Milpitas Public Library

A very modern library, with a good book selection. Parking is usually easy to find. The interiors are spacious, but laid out in a way that still makes the place feel cozy. Plenty of place to browse books or work using your laptop. It’s like the trendy cousin of the old fashioned Sunnyvale Library.
(Minus one star for the state of the bathrooms. They are always messy and smell terrible.)

One of the nicest libraries I’ve been to. It’s a bit of a drive from my school but it’s such a nice spot that I can’t help but come back. There’s reading rooms for groups, quiet rooms for individual study, and plenty of spots to study upstairs and downstairs. There’s also a huge parking lot and even an auditorium for events.
The library does get very busy though. Even on a random weekday the place is packed. I can always find a seat but I prefer having an area to myself which can be harder to find. I wish the library had more comfortable chairs in the study spots/​desks. It sounds like a small thing but when you’re looking to study for several hours at a time, you want a comfortable chair.
Still the library is so nice I’ll definitely come back!

This review is for the Story telling session for the preschoolers on Fridays. We went to the one that was hosted today. It was all well until the end when the host lady announced that she wanted the kids to sit within a white line to get the trick or treat bag. My daughter did go within the white line but decided she would rather not sit. She definitely wanted the bag but didn’t want to sit. I was surprised when the lady went around a couple of times but did not give the bag to my daughter. My daughter was just standing there totally confused and maybe bit scared. For a mom, it is certainly not about the bag. It is that weird feeling that my daughter had to go through thanks to that ill-​informed lady.
I would expect the lady to understand that a 3 year old can sometimes decide NOT to sit esp when they are curious to see what is that they are going to get. Also the fact that we don’t do the story telling session regularly so my daughter does take a while to warm up in a new environment. Clearly, the lady doesn’t understand there are all sorts of kids. Some kids follow instructions right away, some decide not to and THAT IS OKAY!

Very nice… loved the space they have. pretty modern and good facilities.

«Life’s not hard when you’ve got a library card!».
It’s easy to see why the Santa Clara County Library system has been consistently ranked one of the Top 4 public libraries in the nation. Milpitas library has a huge selection of up to date books, magazines, and movies. Plus, there are a ton of public computers to use. Btw, your library card gets you access to a whole list of museums and zoos for FREE (check their website to reserve the tix)!
The only downside to this location is that even with all that seating, it gets packed. Definitely need to stake out a spot early if you want to grab a desk to study.
Also, free yoga class Friday mornings at 11:30!

I love libraries. I do. I used to go to them to do homework, get video tapes to watch movies, and just overall get books. I’ve lived in the Alameda County System for goodness how long and I finally had to switch counties. It was a scary feat but I got through it. But let me describe what entailed to get through it.
So we arrived Sunday onto Main St which if many of you Milpitians know is a street that’s been revamped with more modern looking buildings than you know the run down little shopping centers around it. The library has a parking structure right behind which is nice, but do miss not having to go up and down the stairs to get to the library. We luckily found parking on the first floor. We entered and wow. this place is bright and airy. The circulations desk is manned and the express checkout stations very high tech… we’ll get to our amazement later about those.
There were easy signs to find where we needed to sign up for library cards. We filled out the form… twice because the bf kept messing up filling the information out and the pencils they give you have no erasers. We handed the paper work to the person at the desk and they just ask you for your proof of address. We brought in our PG&E and HOA bill with all that lovely information on it though we both thought that you could totally fake an HOA statement and just hand it over, but hey, we’re not ones to lie! We then got a card and a little version of it for your keys. Cute!
The library has a couple of levels and they have a map to show you where everything is which is handy. We of course bee-​lined it to the DVD… wait. what’s that? BLU-​RAY?! This is what’s sorely missing in the Alameda County System. They have shelves and shelves and carts of dvds that my head started to spin. I really wish they sorted blu-​rays separately but I get it. they’re trying to minimize complication. I do like that they sort by the first two letters of the title versus just the first letter. They also have a special section of DVDs where you can’t put them on hold which is very similar to the Lucky Day at the AC Libraries. The bf and I felt that the variety here was much more and had to stop ourselves from getting ALL the movies we haven’t watched yet. We luckily got Gone Girl which… yeah. that was a crazy movie.
Well we got our items and headed to the check out. They have a two way authentication (see me geek out now.) by having you scan your card and then give a 4 digit pin which you provide when you generate your card. Now… this is where we just died and went to modern tech heaven. When you check out, you can place 3 items down on the mat or just even hover it over and it checks it out. boom boom boom! No more having to slide one item at a time and hope that the desensitizing of the dvds work so you don’t have to beep through security.
Me and this library… I think we’re going to have a fantastic relationship and well my bf and I will be more anti-​social now with all these movies to watch!

Library is amazing. One of the primary reason why i like this library is that its proper lightings because i frequently visit the kings library but over there, due to insufficient lights at the silent floors, gives you slightly dull feeling while studying. Here its bright and alert enthusiastic feeling while studying. Also its set at perfect room temp
Only reason i gave it 3 stars is because of no management for any disturbing thing. Once there was a girl in her late 20“s tutoring a guy in her early 20“s in a study area on 2^nd floor and she did not care about others studying in that area, when i asked the supervisor to ask her to book a study room, the supervisor did not bother to suggest her for a study room. Lot of times, kids shout n run n cry and i notice their parents stand by their side and do not even attempt to make their child stop shouting n crying loudly. People think they there is no issue if there is a noise disturbing others.
Please if u can fix the noise issue sir, your library is amazing. I dont even complain for limited seats.

Lots of space for studying and I love their cubicles on the second floor that’s facing the window.
However it would greatly improve the experience if they would limit small kids from going to the 2^nd floor. Lots of students study there and there are toddlers that’s crawling around while parents stand and do nothing. Come on! There’s only fiction and reference books on the 2^nd floor anyways… and parents and their screaming kids are taking over the 1^st floor, can’t we have a little peace and quiet on the 2^nd?

I like the Milpitas library more than San Jose library, but I haven’t been back here for a while because they charge a yearly fee of $ 80 for non-​residents. HOWEVER! They are going to revoke that fee starting July 1, 2015. It’s on their website if you want to confirm.
Anyway, I came here to do some studying, but the tables were all occupied by students. I just sat on the sofas and it was fine. Lots of computers for you to use, but everyone has a laptop nowadays. When I went, they had a book fair too. Great prices for used books!
There’s a parking structure, but I had to go up to the 3^rd floor. I guess a lot of people really like this library. I don’t doubt that.

We have two boys aged 2 and 4. They love the story times on Thursday (toddlers) and Fridays (preschoolers). In December they even had singers!
The children area is large with lots of books for all ages and very nice. There are small tables and a «lounge» area where you can read books to your children.
Although we have quite a lot of books at home we now can temporarily enlarge our collection for 3 weeks at a time.

If medals were given to libraries, I’d give the platinum to Milpitas Library. The staff is always courteous and helpful, led by the able and kind hands of Robert.
I love everything about this place. The ambience, the open architecture, the interior decoration, the choice of books, the events, the serenity and the exhibitions, just to name a few.
I wish the Milpitas Library the best today and forever.
And a heartfelt thanks for everything.

Great library that opened in 2009. Parking can sometimes be a challenge, but I just park on the street and walk in.
I noticed they just changed/​upgraded the self checkout terminals. Bring back the keypad so I can quickly type in my library card number versus using the horrible touch screen!
Overall an amazing library in a great location. What else is there to say? Support your local library!!!

I recommend this library location if you want to get Ace on your exam or need to really focus:)
Beautiful place too

Went here to kill some time while I waited for an appointment. I went on a rainy cold night. Looking to stay away from the mall and blow all my money away. Another Unilocaler had comment on their non existent heating. This is a fact, it was I feel colder inside the building that it was outside? Had to go back to my car to get my gloves. Should have grabbed my emergency blanket while I was at it.
The library itself is very lovely and new age. Big windows, lots of seats. Minus is you have to be a resident of the Santa Clara County system in order to borrow books from here for free. Or you pay I think $ 80 annual to have the privilege to borrow county books. Boo!!!

If you’re here to study, COME EARLY!
The tables fill up quick, bro. There’s a line of people waiting at the door for the library to open.

I miss the old libary out of nostalgia, but regardlesss this is a great place. It is such a resourceful libary. The staff is quite friendly and informative. The computer stations are surprisingly well set up, and the printing services are a plus too. It’s definitely a place where I can get down to some real studying and work. Wi-​Fi is responsive, and plenty of outlets whether you get a booth, table, or corner sofa chair.
I would give 5 stars, but I would really love to see the hours of operations stretched out. There are very few places where late night studying can be done and it would be great if the Milpitas Library could be one of them. Could 7 AM — 10 PM be a possibility?
Also, I would love to know if there would be any expansions to be done to this libary — Milpitas is a growing city and this place can get packed QUICK. Another floor or wing for expansion would be AMAZING, and with that, another parking lot or garage too.
P. S. Air conditioning on the 2^nd floor: some summer days it was uncomfortable to not have that on. If a comfortable temperature could be more of a priority it would be much appreciated. Thank you :)

This library is beautiful! I got super excited when I got here because there was a nice big parking lot, and the library itself is really nice! I picked out a handful of books and was about to check out when I took a closer look at the library form… I was so disappointed in what I read! I wouldn’t be able to sign up for a library card unless I pay a fee of $ 80-​ish! I live in San Jose, and apparently, San Jose is NOT a part of the Santa Clara County library system. So unless you pay a yearly fee, no books for you here! I’m very jealous of all the lucky ducks that get to take a part in this library!

Milpitas library is a perfect community library for Milpitas residents. They have a good amount of parking including a parking garage, so parking is never an issue. The facility is a good size compared to other small city libraries.
I recently went here looking for traveling guides, self– help books, and exam materials. I was able to find what I needed and more :)
They have a large non– fiction section, fiction sections, large size movie/​documentary sections. They also have a good size children section.
I had trouble with my card for self check out because I forgot my pin, the customer service was excellent. I was able to problem solve the situation and check out with the cashier. Other staff at information booths are always very helpful and knowledgeable.
Overall, Milpitas library is a great small town library full of plenty of wisdom!

The Milpitas Public Library is perhaps one of the best kept museums in the South Bay. They have on display many ancient artifacts that the old civilization used to use for entertainment, but the best part is — you can borrow them and take them home! These artifacts make for great decorative pieces in your home on the mantle above your fireplace, if you want a vintage throwback kind of feel.
Highly recommended. Kids might not know how to use these artifacts — great time for a history lesson!

Best library, ever. Let me tell you about it!. or just read my bullet points if you’re lazy.
— No microwave (but then again, no other library in the Eastbay offers this either)
+ Aesthetic
+ Two stories
+ Fast, reliable WIFI
+ Dedicated quiet study room
+ Ample computers available for browsing
+ Massive book selection (from children’s books, study guides, international books, and much more)
+ Lounging/​study corner
+ Single person nooks
+ Easy and plentiful parking
I recently started coming here to study for my NCLEX. Starbucks in Union Landing is my usual go-​to, but I needed a place with fast and reliable WIFI. Voila, Milpitas Public Library to the rescue. This is a two-​story building with its own parking garage, auditorium, children’s section, and much, much more.
You’ll be impressed by how this place looks at first glance. It looks new, has nice architecture, and is clean. Unlike other libraries I have visited, the clients here are quiet and respectful. Even if they do get loud, they have a dedicated ‘quiet study room’ with closed doors so that you can avoid that problem.
Personally, I like to study in the corner of the building with all the comfortable chairs and foot rests. This is also probably the reason why I’m always on the verge of sleeping when listening to my online lectures. They have plenty of computers if you do not have your own, with several printers located throughout the library available for public use.
I like these little nooks they have that they have by the window. It looks like a chill ass place to just kickback and read a book. I also like the fact that they have so many DVDs available for rent. With a student ID, you can rent up to 5 movies at once. Who needs Blockbuster or Redbox when you’ve got Milpitas Public Library?