​ 30 years ago I was quite an accomplished guitarist so I was really thrilled and happy that this…read morelibrary was loaning out ukuleles I was very disappointed to not be told there was a class on the weekend where I could learn more about learning to play the ukulele it's a very unsatisfactory experience because of them not giving me that information

Drove by the library today... curbs are painted BRIGHT RED now. Sure didn't take the city long to…read moreget down to business when revenue is an issue. But at least others won't be taken unaware & hit with a ticket.

This library is a darling little old library (circa 1913)…read more The outside was recently refinished. It is linked to the public library system so you can get practically any book. If you need to access a computer they have a couple of computers as well.

The building is an architectural treasure and the staff has always been friendly and super helpful…read more I'm a university graduate, but think this is one of the best libraries I've ever seen. Raising two children who learned to read and love books from this library, over the 34 years I've been going there I have never been disappointed. Historical notes: the benefactor for whom this building is named, Harriet Lee Hammond, was President Theodore Roosevelt's first wife's sister. The architect was the nephew of poet Henry Wordsworth Longfellow.

What a great community library, it's a popular place. Many "friends of the library" that help out,…read morevolunteers make this place friendly and happy. There is a group of backpacks to Check Out!! Why?? They have a whole experience inside, hiking, Memory backpacks, cooking, GF (gluten-free) cooking for kids! What a Great Idea. We are here on Saturday Festival day in December- the library is having a big book sale, and a Craft table to make gingerbread houses and ornaments- color the pages and glue them together. What a great library!

The library's own Website says it will be open today, Tuesday, from 10 am to 6 pm. No, that is a…read morelie. They do not ensure correctness. The librarians do not care about the public. The official holiday was Monday. They took the same holiday yesterday that everyone else got, but the narcissists want their own holiday, so took another day off with no regard or respect for the public. Please hire better and more respectful librarians, not these totally lazy, self-centered narcissists. No other library in California closed down and took off all day Tuesday. If you want to take three day holidays no matter what then find another job. The public has rights.

While it is small and they don't have EVERYTHING- they CAN bring you what you are looking for from…read moreother county libraries, something like over 20 of em. Not to mention the staff here is friendly!

Very old small library. Cute, quaint, and I suppose does the job, but I feel really bad for this…read morelibrary, coming from down in the Bay Area where we have some really cool libraries! If it's all you know, then I suppose you wouldn't complain. But I hope you guys can get a major upgrade soon because people LOVE going to the cooler libraries, like the ones with private study pod rooms that close (ours have a two-person table, excellent for tutoring, a white board, sliding doors, and you just reserve it for up to two hours at a time); fireplace with reading nook, chairs, or couches; teen reading area with a booth for teens only; a large play area for kids with lots of toys, touch-screen computers, magnatiles, play tent, puppet area, foam dinosaur constructs; conference rooms you can rent, etc. NOT trying to knock these little libraries because I remember when ours was this small too -- just saying I can't until Fort Bragg can experience having a wonderful library upgrade like we had. (Well, our little library had to become something else, and a brand new one was built elsewhere, MUCH larger, with an outdoor area, turtle water fountains and everything). The coolest thing about the Fort Bragg library is it's right across from the coolest play park!!! So if you're heading here, plan to visit both.

My mother and I made the approximately 40 minute trip from Santa Rosa to Cloverdale to attend a…read morefree sewing workshop at the Cloverdale Regional Library. The library had put together packets with all the materials needed for a successful project, and set them next to full-size sewing machines. There were experienced seamstresses and quilters available to lead us through each step, and we both left with beautiful tote bags, complete with quilted exterior pocket. I look forward to growing my sewing skill set, and plan on attending another workshop.

the nicest part of the Cloverdale library is even though you feel as if you are in a tiny library…read morewhen sitting down to read you are aware almost instantly how bright it is inside the library. It is easier to read with more bright light. More light creates less eye strain.

Cool library. Lots of computers for individual use. Plenty of tables with wooden chairs and surge…read moreprotectors for charging. It can be a bit loud with chatter, cell phone usage, tutoring, etc. If you can focus on what you're working on with audible distractions it's a great place to go for reading, projects, etc. Otherwise bring ear plugs. There are also comfy cushioned chairs for sitting. There is an information desk in the middle of the room for assistance and suggestions. The bathroom is clean and well stocked. Plenty of parking and restaurants nearby if you need to go eat.

This is a really nice library right in the heart of downtown. Make sure you stop by of course to…read moreget some knowledge and also check out whatever else they have to offer. You have games, cookware, and other things like gardening utensils to use as well.

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.

The cookbook club the crafting clubs and the helpful staff at the Lakeport library. The book clubs…read moreare fun also. And the author talks

From the owner: Lake County Library loans books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs to anyone with a library card for free!…read moreYou can also download audiobooks and ebooks on our online catalog where you have access to all the books and other materials in the Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma County library systems. We also have local newspapers, microfilm, and Novelist for your research needs. There are 10 computers for public use and free WiFi. We also hold weekly library storytimes for preschoolers and toddlers. Come check out what's at your local library!

One of the nicer public libraries in the Napa Valley, plus they have a special collection centered…read moreon wine. St. Helena calls itself the Napa Valley's Main Street, so this is appropriate. Not only can you research wine, but they have excellent internet access. If you don't have your own computer, this is the place to go. In addition, they have a neighboring Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, one of the largest collections outside Scotland. The only problematic aspect is the parking. You'll have to do some parallel parking, since the public lots are few.

My grandma was a staunch St. Helena Library supporter even before the current building...but more…read moreimportantly she was a woman of remarkable interest. Not just an interesting character. Grandma was truly engaged in life and interested in the things around her. A college graduate and one-time newspaper reporter, grandma read voraciously and never owned a television, she preferred to walk places so she could really experience them and made friends wherever she went because she was truly *interested* in what people had to say. Her house was lined wall-to-wall with books, books and more books...and yet the SHPL enticed her with stories and knowledge to be discovered. If you go to the SHPL you will find yourself in a well-lit space, surrounded on three sides by vineyards. And if you curl up near a window and become absorbed in a book, you will find that time passes quickly. When you leave, take a moment to ponder what you've read, and appreciate that your life is now just a little bit richer. Grandma was right, the SHPL is a wonderful library. In addition to a collection of books larger than one would expect for a town this size, you'll also find the SHPL has: - a large room dedicated to children's material - another smaller room of picture books for young kids - an extensive selection of VHS format videos (which Peter's Video no longer carries)...and DVDs too - free wi-fi for your laptop...and a number of PC terminals for easy yelping - the Napa Valley Wine Library collection - movie nights - an art gallery wall - friendly, helpful librarians A five-star library experience and a nice way to spend a SH afternoon. Open daily.