Palm Springs Public Library

A sad little building. Heck knows what the staff do all day because they don’t check out books — they wave you to the self-​service kiosks with a dismissive look. The library is a hangout for the very old (who sit all day), very young (who I wish would sit still instead of running around) and the very homeless. When I go there I never see anyone else actually checking anything out, so either I’m going at a bad time or the old folks just sit there all day, read the books, and then put them back on the shelf. Oh yeah — no drive-​up book return outside. A major shortfall.

My favorite library growing up! It’s still AWESOME… Indoor koi pond, neat-​o building, and friendly staff

Coolest public library I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to a lot. Incredible selection of CDs, DVDs and books. Nice staff, very competent and helpful. Sublime space. GO~! You’ll love it.

A bit on the small side, but it has everything you need. The computer lab can get busy at times.

this library is my favorite because the people here are nice and hey they a koi fish pond… i always come here when i feel like borrowing a book

Great selection, and they have self-​checkout kiosks so you don’t have to deal with the staff. I’m constantly amazed at the biography/​autobiography selection they have, particularly the new arrivals.
The CD selection is eclectic; I’ve gotten turned on to a wide arrange of artists I would never risk buying.
I never have problems finding a DVD. Bye bye, Netflix.
My only complaint is the gutter trash patrons yapping away on their cellphones and to each other. Ugh… even the Los Angeles public libraries were relatively quiet. Headphones or earplugs are a requirement if you plan on reading in the library. I just snag my stuff and get out.

Overall, I like this library. However, the sassy attitude I got from the woman at the information desk today was not appreciated. I mistakenly assumed that she would help me check out my DVDs since she was sitting at the desk right by the front door. When I placed my materials in front of her, she challenged me with a hard stare and a «what do you want» comment. She then directed me to the self check out while she went back to her computer. When my card threw up a «blocked» message at the self check, I went back to this woman for help. Her response was a curt «you need to go to customer service». I then had to stand in line and wait for this other person to help while «Ms. Information» ignored everyone in line, evidently finding her computer much more important than her customers. Once I finally completed my checkout at the automated system, at least the machine had the courtesy to wish me a good day. Maybe the library should save some money and replace this surly employee with a machine that can be programmed to convey some basic customer service skills!

I love this library!
It is a little 70’s retro, but the building is neat and there is a fish pond in the middle.
The people who work here are extremely friendly and helpful!
I like the shelves at the front with new books that you can peruse before they get put on the shelves. There is also a very nice local-​interest section, as well as extensive shelves devoted to travel.
I like that the «libaray card» is a small thing on my keyring like a Ralph’s card– very cool and no more fumbling through your wallet to find your library card.
I came to print something once when my printer was on the fritz and it was an easy and organized operation they have here for using the internet.
Also, I just found that if you go to their website, you can create a profile to renew books online! Cool! And they have a card catalog online, so you can search to see if they have what you are looking for before you even leave your house. Neat!

What a great library! As my boyfriend noticed, walking thru a library puts a little spring into my step… though I’m slightly embarrassed to say… but hey, I was an English major– what do you want from me?
Anyway, we were in need for internet and our ghetto hotel didn’t have it so we came here. Clean, peaceful, quiet… I suddenly had an urge to do homework. I know, I need to get that checked out…
It was very organized with a computer room in back. You get a little piece of paper with a code on it from the info desk and punch it into your comp to make it work… Very simple. There were quite a few people in here on a weekday morning.