Chula Vista Public Library

I came here to study before work the other day (I left SDSU and work in Chula Vista), and was kind of uncomfortable looking at the building from outside. Its a weird color and looks really old, sort of like an old Mexican pueblo. After walking in, however, I was pretty shocked at how nice the library was and how cool the desks were. The outlets are built-​in to the desks on the side, and there are lights on top of them so you can see your work clearly and brightly. It is really quiet, spacious, and clean and it is a pretty good environment to get your work done.
The reason it only receives a 3-​star rating is due to the exterior (you shouldn’t have a weird feeling about the place just by parking your car), the fact that I came on a Friday afternoon (not knowing how busy or loud it gets during the week), and the difficulty of trying to get into the parking lot from the street.

This is actually a really nice library. Kids and adults areas are far apart. Staff are nice and very helpful. Ive used their computers and mine as well and wifi is okay. Those complaining for slow connection should go to the nearby starbucks instead.

This library is a good place to come to study. I can always find a good spot. The library also has a decent selection of books and cds. The wifi and computers are a but slow but they’re working on it. I would have to say my one complaint is that the librarians dont do a good job of asking people to keep their voices down, especially with parents of obnoxious, screaming kids. On a number of occasions I’ve had to take it upon myself to ask people to keep it down.

Only in Southern California do you come to a library with a driveway lined in palm trees.
Today was the first time I’ve been to this library since high school, and not much has changed. There’s plenty of books, lots of seating, some computers to access, a great kids area, and an open space with tables and chairs. It’s pretty well maintained.
Downside? If you can manage to pick up a Wi-​Fi signal, it’s probably going to be pretty slow. The water feature that was once by the entrance is now a dirt feature, and the guy standing outside swiggin’ vodka at 11:00 am wasn’t exactly welcoming.
Overall a good place to come study, get some work done, or find something new to read. I just wish the Wi-​Fi signal was better.

Llibrary is ok but computers and Wifi are the slowest ever! Pretty annoying. I would rather go to a Starbucks to get things done on my own computer.

The Wi-​Fi here is really s.l.o.w, but it’s more spacious and available seating than La Mesa.

Nice and quiet with decent books is an instant winner. Closed on mondays, but I think for the rest of the week it is open til 8pm, so I can appreciate that.
The only thing I would say is that it seems a little worn down. For example, a lot of the chairs are very sunk in and the fountains that I used to know as a kid have been shut down, so it looks a little sad in a way. However, still a spot to hit up if you want to get some down time with the books.

I like this library and services, but your hours are wrong as listed. Look on the website because it is open on Monday at 10am

I been recently visiting this library again after many years. I used to go here as a kid all the time and still enjoy spending my time here. It is decently maintained with the exception of some dusk here and there. It has nice big open areas and lots of natural light coming in. There are group tables and individual desks to work at but no group rooms. The biggest problem is that the wifi only covers a little over half of the library and the hours are pretty limited. Other than that the only thing that bummed me out was that a section of the library by the second entrance is closed and has been closed for years. I remember as a kid they had a little patio section in the library that was outside and had a small fountain that was just amazing to sit at and read under the sun. I was sad to see that whole section is now closed off. But they do still have a super nice mural and sky lights at the far end of the children’s section that you can just stare up at forever.
They always have books for sale pretty cheap and get books for you from other library fairly quickly. They have a self-​checkout counter which is really convenient and you can rent dvds for a few bucks a month. Like every public library it comes with some homeless folks that use the restrooms to shower up and go BM, but that comes with the territory.
The library really deserves a 3.5, I just have such good memories here and still gets the job done after all its a library :)

Loud, dirty, unorganized at times, and smells. I used to go here when I was younger, but I was also amazed that it was such a nice looking big library. As I grew older, I came to realize that this place isn’t that great…
Aren’t libraries supposed to be quiet? Everyone here is talking loud and making lots of nose, shouting across rooms and halls, and answering phones. Ahh! Cell Phones!!! I know I use my phone almost everywhere and anywhere but at least I learn to put it on silent or vibrate. And if you’re going to answer your phone, be respectful of others and take it somewhere else or at least whisper. Douches.
I think the only reason I gave it two stars was because it is the closest library to my house, otherwise I would take my studying elsewhere.

This CV library was a part of my childhood. I remember coming here with my dad all the time when it was first built.
I’m sure there are plenty other libraries in San Diego that are better, but, withing CV, this is the best library. And, if you were a kid growing up in the 90’s in CV, then I know this place has a special meaning to you as it does to me.
This branch is big and spacious. The walk in entrance always has tax forms, library and city events, free books, free magazines and contest flyer’s. They do have a book store with low prices and all the money goes back to the library funds for future upgrades. They have a decent selection Cd’s and a good selection on DVDs. Trust me, they have good movies varying of all genres, including documentaries.
The staff are nice and helpful. Recently I made a donation of about 60 VHS movies, 35 Cd’s and a few books. They will give you a tax donation form for your taxes. In the center of the building, they always have art drawings, portraits and canvases displayed from students and adults. They have plenty of computers, tables and chairs. Many of the tables and personal desks have dim lights which makes it great to study.
The parking lot is big enough to always find parking. I never have trouble looking for parking.
Overall, it’s great library.

This is the place to be if you want to study. The place is fairly quiet depending on what area you are in. I like studying in the back of the library because it is quiet. It can be annoying if people forget to turn off their cell phones or put it on silent. It is especially annoying if they answer it and they are talking really loud. The funny thing is they usually get caught by the librarian.
I don’t like the new library hours. It is due to the city budget cuts. Before all of that shenanigans, it use to be open everyday, but now it is closed every Sundays and Mondays. They are even closed on December 25-​January 1^st. Some people like to go after Christmas to relax and read a book, but not according to the new city rules. Oh I forgot to mention, they have Wi-​Fi.
Check out their bookstore sometime. I found a CSET reference book that only cost me a dollar. CSET books usually cost about 20 dollars or more. What a deal!
Pros: A lot of seating area to study
Cons: New library hours.

Hmmm. This is a tough one.
A lot of people do not silence cell phones in here for some reason. Come on kids, it’s a library! There’s a really cool feature on every cell phone these days called «VIBRATE,» use it!
It’s clean and relatively quiet (except for the damn phones) here, good lighting and a little fountain who’s flowing water is calming. It’s new and nicely decorated with a little Wi-​Fi Café in the back which is to say it has café tables, extremely slow /​intermittent Wi-​Fi, and has vending machines with BAD coffee.
It has a good kids section with book readings and the occasional puppet show make it good for the family. It’s extremely spacious but lacks a lot of desks if you want to work on a computer. Don’t judge too quickly because the desks they have are well lit and have power built-​in. More desks have been sacrificed for comfortable armchairs that would more likely put me to sleep than anything else. They have a small computer /​Internet section and a movie section that charges you for movies (what’s that about?).
There are a couple of libraries in SD county that are better than this one but, in the Chula Vista system, it’s likely the crowned jewel. The Civic Center branch is much older, smaller, and doesn’t offer the same amenities. If you’re going to head to a library in Chula Juana, this is probably the best. That being said, I’d switch it out for the Sunny Side library in Bonita or make the trek to Mission Valley.