Valencia Library

I’m home for winter break but I still have a few final papers I need to write. I needed a quiet study place to write.
Valencia Library was the 1^st place I tried in an hour. Really loud and no wifi.

This is a medium sized library. Unlike the Newhall library which all have the modern whistles and bells. this one takes you in time where libraries were simple mundane and plain. Not a hip place to be in. They have a wide selection of books and dvds. Because all is close proximity, noise is louder. You can hear conversations between people on the phone, students, staff and visitors.
This place is perfect for Web browsing. But not a great place for intense studies where quiet is a must. Staff is helpful but will not go out for their way to help you. They just stay where they are

Noisy kids
Rude staff that clearly hate their job
Disgusting toilets
BUT it’s the closest library to me.
I have always affiliated the library with a quiet place to study with a librarian that is gentle and friendly and wants to help u find book to read because she’s concerned about literacy, it’s a warm and fuzzy kind of location for learning. This library is far from it. Lifetimes away.
Although we continue to use this library because it is the closest to our house — it really needs upgrading and improving. The staff really don’t want to help, they want you to do all of the legwork yourself. I called the other day with four books to look up and the guy clearly told me I’m sorry but I can’t keep looking up books for you. You’re the librarian! You’re supposed to look up books for us.
So disappointed in the lack of motivation by the staff to ensure any kind of comfort, learning environment, and even keeping the peace. Parents let their kids run around this place hogwild. If your children, want a library card they need to sign something to give YOU permission to see what they’re reading! What the hell kind of place is this? Clearly the kids have it all here. They can control their parents, not give permission to the parents to see what material they are reading, appropriate or not appropriate, and they can run around this place hogwild like they own the place. What has America come to? Wake up people before it’s too late!

«okay…BEVERLY HILLS 90 210! You put the WRONG disc in the WRONG case» shouted the girl with the green hair behind the counter. I looked around, tugged at my shirt collar (made some Three Stooges Curly sound), CAUGHT!
Yes, I’m watching schmaltzy 90’s t.v. Shit, I just gave up drinking and need something to jog memories of my teen years. But did she have to announce it. Her voice carried. It would’ve been better if I was at CVS getting a price check on ass wart cream.
Anyway…this library is dark. Dark in the 70’s era kinda’ way. You’re in the center of municipality. Courthouses, police and other things that make people uncomfortable. The library is really difficult to find. I drove around three times around Newhall Ranch Road to Citrus like that damn scene from «European Vacation»…“Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament…“
Parking stinks.
I did get a REALLY gnarled up copy of «Air America.» The movie with Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson (pre-​anti-​semite). It was so gnarled so bad, it made crazy noises in my dvd player (remember those?). Naturally I took it out and put it back into the case for the next unsuspecting… who am I kidding, that thing’s never gonna ever be checked out ever again.

okay where do I start? This is a LIBRARY which should mean its supposed to be quiet. Children in this library are LOUD, they run around, screaming/​laughing/​etc–
They should be told by the librarian to be quiet!
I also spotted this guy viewing somewhat pornographic material on his laptop while sitting at one of the desk cubicles. The librarian passed him several times and NEVER said anything. I do not care for this library.
Not to mention some of the adults that visit also are noisy and talkative
and the bathrooms here are DISGUSTING!!!
come on get your act together Valencia Library!

Pretty decent library for a smallish town that is Santa Clarita.
I’ve been coming here off and on for years throughout my childhood, but I’ve lost track of my card and moved a few times since coming in here again the other day. I was in a hurry, so I didn’t get to scope out the place for long, but I found a couple of fictions on my book list easily enough.
The self checkouts are a nice new touch, easy and fast! They’ve got book returns outside the building too so if you’re in a hurry you don’t need to go inside.
The one caveat I had was the process of getting a library card. I understand having an ID, but they also need an address. You can’t just tell the librarians your address though, they need to see it on some form or another. As a person who just moved, it was tricky but luckily I had bought something on Amazon a few days before and was able to use that as proof.
Other than that, I will probably be frequenting this library for my book borrowing needs!

Small selection compared to the three story library in my old city. The teen section there was 3x the size of what this entire library is.
Helpful staff. I wish parents would put in more effort towards keeping their children quiet. Easy to check out and return books, and you get an email three days before they are due.

Love this place. I come here at least once a week or so. Lots of DVDs and CDs to check out, and there’s computers and even laptops to use. You can even print out 10 pages a day for free with your library card. Oh, and I even got to choose from different designs on my library card – that was a first for me. I just chose something standard, since all the other designs were of children’s mediocre drawings. (Sorry, kids.) I love the self-​checkout kiosks, and how it’s pretty clean (except the computer keyboards and mouse-​I always wipe them before I use them). The only complaint is that people here often talk on their cellphones pretty loudly, and I wish there were more mirrors in the bathroom. Also, I wish there were a bit more manga in their selection, but you can always get books from other libraries, so that’s pretty cool. The staff is pretty helpful too. And if you’re hungry, you can always check out the hot dog cart outside, or go to the mall, which is close by.

My goodness the loudest library I’ve ever been in. I had some serious studying to do for a medical exam tomorrow and everywhere I went staff was constantly talking. I first went to a cubicle where 2 staff members were putting away books talking in a regular volume the entire time. Then went to a study room where I could clearly hear the front desk staff talking at regular volume and also a continuous slamming door from behind the wall. Not the typical library «whisper» at this place. I also walked past a man on the computer watching some serious porn. I decided to go back home for peace and quiet. Maybe a good place for checking out books but not for studying.

my son loves comming here and they have a great story time.

Better since adding the self-​checkout kiosks and such. This library was in desperate need of a technological makeover, and it’s finally coming along nicely. The book selection is still pretty dated, but I don’t think it’s the library’s fault.
Since opening a card account takes two seconds, there’s no reason not to get one and take advantage of the air conditioning for as long as possible. Now they offer free wi-​fi too… another incentive to hang out.
Tip: If the parking lot in front of the building is crowded (they share it with the courthouse and police station next door), go a bit further on Valencia and try the back lot. It’s at least double the size and equidistant to the front door.

I felt kind of like a criminal visiting this library today because it’s right next to the courthouse and police station. Which also made it hard to find a parking spot. (And the library wasn’t that crowded so you figure it out)
When I first went to get my new library card last Saturday, I walked in and was confused. They don’t have many informational signs that you can see from where you enter. I finally waited in line and asked for help. Then I was led to a computer area around the corner from the entrance to get my card. First question — «Why didn’t you register online?» Uh, I didn’t know that was an option. And if I had registered online, I would still be here at the same computer getting my card here. This was the first time I realized that this library is pretty hands off. Although they appear to be over staffed, the staff members are there to monitor and not assist, in my opinion. I think this is great, but not for a new library user.
I went online when I got home and set up my online account, and ordered a few books to read. They do let you order books from other libraries within Los Angeles County. Today I received an email that I had books on hold. Again, I enter the library, look around for an informational sign (none) and stood in line. (There wasn’t anyone at the Information Desk both times I’ve visited now.) The librarian pointed me to a wall of bookshelves and said the book holds were self help. I told her this was the first time I’ve checked out a book here and if she could help me. She did. (Why didn’t the lady who gave me my library card given me a bit of information or a quick tour?)
We located my books on the holds bookshelf and then went to one of the 6 computer monitors they have for checkouts. *Note: You have to know your 4 digit PIN to check out your books.
Overall, the library is clean and new and obviously safe since there are police right next door. Both times I’ve visited they have had several special needs children in the waiting area, which I’m mentioning because I witnessed children asking their parents about them (so you’ll be prepared if you’re bringing your kids). Their book selection is limited and even online they don’t have some of the newer titles that Ventura County Library carried. But, this is an example of tax dollars at work and for that, I appreciate being able to enjoy free books, A/​C and WiFi :)

Honestly, the only reason I go here is because of the free wifi and air conditioning, since their selection of books is extremely limited and outdated.

Easy to place items on hold and easy self checkout.