Sacramento Public Library – McKinley

Great library and absolutely love their storytime on Thursdays! They sing songs and the lady that runs it even brings a guitar. We always play at the park after and check out the ducks and turtles.

The staff is very helpful. I was in for the 1^st time and helped with my new card and the sections of the library. I was able to find 20 books for my class on Egypt and a newer Stephen King book for me. It was busy but still seemed spacious. The 4 instead of 5 stars is for lack of newest releases and a/​c. I seem to have to request books from other locations and wait. A/​C is a little low if I was hanging out.

I have always been a fan of McKinley. I love the park, the track, the rose garden and even the library. I have been attending McKinley Sacramento Public Library since I was a kid and it really hasn’t changed much in all these years which I suppose is what adds to its uniqueness and homely vibe.
With a wide variety of books that can be researched online if McKinley has in stock ahead of time and the internet services the library has to offer, you can surely get research done at this library, leisurely reading or some writing accomplished. If it is a nice day outside, I recommend checking out a book and enjoy it outdoors. There are park benches outside.
Parking is easy as there are plenty of choices around the park. I like to park a little further away to enjoy the McKinley surroundings as I am making my way to the library.
I encourage you to try out McKinley library. They have so much to offer
(especially a lot of info regarding the mobile/​tablets if you prefer paperless reading) for those learners out there!

McKinley Library is a wonderful, small library that has all the materials you want to borrow. From books to movies; research to studying, you’ll find it much more comfortable right here.
I visited this library few months ago, and I had a great timing coming here. The librarians are very friendly, and they offer good advices on finding an item, or simply suggesting an item that’s interesting.
The atmosphere is excellent and quite; much more peaceful right here in the beautiful McKinley Park. No issues at all.
Overall, McKinley Library is a great addition for the Sacramento Public Library. Highly recommend.

Great little building with character, convenient location (for me!) and you can request any book in the sac area be sent to your nearest library for free pick up!
However, the computers are never available, constantly used by a steady stream of transient people. Also, this is the loudest library I have ever been in. I get that it is small and noise carries, but there is no sense of «hush» here.
Overall, I appreciate my local library and am so happy it is nearby my home, but I wish it was a place I could frequent and utilize it more rather than running in quickly for my book pick up and running out.

It’s a sweet little library, with very helpful people. The location is beautiful. There’s nothing better than taking a book to the lake and reading while watching the swans nearby. That said… it is a very little library. If you need a book though, they will get it from other libraries for you. I’ve been very impressed with the staff.

I just love this branch… a beautiful location With ample lawn to read outside Or just take a good long walk in McKinley Park.
Lots of historical photographs with stories about the area’s history. Rooms to rent in the building. Lovely architectural detail. Library itself is small but quaint and cozy and serves its purpose. The sometimes offer events — be sure to check out their calendar at the library’s website.
NOTE– if you are looking for quiet this isn’t the branch for you. There is almost always one of the follow on going on: screaming kids — folks using it as a meeting place/​therapy session — loud distracting conversations. Sadly it’s my only real complaint but a significant one.
If you’re interested be sure to check out their section on historical California bungalows
Staff is ALWAYS friendly and helpful ~
Membership has so many perks!
FREE internet and computer use
FREE dvds
FREE cds
FREE magazines and books

I love the McKinley Library because it is housed in a beautiful area of Sacramento, in one of the most beautiful parks, and in the lovely, brick Clunie Center Clubhouse. It may not have the largest selection of books because of its size, but they still offer a weekly preschool storytime, have a Friends of the McKinley Library group that meets every other month, and is widely supported by the East Sacramento community.
I tend to have my hold books sent to this location because I love to go there and the staff is fairly friendly. I also enjoy perusing the DVD section just in case something I want to see pops up on the shelf. The non-​fiction section is upstairs, so look for the stairs near the children’s section if you’re looking for something there.
Since the library is within McKinley Park, it’s a great way to get in your exercise, enjoy the beautiful surrounds, smell the roses, feed a duck or goose, and pick up something to read. If you have kids, there’s a great play structure at the park as well.
Overall, this is an adorable library in an ideal location. I encourage you to stop by sometime. All parking is on the street.
The library hours are currently: Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday:
12 noon — 8 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday:
10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday:
1 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday:
10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

I love this little library. It’s so cute. Not only is it located in the beautiful McKinley Park, but it a building full of character.
I really wanted to give this library five stars, but due to its size the selection is not as grand as some others.
My absolute favorite part of this particular Sacramento library has to be the upper level, and more specifically the cookbook section. I think they have a nice selection. Plus the narrow little aisles create a nice atmosphere for losing track of time looking up recipes. *Specifically VEGAN cookbooks
Another plus would be the parking. There is no specific parking lot, but street parking all around the park.

This is probably one of the cutest libraries I’ve ever been in. It’s old, it’s dusty, it’s small, it’s got free WiFi! What more can you ask for?
The librarians are very helpful and nice, the system used to check books out is a blessing, the tables they have for reading or studying are sturdy and they make me want to learn.
There is a non-​fiction section upstairs and the steps are a bit small. I’m not used to wearing heels, so walking up and down these stairs, I had to hold the railing with a white-​knuckle grip. I’m also never wearing heels to this library again.
I love this building, I love this park, I love McKinley period!

Has some good stuff but is pretty small. Not likey to have something specific you are looking for. Better for browsing

Easy parking, wide selection of books and magazines. However, my major problem with this library is the staff. You would think that the librarians would use their quiet voices, but at McKinley Library, they do NOT. The staff opening talks about their personal lives at the desk and yell across the library. This type of behavior is both distracting and unprofessional. If you need to come to the library to study or read, I do not recommend coming to McKinley. If you want to be annoyed and listen to the gossip of middle aged woman, this is the place.

Dear McKinley Library.
Just wanted to say thank for a couple of things.
Thanks for being a cool old brick building and for always having my library orders ready for me. Thanks for having a pretty sweet revolving music section. Thanks for not judging me for getting mostly cd’s at your fine establishment. Thank you for not being very busy. Thank you for having a sign out front displaying if you are open (green) or Closed (red) cause I can never remember your hours. Thank you for emailing me when you have something waiting for me.
Thank you for having some real cool librarians who are real helpful and even funny.
a couple things I wish you did:
I wish you were open Monday’s… I know you have to have a weekend too but why Mondays? I get all bumbed on Mondays cause I cant visit you.
Also, I wish you didn’t have that one old mean lady as a librarian… you know the one that breathes incredibly hard and scowls and barks at children for not having their cards. I’m pretty sure she hates, brick building, books, and humans. I wish you didn’t employ her but I forgive you in advance cause all the other good stuff.
thanks and hope I don’t owe you any dough right now.
laters

If there wasn’t a sign, I would have never known where to find this place. Inside to the left of the Clunie Memorial. Inside to the right is a community center. In between they have vending machines.
I thought this library was pretty neat. It reminded me of the library in Ghostbusters. It’s old and it smells old unlike the new and grand-​like Central branch.

This Library could do a little better… and not because of the selection. I sort of expected there to be limited choices since this is a small library not necessarily meant for major research but I didn’t expect this library to be the home of the most obnoxious library staff in town. Last time I went to this library I was trying desperately to get a little study time in but was so distracted by the loud librarians I think I actually left in a huff. Here are some things you can expect to hear while reading, studying, and so on… Rose «HEY MILDRED!» Mildred «WHERE DO WE KEEP THE BOOKS THAT ARE FOR SALE?» Rose «OVER BY THE FRONT. RIGHT WHERE YOU’RE STANDING» Mildred «RIGHT HERE?» Rose «NO, THOSE ARE THE MAGAZINES»… yelled across the library for a good 20min. Of course that was the condensed version and I made up the names. The time before that I heard another group of library staff chatting it up for all creation to hear at the front desk. I now know ALL about Gretchen’s cats! So in summary, don’t go here if you plan to read or study in peace and quiet. On the plus side they do have some computers with Internet access and they usually aren’t busy.

I love libraries, and this one has a vintage feel to it, as well as lots of big trees surrounding it, which is great. But what you wouldn’t guess is that all the Jr. Hi kids come here after school and are really loud and often obscene in language. And the librarians do nothing about it.

I haven’t had a library card since I was in elementary school and roaming around the Carmichael branch, so it was pretty nostalgic to be smelling that old book smell.
It’s a small library and not as well stocked as the Central library, but it has it’s own charms and things can be ordered over. I also like the second floor area. It’s small and feels like being inside and old secret.

I love me some books. Especially mindless chick lit, of which this branch has plenty… and they’re easy to find, unlike the Central Library. Don’t get me wrong, I love geting lost in there for hours, but when I’m jonesing for a quick fix, McKinley’s my go-​to neighborhood tome trafficker… unless it’s Sunday, Monday or after 5pm.
Whenever possible, I go online and reserve tons of books and DVDs ahead of time, so that something’s always waiting for me there. Who needs Netflix when the library is FREE???
P. S. Check out the nonfiction section upstairs. It smells and feels like you’re hiding in the back corner of your grandma’s attic. SHHHH!!!

I like this small library. It’s usually quiet when I go [Fridays between 1 and 3] so you don’t have squeeze past anyone to look for books.
They always have a pretty good selection of DVD’s to rent as well but if you’re looking for a particular one, just order it through the library’s online system and they’ll let you know when it’s ready for pick up.
I like the pleasant lady with the peace sign necklace, earrings, and multiple rings. She’s always smiling and friendly but you have to be when you wear that much «peace» jewelery.