 donation and pick your book. A fun way to find a new book / author. Get a library card- and you can check out books. There's a section for Young Adults too.

Oakdale, CA-this library is my local and it's very nice!!! All staff and workers are super friendly…read moreand easy to work with. I come and go at least 5-10 times a year. All of the sections are easily located and placed so you can find any book easily. if you speak Spanish, (español) then that's perfecto, because they also have Spanish books and aisles. you can rent movies, audiobooks, and shows there, along with your books. Not a big fan of getting up to go places, or you're too busy? then, download this app (or others, but I highly recommend this one!) called Libby. it lets you add libraries, including this one. you just need to have a library card. in conclusion... THIS LIBRARY ROCKS!!!