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City of Pleasanton Library in Pleasanton

4.7 (83) 400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566, United States

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Public library

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Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-931-3400
Site: https://cityofpleasantonca.g...

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–9 PM
Thursday:10 AM–9 PM
Friday:10 AM–5 PM
Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
Sunday:1–5 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

83 Reviews for City of Pleasanton Library 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-15 22:59:16

Very helpful librarians. Great facility with an impressive amount of books. You can even check out a California State Park Pass for 3 weeks! You can take out up to 75 items at a time. They have auto check out too.

Review №2

2024-06-17 04:53:25

Loved it and well always go there as long as Im in California great staff free copies help w laptops and forms lots of people and kids there all week and weekend great family environment great resource the staff is amazing

Review №3

2024-06-22 21:52:47

One of the best things about living in Pleasanton.... very good diverse choice of books for all ages, nice staff and great location.

Review №4

2024-05-31 02:33:35

Beautiful setting and excellent selection of books, magazines, online resources, and community events

Review №5

2023-07-20 21:01:36

This is a great place.The librarians are all wonderful. My 10 year old daughter was helped by Chris recently, and she thinks that Chris is a grown up version of her ! My daughter is a voracious reader and Chris was able to quickly size her up and suggest meaningful progression paths that should challenge and entertain her.

Review №6

2023-10-31 02:43:03

Visited this library for the very first time to check out some childrens books for my son. Every staff member was polite and very helpful in explaining all the processes. Will be checking out books from them for time to come.

Review №7

2024-04-06 04:23:53

Amazing place for everyone who likes to spend some time with books

Review №8

2022-02-07 21:11:32

The library is well stocked with very friendly and helpful staff. Knowledgeable librarians make recommendations on a wide range of reading choices. The space feels open and roomy with plenty of tables to sit and work. Our kids love going to there to get books and DVDs.They regularly host events and reading challenges in the summer to encourage kids to form reading habits.Best use of taxpayers money!!!

Review №9

2024-06-16 20:32:26

Glad to have available disability parking.

Review №10

2023-02-11 05:46:14

If I could, I’d give 4.5 because it’s not always very quite TBH. Although they have a good collection of books, some I had to get it delivered from other libraries. Lovely staff.Overall a good experience and atmosphere

Review №11

2022-04-28 03:03:48

The staffs are very nice and informative. The library has a big collection of books and plenty of study areas. And their highlight is that several wild turkeys often visit the library. So, you could have a very good chance to meet them.

Review №12

2021-08-20 18:39:22

Awesome library! Very thoughtful to have started the pickup service for printed materials during pandemic times. Ive only been to the library a couple of times but every experience has been perfectly satisfactory. They are easy to work with and their processes are easily navigable. Keep up the good work! Not everyone has what people consider to be basic home equipment (e.g. printers) and so I really appreciate them keeping their services open during COVID times.

Review №13

2023-02-24 23:17:12

Situated near downtown in Pleasanton California. Its a very big public library with both online and in library reading but one has to enroll for online reading. It has many places for conducting and organising events for all ages, it has excluding area for less reading and learning and plays.

Review №14

2018-10-17 23:03:20

This is a great library with a good selection and a wonderful work area. However, if you hope for quiet, dont come here between 3-6pm on weekdays. The kids flock here and are very loud and obnoxious. The library seems to encourage kids to hang out, with actual signs suggesting as much.

Review №15

2019-08-05 00:29:37

A wonderful place for the kids and readers . Anytime you go you find a lot of events and fun going on for the kids . My kid has a gala time every time she visits the place . She has become a voracious reader after enrolling in the library - I am so grateful .There is all the books that you wish to read present in the library, magazines .Beside reading and renting books it is a place for a lot of other stuff -You can rent a laptop within the premises and do a lot of stuff like printing, browsing, playing games and watching movies - the speed there is wonderful . You can use the desktop for the same purpose as well .You can scan, print and fix using the terminalsYou can rent a wide variety of movies DVD and CDChildren have a host of events during the summer break and fall -games, movies, events, magic shows etc.Adults do have their share of fun too - quiet zones, internet office, Photography seminars, Job counselling, tax counselling etcThe website provides links to various programs and events around the city and other useful resources . Also it provides login to check the checkout and renew materials .You have a play zone for kids for enjoying their time after readingA wonderful place to be

Review №16

2024-03-08 18:51:21

Great selection of books and library keeps up with new books as well.

Review №17

2016-12-13 16:59:41

This is really a public treasure for Pleasanton residents. The staff is attentive and patient, tons of resources (particularly through the Link+ inter-library sharing), and beautiful interior. It can get very crowded after school lets out, so plan your visit accordingly.

Review №18

2022-03-03 01:29:22

PleasanLibrary Library are very biggest there have to many books 📚 for important information for students so for everyone the plepo are very friendly the inployer very good 👍 always helps to you when you are needed something you know the Library are very cleaner so biuriful good coming together friendly enjoy to read 📚 dont forget your mask God bless you

Review №19

2018-01-06 05:53:03

A perfect place for all ages to spend quality time. Huge collection of books, DVDs, VHSs for kids of different ages and for adults. There are designated sections like quiet, semi quiet, kids area etc. We can book rooms for discussions or study in advance. Frequent events for kids & teens. Recently added laptops to checkout and use while you are at library. Story time for kids and volunteer programs for teens available. I did see some recurring sessons on Legal help, lanugage training, investments etc.

Review №20

2018-03-05 00:06:09

I love the Pleasanton library. They have so many friendly librarians that help the people find what books they cant find.( the friendly librarians are everywhere, especially in the Childrens area ). I also like this library because they have kid activities like the summer reading program, which helps kids improve their reading

Review №21

2019-07-11 22:25:22

Its a very good library. The collection is great but the sad part is exploiting the Xerox machine. I have seen a lean Chinese lady (white hair) almost taking copies for 2 days straight!

Review №22

2021-07-27 08:52:48

Thanks! It was very pleasant as always! Used to have an apartment at the other side of the street! It was very pleasant to visit there during my days off from work! Nice Clerks! 😊🌲

Review №23

2022-07-15 00:17:31

Nice place. Although, some people were too loud on the phone for an hour. I am not sure if there was any guideline and rules on phone usage in the library.

Review №24

2016-06-23 23:33:00

Its good but some of the librarians are kind of rude, not gonna say any names (The lady named Renee) or however the hell you say it. I feel like some of them just want to kick kids out. Like one group of kids got kicked out... For signing yearbooks! And little 4 year olds are always watching Minecwaft videos on the HOMEWORK computers!

Review №25

2017-08-13 23:20:17

Very well equipped and planned. I was looking for german bike section and diff not get much. Paintings and bold sections including laptops are wonderful ideas.Checkouts are superfast.

Review №26

2022-08-22 04:09:26

Very nice. Visiting your town for a few hours. Had time to kill. Thank you for allowing me to such a pleasant visit.

Review №27

2023-05-08 04:07:34

Only if you spend all day on the turf with sun light, you’d love it!

Review №28

2018-07-25 17:13:33

Staff and kids volunteers are very helpful . And I like the collection of all books and their events. My daughter likes to read all disney collection books .

Review №29

2023-07-05 19:39:52

Lovely library..large meeting room..ample parking..nice people

Review №30

2018-11-15 09:06:40

This is a good place to work during the day (not after school or on weekends) as it gets loud when the kids come in after school. Theres plenty of space to work and they have a decent work area.

Review №31

2019-05-03 02:08:43

Great library. Free printing, but some older women come here and print stacks! Embarrassing, I almost have to say something! Sad sad. Taking advantage. I see practice SATs. Omg. Like 3 multiple choice questions per page. Inches thick! Its bad.

Review №32

2023-11-14 15:36:36

Nice, clean library with plenty of seating

Review №33

2017-11-26 00:02:57

Great library. Seems like they have pretty much everything, particularly good for me is their selection of audiobooks. Too bad it also has to serve as a daycare center for a nearby school.

Review №34

2023-02-11 00:10:38

Great selection of books. Great that you could also have a hoopla membership.

Review №35

2021-12-13 00:22:32

The staff there are really nice, books are well organized, and very modern yet eligant technology.

Review №36

2018-04-20 08:24:37

There was a woman who talked loud (conference calls) on her phone and computer in the children studying area. Reported it to the librarian (Mary) who worked at the children desk. She didnt stop the person who talked loud on the phone. Instead she shutted me down and told me that I should move if I complained. There was a table tag clearly address Please silence all electronic devices and take extended or loud conversations outdoors. Mary confused and failed to apply for their own rules. Her attitude was very rude too. No wonder Pleasanton library feels like a supermarket, messy, loud and children run wild because of these incompetent staff who couldnt understand and apply for their own rules.

Review №37

2024-05-19 22:04:13

Clean place and responsive staff

Review №38

2022-12-16 02:00:25

Some strange male adult kept making grunts, chuckles and other noises for half an hour while at a computer. He did stop when asked.

Review №39

2023-11-21 00:13:45

My kids love going to this library.

Review №40

2016-11-25 20:19:15

I love this library and both of my girls love the books, DVDs, summer reading program and summer shows! I get almost all of my Bookclub books here even newer releases!

Review №41

2022-01-23 02:37:20

Very well maintained with a lot of book selectionsHelpful staffGood number of parking spotsCloser to Pleasanton downtown

Review №42

2022-07-22 21:18:48

Excellent library. Friendly staff. Remote printing is a very useful service.

Review №43

2018-12-30 20:03:12

Best library in trivalley. A huge collection of books here. They also have a really good play area for kids.

Review №44

2017-11-04 20:32:25

Very friendly staff but, when the kids get put school and come to a quiet library its very noisy and they cant control it, so they run wild.

Review №45

2023-02-20 16:06:07

The building is outdated. Though I like that their library schedule closes to 9:00pm.

Review №46

2019-01-19 04:16:20

Very peaceful. Great place to relax and get some work done. Sometimes I wish my house was that peaceful

Review №47

2022-05-28 04:49:29

Many facilities and events, clean and tidy. Lovely library.

Review №48

2022-02-27 00:55:39

I really enjoy going over there my kids go there every single day!

Review №49

2023-02-09 01:35:47

They have a lot of information for everyone such as adult school, scholarships, veterans and etc.

Review №50

2016-12-20 18:07:06

I love this place! Great selction of books, very friendly and helpful staff.

Review №51

2016-11-22 18:30:01

Great library, very helpful staff, well cataloged material & great programs for public.

Review №52

2024-04-28 07:59:10

The best place you can read and study with all support needed such as PC and printer.

Review №53

2018-08-27 15:48:05

Excellent place, good selection. Staff are willing to help or leave you alone for hours.

Review №54

2019-04-21 18:35:50

Great environment for research. Plenty of updated and well kept research books.

Review №55

2017-06-24 22:36:43

An awesome place!No words just go. Everything is simply fantastic.

Review №56

2022-12-28 21:46:45

Best collection of books for kids and adults

Review №57

2023-04-18 02:10:46

Good place to go for some books

Review №58

2021-11-10 18:16:08

Excellent library and very good services!

Review №59

2022-03-15 03:50:42

Great place to get some quiet work done

Review №60

2022-05-27 03:49:26

Wonderful library and amazing staff!!

Review №61

2017-11-15 23:08:23

Great library! The staff is extremely helpful.

Review №62

2016-11-02 09:54:32

Great staff, very helpful. The place is very pleasant and welcoming

Review №63

2016-07-20 18:28:25

Great selection of books and friendly staff

Review №64

2023-10-06 03:07:45

I love it

Review №65

2022-05-22 01:32:09

Decent collection and well maintained.

Review №66

2016-09-18 00:42:05

Great place to study in the back with all the windows.

Review №67

2018-02-20 23:33:54

Friendly and helpful staff. Computers are outdated though.

Review №68

2021-04-02 21:28:10

Excellent library.

Review №69

2018-10-05 22:07:45

Very hard to get any info. from Pleasanton library on internet.

Review №70

2022-11-22 15:28:50

My literal childhood

Review №71

2022-08-23 00:55:45

Quite, clean, convenient!

Review №72

2022-08-09 14:04:24

Quiet place to learn and study

Review №73

2023-09-16 19:26:32

Fantastic 👍

Review №74

2022-09-21 04:16:58

A good library in most ways

Review №75

2023-01-01 19:37:47

Nice place 😃

Review №76

2022-01-09 10:48:58

Best library period

Review №77

2022-01-05 02:21:57

Voluminous selection of books, etc.

Review №78

2022-01-30 01:54:00

Beautiful!

Review №79

2018-04-03 05:51:03

Good place

Review №80

2021-03-21 01:27:31

Library is open

Review №81

2018-03-04 23:44:23

This is the Pleasanton Public Library. The books inside are all in English. You can often spend an afternoon there.

Review №82

2023-08-13 19:32:48

Excellent administration

Review №83

2022-07-08 01:53:44

Its very pretty