Sacramento Public Library – Fair Oaks

hi-​ya!
Libraries are libraries, but this location is really cool for a couple of distinct reasons – firstly they have several electric car charging stations, next they have a 3-​D printer and finally because they have a ton of iPads kids can use.
I typically come to study at this location because it’s cleaner and next to a park. The table space for study and or gaming? is plentiful and quiet… as a library should be. If the book you want isn’t there simply order it.
Again the small things that differentiate this library from others are kind of big… a free electric charging! And the librarians/​employees are super polite and knowledgeable. Overall 5 stars!

I came to this Library for a Blender Class. I met the teacher Zack at the State Fair. They were showing off their 3-​D printer. He signed me up on the spot for his class. 12 people signed up and 5 showed up. It was the perfect size. The program looked so easy as he demoed what we were doing, but then when we sat down at our own computer and we had a whole myriad of issues. We couldn’t find the buttons that were listed on the instructions, we couldn’t make the program do what he so easily did, ect. I am so glad I took the class and was given the one on one instruction. I look forward to his next class and printing out my vase on the 3-​d printer. This class has really motivated me to spend more time learning these design programs. This is an amazing new feature the library is offering.

Love, love, love! this library! The staff are very helpful, friendly & professional. This is in my top 10 list of favorite libraries. It is right next door to a peaceful park filled with big trees. The #28 bus stops right next to it, but the #28 only runs Monday-​Friday till about 6pm.

This is a wonderful gem of a library that backs up to a park. Now equipped with a self service checkout kiosk. I can order a book online, get an email alert when its ready, and check the book out myself and be out the door in 90 seconds. Drive thru lines take longer than this!

Books! My kids love the set up on this library and they have a ton of selection on new books! Can’t beat that!

I love libraries and my kids do too. This library is a decent size. There are two sides when you walk in. To the right is the teen and adult books and to the left it’s children’s books. In the children’s area they have a section for the little ones to play or hang out and be read to.
The women that work there are a hit or miss on niceness depending when you go. The last time the woman that helped my son was very nice. She found my son the books he was looking for and then some.
They have an area for people to use the computers and it always seems busy. It’s nice and quiet there which makes it nice when in need of a change from hyper activities with the kids. Mine love to read so libraries are a big deal for us. If I bought everything they want to read… I’d be broke!
If they don’t have a book you are looking for, they will look for it and put it on hold for you to come and pick it up which is also super nice.

Fair Oaks Library was my childhood library, and there have not been a ton of changes in the 20+ years since. However, there have been enough to keep me interested and coming back.
First, there is a lot of open/​unused space. This gives it a tranquil feel, and since I’ve never seen it all that crowded, it’s not an issue that the space goes unused. Plus, it’s nice to know there is room to pack in some more seating or computers as needed in the future.
The kids area was just redone, and it has a nice little area for events like sing-​alongside or reading to kids. Combined with all the cool mini furniture, makes it a great spot to bring the little ones.
If you can catch one of the Friends of the Library book sales, there’s no better time to stock up on vacation books. I got 12 paperbacks for $ 1.50, including some Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, and Robert Ludlum classics.
Staff here seem very stereotypical librarians. They are helpful and friendly in a bookish, stern way.
Saclibrary system in general I’ve been very pleased with. I’ve only used 3 other library systems but Sac’s is the best. Being able to reserve/​place holds on almost any media is wonderful. I actually got rid of Netflix because I could get most all the same movies, just with a slight wait. Big bonus is that DVDs from the library usually don’t have the special features blocked like most rentals do nowadays.

It’s a nice library. When I came in, it was under construction outside. It is a nice library. It has all the books and a nice meeting room.
Now the meeting room was nice and spacious. I liked the chairs. Also the carpet and furniture looked new. So it is a great place.

I go to a lot of libraries and this one is my favorite. Maybe it’s because I tend to go to it more, what with it being near my work.
Looking from the out side it looks rather dumpy, but when you get inside it is quite nice. Very colorful, especially the ceiling with the multicolored pipes that run along the roof.
They have a nice collection of books, a good sized reading area (god luck geting a computer) and a very friendly staff.
My favorite part is their towers of books for sale. I hardly ever go in their without finding at least 1 book to buy!

Go and enjoy your local library folks!
Me and the family come here at least once a week and enjoy it very much.
Lots of kids books with a nice seating area for the little ones.
The staff has always been very helpful and understanding. If you are a library nerd you’ll be happy here.

I grew up coming to this library. I could have sworn it was huuuuuge! They used to have a purple dragon in the rafters too, but now that is gone. Probably got too dusty or something.
This library is very comfy — great kids section with places to plonk down and read a book. The grown up side isn’t too bad, there is the requisite free Internet desk area and magazine section. It is pretty quiet too. I guess libraries are supposed to be quiet? I just notice the noise level going from one side to the other.
I really like how you can request books. The best thing to do is get a list of books you have been meaning to read. Get online with your card and start requesting them. Sometimes it takes weeks or months to get a book in, so you should always have some in the queue. You’ll get an email letting you know that it’s waiting for you.
If you’re good about not losing library books, being care to not spill coffee on random paper things, possess a video machine that doesn’t eat up video tapes, have a conscientious child who never misplaces things at her grandmother’s house which is like a huge garage sale, never ever pay fines for missing and/​or shredded books, and always remember to have your materials in the car at the right time when you need to drop them off, then this is the place for you!

I love this library. They have an awesome selection of books and any book that they do not have that you wish to borrow they will get for you quickly.
The main reason that I like this particular library branch is the children programs that they have. Every Thursday, they do preschool story time at 10am. We have been going for about 6 months now and my daughter loves it. The children’s librarian reads a selection of stories as well as singing song and occasionally a craft at the end. It is a great way to spend a Thursday morning.
In addition to story time we have been able to take part in a free dance class offered by the library. It was a 3 week program for about ½ hour each time. I signed up on line and noticed that the classes filled up really quickly. I was able to get my daughter in the same class as one of her friends, so they had a great time together. I will be looking for other classes offered by the library as the ones we have taken part of have been very fun.