San Bernardino County Library – Chino Branch

Nice and quiet library. Always parking, and the staff is very friendly, especially the guy at the front checkout desk today.

I received an email notification that I have an overdue notice on a board book that I had checked out. I called them and explain to them that I did not have the board book, I always return my books and so the lady sent a volunteer to search for the board book and the book was found! She said that they were going to remove the fee from my account and I felt better.
Later that week I went back to the library to get some more books for my classroom and when I went to check out the lady said «oh there’s a fee on your account.» I told her no there shouldn’t be a fee because I had worked it out with the lady at the library that the book was FOUND!
So She went to get the manager and I had to explain to the manager the whole situation again. She then turns and looks at the computer and tells the check out lady, «It says right here that the book was found so you need to remove this fee.» Really?! The lady behind the counter could’ve read that sentence herself without having to grab her manager.
I go to Claremont instead now.

This place is terrible. No WiFi, no study rooms. And there’s a bunch of kids running around, cry, playing tag, like they’re at chuck e cheese. Starbucks down the street is much better if you’re actually trying to get some work done.

Love this library. Seating is definitely obtainable, but choices are limited (ie. I always find myself ending up in the same room due to lack of available tables). Which may lead to my next point, do NOT come at «after-​school hours» (eg. 3−5pm). There will be a flood of high schoolers lingering around and making lots of noise. So if you want that peace and quiet, come in the mornings. Good and knowledagable librarians, plenty of parking, and a clean restroom.

I was there to pay a ticket, and had some time to kill. So I went through the library, and nosed around. They’ve got a lot of good books, and are very organized. If you’re local, this should be your local library.

The place is smaller than the Chino Hills location. Slightly outdated but it gets the job done. Plenty of space to sit if you want to read or study.
Their computers are outdated, no Windows 7 or Microsoft Office 7 here. There’s always people there for tutoring or for storytime for the younger kids. They do have a nice bookstore inside if you want to buy a book for really cheap ($ 0.10 for a paperback). They also have a rack of free books near the opening of the place.
The parking is a bit annoying since some of the spots are saved for the Senior Center next door. Though it can get packed in the summer from people staying for the AC.

3.5 stars (just because I’m pleasantly surprised)
I expected this place to be very beaten down and shabby shabby. Convenient place to have a library. Right in the vicinity of my work site. I just went in to visit today and there are a couple of desks and a bunch of outdated computers. There’s a good amount of people there –different ages. The parking is a bit annoying since some of the spots are saved for the Senior Center next door. Can’t complain since it has AC and it has huge tables. It’s really all I need!

This is a pretty small library with a pretty small selection. However, the facilities are neat and clean. I come here during the hot Chino afternoons when I want to study in the air-​conditioned building.
They also have a tiny bookstore.
The staff who work here are just wonderful. They are always friendly and helpful.