Evergreen Branch Library

Great Library.
The kids area is large, with toys and computers. There’s a story time on Tuesday and Thursday mornings which get very crowded and loud which makes it hard for the kids to pay attention. However, on Wednesdays there’s a volunteer who does a story time with a smaller group of kids (about 3 – 5 kids). She’s awesome! Much more intimate and the kids pay attention, listen to about 5 books and dance & sing as well.
Never had any issue with parking coming in the mornings.
There’s also a playground and tables right next to the library which makes it awesome to just play right after.
Also all the staff is amazing! Especially at Information Desk.

Great library experience. Looks nice inside with remodeled areas and tech area. Would recommend to come here if you haven’t stopped by a library in a while.

This review is only for people that are considering using this library to study. There is no actual separation between the adult section or the kids section, and the «keep your voices down» rule is not enforced by the staff too well. Lots of children that are running around & jumping which could be very distracting. It’s a pretty small library but it’s very clean & easy to find your way around. As a library to be used for studying, show up early to get a spot somewhere.

I got my San Jose Library card! hahaha Living in Mountain View all my life this is my second library card as i recently moved to San Jose. I wanted to feel like Im truly part of the community and plus i love libraries better than laying around at home being a slug haha
I came in here yesterday and a lady helped me fill out my info on the net and had me come up to the information desk when i finished to get my temporary card (as of now) She told me that all needed was a proof of address and a photo ID. of course i had my photo ID but i still need to come back and show them a proof of residency. because i had just moved, i haven’t gotten much mails, they’re all mostly junk mails. so i went to Safeway today and signed up for a membership using my new address.
Going back to the topic, Back in my hometown there was only 3 libraries I can use my card to and i needed to pay 2 dollars for a card which was reasonable i guess in that moment. until i came here and got my free library card that has 23 branches! TWENTY THREE! i am yet to check em all out. The evergreen branch library seem to be dominantly for grade schools and preschoolers. lots of running and lots of kids which i don’t mind at all. so far so good (:

Poor selection and screaming toddlers. Some genius decided it was a good idea to put a playground center in a library. I thought libraries were supposed to be quiet places?

Very good library. Free wifi, free parking. Always some space left. Bet I will be here more later.

This is not just a science center, but a «hands on» — try me — type of learning experience. Great for kids and adults alike.

The library is nicer then before, everything is almost brand new, the computer at their best, however there is a old white lady that work at the information desk, she is hella rude when i come and ask for some help. Maybe she has a bad day but dont blamde it on other people. Stupid lady, i will never come back here again.

Though parking is horrible especially during peak hours, I recommend taking your kids to this library. Their children’s/family place is a great for the kids to get lost in books. They do offer a reading club on saturdays from 11:30 to 12:30. Not only that but they have a mini park right next to it!

This library is great because it accommodates everyone! There are a range of vietnamese, chinese, korean, and American movies and books. Really great to bring your kids to sit down and study since there are study rooms. Only thing to complain about is that it gets super packed towards the afternoons and the kids get rowdy, but overall I’ve had nothing but good experiences here.

So I went on a field trip to the library with my daughter who is in Kindergarten today. I must say, I never took the time to really walk around the whole library. I really had no reason to since my children are so young but now that they are getting to be of that age, I started taking them more but we were only confined to the children’s section. But after seeing how they have quiet rooms, study rooms, a teen room, an electric fireplace, I am honestly thoroughly impressed! I can imagine myself coming there in the winter with my cup of Starbucks coffee snuggled on a chair in front of their electric fireplace and reading a great book. I still only give 4 stars because of the parking there!

I feel incredibly lucky to have this library close to us. The children’s/family area is very large compared to a few other SJ Libraries Ive been to. First, the outside play area is great for both toddlers and bigger kids. They recently put up a fence which keeps them from running away. Only downside is that there are people who will smoke near the grass which is pretty rude since there is a playground RIGHT there.
anyways.
They have tons and tons of books for kids. My kids enjoy story time, some of the readers are better then others… but its always been a positive experience

Came exactly at 6pm when they close (was stuck in traffic, coming from work) and just had a book on the hold shelf to pick up but a mean lady at the door would not let me check out the book, despite there still being plenty of people in the library. Not cool.

I like this library, albeit small. They have a nice selection of books and movies and the staff is helpful. But parking SUCKS! Plan to make a few circles and stalk people for a spot.

One of my favorvite places to go ! The place is neat, loads of books, videos, computers and activities for the youngsters

pretty good library, but i consider myself a library connissuer so it get’s the A-​OK for now. the perks of being a med student?
here are some things to keep in mind
–it can get REALLY loud with all of the kids, tweens, and teens that frequent the place esp during after school hours
–the rooms almost always have a tutor session going on, so don’t just plop your things down because you can be kicked out
–the quiet room is the best part of the library because it’s actually quiet! every desk has an outlet as well
–internet is good!
–the hours could be better. i wish they stayed open until 8 – 9 every night.

Always, always came to this library even before it was re-​modeled, and I loved coming here as a kid. But ever since the budget cuts on the opening of certain libraries, the hours has changed, and it’s not opened on weekends, boo :[
Overall, they have changed their book drop off where you can just put it into a machine which is located in front of the library, and get a reciept if you wanted it or not, but i would recommend it, just in case there was a mistake on the computer saying you owe them a certain amount due to late turning in books/​dvds.
If you’re too lazy to get out of the car to drop off the books, they do have it right down the building, you can’t really miss it at all. This location is always full, or maybe because of the weekends being cut off.
Tips to keep in mind:
01) Come early around noon, because it’ll be packed in the near afternoon.
02) They have changed some dvds to 2 weeks instead of one (really good deal!)
03) If you have any trouble with your library card, they’ll help you out in a jiffy.
Library Hours:
MON: 10 – 6
TUE: 11 – 8
WED: 11 – 8
THR: 10 – 6
FRI, SAT, SUN: CLOSED

I would like to visit this library more often, but it is never open! As of right now, these are their regular hours:
M: 10 – 6
T: 11 – 8
W: 11 – 8
R: 10 – 6
F, S, S: CLOSED
Lame.

The World According to Noelle
Allergic Girl’s Guide to Life
It seems as if this library is always busy! The parking lot tends to be full most of the day (with tons of cars). I came here once to check out books because I was in the area. They have two options for returning books– the book drop where you drive up with your car and deposit the books or the book drop outside where you can get a receipt for the materials you are returning. Not a bad choice if you’re in the area. My favorite library library branches are still Morgan Hill & Saratoga.
Noelle’s Notes
Parking lot can be crazy at times!

I love libraries.
Then again what is there not to like about a place that trusts you until you prove otherwise. Can I borrow twenty books… sure why not, can I borrow a whole season of Rome on DVD… sure why not, can my 5 and 7 year old borrow DVDs and book… sure why not. Plus this spot put a huge playground in the back and is within biking distance from the house on a creek trail so the kids do not have to ride on the street to get here.
All in all I recommend this place to anyone who can read, watch or play.