Rancho Cucamonga Library -- Biane Branch

One hidden gem at the Biane Library is the PASSPORT SERVICE. You can print out the necessary forms online, fill them out, bring them to your scheduled appointment at the library and be finished with the process in a matter of minutes. The fees vary depending on what you apply for. If you need passport photos, they also offer that service. (Photos are cheaper at Costco.) I had my new passport within a couple if weeks! It couldn’t be easier or more convenient for me. It beats standing in long lines at the post office!
The entire detailed process is explained on the library website.

Nice, big, lots of seating, quiet. Great library.
To make it five stars the internet would have to never give me any trouble and there would need to twice as many work cubicles, because that’s what I come for but almost never get one. Still, I always find a comfortable chair to work in and it’s a great place.

I love this library and all they have to offer. I have recently taken a few computer classes that rock, I’ve learned so much. The things I haven’t learned Jason in the computer lab has help me do. He has shown tremendous knowledge and patients with me and my projects. He stuck with me till the end and made it just the way I needed it. Employees like him are why this is such a great library, Thank You

Thank-​you for superior customer service! I called to see if they had certain books that I needed for the next day and they located them and put them on hold at the front desk for me! I was so happy and was able to do the lesson I had planned. Love this Library!!!

This library is great. we come at least once a week and homeschool in the ‘quiet’ room. This quiet room is (imho) the bomb dot com. It has a fireplace and over sized chairs, large bright windows and it’s over all very clean.
The feeling or ‘vibe’ in this library is open, airy and spacious (at least compared to the other libraries in the IE). Free wi-​fi, but a bit slow, as to be expected. There are plenty of plugs for your devices, and the bathrooms are kept pretty clean.
The children sections is cozy with a small corner spot just for reading books to little ones. On Thursdays they have an exercise class for children and my younger kids love it.
Although it’s rather small, the ‘Friends of the Library’ store is well stocked, clean and the staff is always very helpful and friendly.

This library is located next to the Victoria Gardens cultural center. What a beautiful library!!! It’s clean and the all the areas are labeled big enough for you to see. They even had a small book/​gift store which i thought was neat! I did not have enough time to check out the whole facility. I mainly went there for the toddler stortytime. Inside the room felt like a small theater. Great set up! FYI, they require parents to pre register for storytime. You need to pick up a name tag at the «questions» desk area before you can enter the small theater. Check the schedule online. Ms. Adrienne (not sure if her name is spelled correctly) but she seems like a wonderful story teller. After storytime ended, the children were allowed to get out some toys and play with them. I was very pleased with the friendly staff trying to accommodate us since I didn’t know I had to be registered for storytime. I would love to go there more often but I live too far… Very organized library and I highly recommend coming here and using their resources.

There are plenty of reasons why this library was recently named one of the 10 winners of the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It’s a pretty impressive honor, especially when you consider there are 140,000+ museums and libraries in the U.S.
The layout of this library is great. At the entrance is the Friends of the Library used bookstore that offers cheap books, magazines, movies, and games; the proceeds benefit the library. There’s a tech center with dozens of computers and free Internet access (one-​hour time limit for each patron), a teen study center, and a children’s library with a terrific storytime theater. The theater doubles as a gathering place for some of the library’s adult events; my wife and I attended a presentation on chocolate last year (yes, free samples!), but unfortunately we missed a wine tasting event. There are plenty of tables and study spots throughout the building, five private study rooms, and free wi-​fi.
Two things that threw me off during my first visit years ago: this library tends to be loud and the actual selection of books is not as extensive as most libraries. Thankfully, there’s a quiet reading room with high ceilings, good lighting, and lots of comfortable chairs. I love reading here and I can get some work done too, since they have a few tables designed for one-​person use. As for the selection of books, the sister branch on Archibald has a much bigger inventory and can easily ship a book that you’d like to borrow. Both libraries also have plenty of DVDs for rent.
I believe that the events that the library hosts are what sets it apart. As mentioned earlier, I’ve been to a presentation on chocolate, but I’ve also been to a discussion with Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, author of Farewell to Manzanar (got a free autographed copy too), and participated in the library’s Big Read event for The Great Gatsby. There are different cultural events throughout the year and they offer several book clubs. However, the highlight every year is the library’s Star Wars Day. They work with the local Star Wars fan group and put on a terrific event with costumed characters, kid-​friendly Star Wars craft-​making, and Star Wars vehicles and props. There’s also a costume contest for the wee ones. It’s usually held during Memorial Day weekend and it’s a lot of fun.
Finally, kudos to the staff here. They are always friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended.