Rancho Cucamonga Public Library

I’ve been coming here since it opened and little has changed. The upstairs is for the children and I think it’s beautiful up there. Lots of windows and open space and natural light and computers and private rooms for tutoring. Downstairs feels more like a library. Even though this is the smaller branch, this place is always busy! Popular books, if they are there, are not usually in stock so you’ll have to keep up with the availability. There’s always plenty of magazines and media for rent. I used to rent movies and CDs back in the day! Internet access, storytime, book store, handicap accessible. Like I said, this place is small and I went on a Sunday 15 min before it opened and there was already 20 peeps waiting outside for it to open. Get there early and remember to return your stuff on time because those late fees are no joke. $$$

This was my first time to this library, who really goes anymore right. I was very impressed by the overall appearance. Library was very clean and well lit even had a place were you can turn in old books but could also buy some at a very cheap. Really nice and would recommend to anyone to check it out.

We love coming to this library! The staff is great. The facilities are clean and quiet. Parking can seem like a merry-​go-​round sometimes when you go during after school hours, but it’s much better than the Biane library at Victoria Gardens.

My family and I love coming to this library. It’s friendly, clean and child-​friendly.

Just went for back for the 1^st time in over 10 years. This place apparently did a renovation several years back and it looks great! Clean, modern and organized inside. The staff was very helpful in showing me the sections I needed for books for my kids. We unfortunately missed the story time (apparently you need to show up at least 30 min early), but my kids still had fun playing blocks in the kids area and we found plenty of books and dvds for them to take home.

i really love coming here for personal reading, etc.
staffs are nice and friendly.
free wifi (has some restrictions though)
the floor plan is great. the kids/​teen sections are upstairs so the noise level on the main floor is great.
their computer room is decent. they could have better chairs, though.
i found out that on a day that they’re having a class, (Linked In, Microsoft Office, etc. classes) if i remember correctly, computer use is only 30 mins?
oh and their printers only print in black in white.
other than that, i give this branch 5 stars! :)

Love this place, I am only speaking from a studying standpoint, nothing else. I come in usually around noon and there is ample study space from cubbies to large tables, the library staff keeps the first floor quiet most of the time since the kids stuff is upstairs. Also there hours are great compared to other public libraries, there is one DOWNFALL there wifi does not allow pandora streaming?! What how am I suppose to listen to my classical when I do 6 hour study marathons ouch, but still a 5 star place.

Important TIPS: to rent DVDs cost $ 1, if they’re new it’ll be $ 2. If you forget your Library card and have to use your ID instead, they charge you 50 cents. Also they charge you if you put a book on HOLD.

Fantastic sellection of books, games, dvd’s and music. The staff are very helpful.

I love this library !!! Good customer service, the librarians were very helpful and the children section is very kid friendly and lots of books, music and movies for little — big kids !!! Nice selection for adults and teens as well…

This is for the Friends of the Library store only. Just went there to donate some magazines, had a terrible experience with a CS lady. Treated like I’m asking for something. I understand that the personnel are volunteers, but they shall have a better attitude. :(

This library is very clean and serves its purpose. It’s a bit small though and doesn’t have enough seating for people who want to work on things. Sometimes when I go in to study, I have to prowl for a couple minutes for people getting ready to leave. But I appreciate how quiet this library is as compared to the Ontario and chino hills ones. That being said, one bad thing is that it doesn’t have as much variety as the other libraries. I enjoy the free wifi and the book store has some good deals. But check it out and see for yourself!

Along with the Biane Branch at Victoria Gardens, the Rancho Cucamonga Library on Archibald recently won the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. See my review of the Biane Branch here:
After a recent makeover, this library now looks more similar to the Victoria Gardens location. The staff is just as nice and there is a bigger selection of books and DVDs here. There’s a small Tech Center here with computers and free Internet access available to patrons, along with free wi-​fi. The children’s library and storytime theater are neatly housed on the second floor of the building. They’ve done a good job of adding study spots and study rooms here, but I prefer the Biane Branch, especially with its Reading Room.
However, the Friends of the Library used bookstore here is much better than Victoria Gardens. I’ve found a lot of great books at absurdly low prices here. I just finished a hardcover copy of Malcolm Gladwell’s «What the Dog Saw» that I paid a whole 75 cents for. I’ve also found quite a few used puzzles (with all of the pieces included) for a buck or two each.
Overall, an excellent community resource that, when coupled with the Biane Branch, is a stellar example of how our tax dollars should be used.

This library happens to be one of the most organized libraries in town. Staff is super friendly, and it has a huge collection if books and educational materials.

This library was suppose to be a clinic and so the exterior of the design looks like a medical building but decided to be use it as a library.
I would go there when I was a kid and during highschool to borrow some books for class projects and reports. Nice 2 story layout with an elevator for the disabled. Staff here are friendly but this library is looking a bit shabby for my taste.
I prefer to go to the library in Victoria Gardens near the Lewis Playhouse. It’s more modern and clean and I can do some shopping after or grab a bite without moving my car. How convenient! Ehh.

Love this library! Quiet and never too busy.

I love the Friends of the Library bookstore! I get almost all of my books here because (1) they have an awesome and ever-​changing selection, and (2) the books are dirt-​cheap. I recently picked up 6 good-​condition new-​ish used books for $ 3.50 — and that was one of my more expensive trips!
I don’t actually use the real library much because I don’t like hardcovers and they don’t have the greatest selection. However, the bookstore part is wonderful — and the one at the main branch is WAY bigger with a much better selection than the one at Victoria Gardens!

This library owns a piece of my childhood memories. I remember when it was built, I lived right around the corner and this book nerd couldn’t wait for it to open. When the Victoria Gardens location opened, I stayed loyal, and the fact that they ended up renovating to keep up was like icing on the cake. A few times in my life I have been to other public libraries, and they had this weird musty smell, and a lot of books no one wants to read. This library has new books, the day they come out, and multiple copies! There are learning centers upstairs for the kids, they can check-​out themed backpacks filled with books, and the summer reading program is amazing! My husband loves to come in for CDs, they have quite a collection. I remember my Mom bringing me here, and now as a Mom I get to bring my kids here!

I love this library & spend a lot of time here. Both locations (newer location is victoria gardens) are the best in the inland empire. They do not charge a fee to have a membership like the Redlands library. You don’t even have to live in the immediate area to have a membership. Awesome! The bookstores are super fab! You can get used books for under a dollar and the selection is quite extensive!!! This two story location is well kept, clean and spacious. They have a great selection of cd.‘s that you can check out to help expand your musical preference, which is always fun. Another great feature is, if they are out of stock on an item, they can transfer the item from their second location & call you when its available. *bonus* I love the convenient drive through book return. Good customer service is also invaluable! Thanks rancho public library!

This library gets an extra star for the Friend of the Library Book Shop. I love the bookshop. It’s dangerous for me because I always end up buying something… usually something I hadn’t even planned on getting or was looking for to begin with. The people who work in there are very helpful and friendly and provide great customer service, so it’s always nice to head in there and check it out if they’re still open by the time I stroll into the library.
The library is a good size with a lot of good places to sit down and study/​read/​etc. I haven’t been back since the renovation, so I’ll have to return and post an updated review. However, from before the renovation, it was a great library, and I can only imagine the renovation improved it.
Of special note for me are their Magazine sections and the Video/​Music section which seemed to have a large number of things available for check out. I found this surprising because of the large and fairly current selection.
I highly recommend this library, especially if you’re close to it. It’s a good library with a lot to offer the local community.