Super friendly and helpful. I think I asked like 20 questions and never made me feel like I was a…read morebother. Mind you, I haven't been in a library since high school which was over 25 years ago lol. Clean and neatly organized. I just need to learn how to find books and get used to that part of a library.

I honestly have no idea what smell some of the other reviews are referring to lol. I think this…read morelibrary is beautiful! It's smaller than it looks but it's a nice place to study or work from home!

Newport Beach Public Library is a great place to study, read, or find a book to borrow. It's a…read morelarge, welcoming space with plenty of comfortable seating and lots of tables for using a laptop, writing notes, or getting some work done. They also have a café with great drinks and food. If you want a quick break, you can take a short walk outside or visit the used bookstore. Parking is plentiful. Overall, it's a great place to spend a few hours reading, studying, or simply enjoying some quiet time.

Great place to study! My girl always goes here every Monday to study for her nursing stuff. She's…read morereally studious, but cannot focus at home so she goes to cafes and libraries to find her mojo to study. She's grateful about this place because few libraries are still open til 9pm. Not to mention, this library is one of the most safest and cleanest libraries I ever been to. Well granted I was from Long Beach/ LA area so our libraries there are pretty rough to say the least lol. I always go here, too because I can focus on my work as well. Overall, I beginning to love this place.. they have great collections of books to rent as well :) PS: Look at her pic.. so studious! It makes me proud to be her guy ;)

I came to the Mesa Verde Library to work on some applications today, and I think that though this…read morelibrary is quaint and small, it is also very peaceful and clean. Upon entering there are stairs that lead to a small upper and lower level for teens that has desks and chairs. I snagged a table with an outlet on the middle level rather easily, and was able to get to work. There was also several computer stations and a place where you can print documents, for a charge I believe. The staff is also very friendly, and I definitely enjoyed doing work here uninterrupted. One thing to note is that if you're expecting complete silence, this might not be the place that you want to, but if you can tolerate some noise and speech, I think that this is a fine enough place to study and do some work.

+ Efficient service. I had reserved a parks pass. They helped me acquire my checkout quick…read more - Small library. + Peaceful ambience. - A bit crowded in the middle of a weekday. - Not very quiet. - Cramped parking lot.

Nice library, good use of space (compared the the Donald Dugan Library. So much non-book space…read morethere... Feels like a hotel lobby). Mariners is Quiet, and Peaceful. Lots of book choices and DVDs; convenient transfer process with sister locations. Access to Libby (digital networked library system for even more titles and magazines). Free. The best part is they are good about fines. The max fine for a late book is $10. That's it. (But if you lose a book, you pay for the book and a $10 administrative fee). The only thing I don't understand is what is upstairs? They recently did a remodel but still we cannot go up there. Swell hours; 9 am to 9 pm weekdays, like retail! And open on Sunday! Sweet! Recommend.

All The Newport Beach libraries are fantastic, but I especially love this branch. They offer an…read moreextensive collection of literature, and the staff are incredibly helpful. When I had a book due (but could not return it until the next day), I called the library and was graciously granted an extension.

Beautiful and clean library. Spacious area and plenty of electrical outlets. Cute gift shop with…read morereasonable price, also section of used books that organized and well maintained. Big water features inside the library. I enjoy working here. They also dont have restrictions to bring food or drinks like some public library.

This is my favorite library. The building is very spacious, well-maintained, and has plenty of room…read morewhether you're looking to study, read, or just spend a quiet afternoon. Weekdays it is open from 9 AM to 9 PM, but closed on Sundays. Huge lot for parking. The library itself is beautiful. There's a large fountain in the center of the building that gives the space a unique, open feel, and it makes the library feel more like a community gathering place with an air of nostalgia and calmness that comes with a spa day. There are lots of tables and study areas spread throughout the library, so it's never difficult to find a place to sit. The collections are plentiful, with a wide selection of books across different genres, mixed media, and materials for everyone including a dedicated children's area. One feature that was new to me was the Makerspace. It's available by appointment for library card holders, and you'll need to bring your own design or project idea. An instructor is there to guide you through the process, which makes it less intimidating for anyone interested in learning something new. It lives next to a café located on the lower level, which is convenient if you plan on spending a few hours studying or working. Overall, this is an amazing library with great amenities, plenty of space, and resources that go beyond books. This is somewhere I recommend everyone checks out when they're in the area - pun intended.

My hubs and I visited the Sherman Gardens during the first week of March. It was our first time…read morethere even though I grew up in SoCal and fly back every year to visit my parents. Wish I had visited earlier because it is truly a gem of a garden! Due to construction, we were only able to visit about half of the garden. That was a bummer, but what was available for viewing was gorgeous. From the cactus and succulent garden to the tropical banana trees to the seasonal flower beds and shade garden, it was all really beautiful. Also, there was an ikebana show and demo happening that day for free as part of our admission fee. It was a really cool show, the demos were super interesting, and my hubs won one of the pretty arrangements they raffled off! Such a great way to spend a morning.

Participated in their Yappy Hour event this past Friday. Lovely crowd and vibes. Half of the…read morelibrary is under construction for their new project, so we didn't have full access to everything but we still enjoyed the live music and company. We brought our little pug as well. He had a fun time barking at all of the other four legged friends while exploring the grounds. They also had water bowls around the gardens as well as free treats for the furbabies. Lots of shade after 5pm! Overall fun experience. The tickets for Yappy Hour are a bit pricey considering how little of the gardens we got to see because of the construction. Still a fun experience seeing our little pug socialize with other dogs. Our tickets each came with a free drink voucher. They had a good selection of beers and wines. We'll definitely come back for the next Yappy Hour!

Perect!Perfect!! This is a very small library that is newly…read moreremodeled, extremely clean and the staff is great. They have a patio with nice wood tables. The library is about 2 minutes from the beach which makes it perfect for fresh air and a cafe type experience without the noise. Just bring your own coffee. There are plenty of coffee shops and cafes a block away. There are no homeless like at all the other libraries. This is a small neighborhood library that keeps with the tradition of what a library is supposed to be. Free wifi and again..no homeless. Great kids section with regular scheduled kid activities on yhe weekends. I am a fan and then some. Great neighborhood library!

Service by staff was very pleasant and helpful. There was a welcoming ambience and really efficient…read moreservice to take care of my request. I enjoyed my visit and will be back!

As a young child, I would come here for reading days back in the 80s when there was bad haircuts…read moreand spandex a plenty. I still enjoy this location more than other libraries. It's quaint, small and not overcrowded in the least bit. I've known the research librarians there since I was about 5, and it is always a pleasure to go back and see the people you associate reading with. But the 5 score on this branch is not due to my nostalgia. The friendliness, the easy accessibility and the location are just part of this library's charm. They rent out VHSs still, in addition to DVDs, and the library is always expanding. If there's a book that you need, that they don't have, it's almost always at the central library, a close drive away. This place is the perfect spot to go and get work done, no one bothers you, and you can almost always get an entire table to yourself. It really is an enjoyable place.

It's been a long time since I've been in a library, and this one is very cute with a great kids…read moreselection. The friendly staff helped my nephew find a particular book he was looking for. I definitely recommend this place if you're staying in the area.

The staff especially Mary is amazing and make this a fun place to stop. The services of the library…read moreare really worth a visit!

I love studying here for the free wifi and friendly staff. It is small but peaceful, and the light…read morefiltering in from the huge window wall makes for such a relaxing environment.

Golden West College has a wonderful library and staff here to help out with books and resources. I…read morewent to this college for a little while years back, and I always felt comfortable studying here with my homework. There are good study groups too you can bond with, and make friends with in helping you reach your academic goals. Its just a wonderful library.

Awesome library! I think it's open to the community too, so it doesn't seem like you have to be a…read morestudent to study here (still gotta pay for parking though). This is a nice library - newer than the one they had closer to the middle of campus. I like the third floor (which is the library's 2nd floor - as the first floor is occupied by their computer center/tech lab). It's pretty quiet up here most of the time and the students keep to themselves. There are plenty of outlets on the third floor so you can plug in and recharge your laptop while you study. Plenty of seating as well - I like the ones that line the HUGE picturesque glass windows that overlook the parking lot, Goldenwest Street and beyond. You can see the mountain range far far in the backdrop on clearer days. A great plus is the strong wifi connection here and also that it was nicely ventilated/air conditioned - so it creates a nice refuge from the heat waves we've been having in the area lately. The staff/librarians here are friendly - I haven't had to use any of their services or expertise, but they're always cheerful/happy looking. Restrooms are clean for the most part - the ones on the 1st and 2nd floor tend to get messy throughout the door due to the traffic, the cleanest ones I feel, are on the 3rd floor as most students don't head up that high. Hours can be a bit better - maybe open later during the week and even have hours during the weekends if budget permits. Current hours - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - 8a to 845p and Fridays 8am to 3p.