Woodcrest Library

This is one the nicest libraries in riverside. As well as the casa Blanca library. The woodcrest library is a little bigger then casa blanca library, but not by much.
Bonuses: It’s definitely kid friendly. As well there’s a nice sitting area outside.

I love this library and the people who work there. Connie and the other librarians organize so many wonderful activities for kids! Sam and Liz are especially friendly and helpful every time I go in. I always look forward to going to this library!

This library provides the perfect atmosphere for studying and catching up on reading. The windows are large and have retractable shades that allow however much natural light you need to read. They also have private study rooms that come in handy for finals and midterms. This library is a college students dream. Plus the staff is very friendly unlike other public libraries where they are rude and in a hurry.

Great venue, friendly staff, and usually quiet (except for when the nearby schools let out). I’ve heard some say that it gets noisy, but all you have to do is ask the staff to tell someone to stay quiet. They are technically not allowed to shush someone until they get a complaint, so they’re not just ignoring it. Best summer reading program for kids, teens, AND adults by far! I’ve also heard some complain that the books should be alphabetized… hello it’s a library, they are on the dewy decimal system just like all other public libraries. They’ve got a system and it works. Their collection may seem small, but if you can’t find something you’re looking for just ask the staff, they are more than willing to order it from one of the other branches. I recommend ordering books if you’re doing a project and doing it at least a week before you actually need them.

best library in town. it is small, and it is quaint. true, they dont have many books, but you can order from their network of libraries from the whole county! it takes a few days to arrive, and the staff is always super friendly. the location is clean and quiet inside and out with a nice garden just outside, great for my kids to play and venture. i love this place and its worth my commute.

Woodcrest Library is an awesome place to get away from your distracting life. It is nestled away in the back of Woodcrest right off of Krameria and Washington. The library itself is fairly recent, built in 2007 and is a nice building!
There is free wifi here and plenty of spots to sit and do homework or read. I don’t know too much about their book selection as I primarily went to do homework but it did not seem too large however they did have a children’s section so this would be a great place to bring a kid or two and put them in the children’s section while you work on other things.
Also the library staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! I would definitely recommend this library if you are in the Woodcrest area, it’s a little hidden secret!

Great little library. It took me a while to find this place but I’m glad I did. I don’t mean to sound like a snoot but this is definitely more upscale than the usual public libraries. It is made of stone and wood and it is simply a lovely, quiet place to study.

Great library! Quiet, clean, perfect study environment. It’s never too crowded to find a nice, cozy spot to sit down read or study, which is a rarity these days. A plus is it’s location – nestled back among small spacious hills out in the distance. Even better, you can log online and have books sent to this library if it’s your home location – in my experience, they’ve been sent in a quick manner and I receive notifications when they’ve arrived.
Staff is helpful and friendly. Restrooms are always clean. Overall, great environment.

This is a really small library tucked away on one of many hills in Riverside, and there aren’t too many books here, but the place is clean and spacious. There are tons of spots for people to sit down to read in.
There’s also a lot of greenery outside, as well as park benches, for lounging. Also bike racks, which is a bonus.
Today there was a robot convention here, and that’s why I made my way here all the way from Irvine. Now THAT was pretty cool. Apparently it’s a monthly thing here on Saturdays, and the robot shows and exhibits were pretty legit. Best of all, it was all free.

Serene, beautiful earth tones and wood grain, beautiful location all perfect as libraries go UNTIL the Riverside Robot Expo TAKES OVER THE LIBRARY for a day each year! Best not to try any quiet reading that day.