San Diego Public Library – Point Loma/Hervey Branch

I believe in leaving fair reviews for companies, never to make them look horrible because of one bad experience, hence the 3 stars. I mean I never even stepped foot in the library.
However, I came home from work today to find the book I was expecting to be delivered, was not there. Point Loma had a copy and I saw it closed at 6pm. I jumped in the car and headed over there, arriving at 5:55pm to find the doors locked. I understand most people spend a long period of time at the library but I needed one book, knew exactly where it was and would have been out by 6pm. I needed it to read something for school for tomorrow and was relying on the fact their business hours were until 6pm.
Unfortunately, this was an extremely disappointing experience considering it has really caused me some problems, but I hope to be able to return and have a better experience.

⁴⁄₅ due to a wonderful kids section as far as activities are concerned. Minus one star for books-​50% of the time I love the book selection and the other half I think «what in the world is this book? Who agreed to publish this?!» Same goes for the adult selection. Currently reading a book called «Sweetbitter», time shall tell on the outcome with my ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ chances. My daughter and I walk here almost every Monday and spend about an hour there and then grab a slice of pizza across the street. Can’t beat a little mommy daughter time starting off with [somewhat] good reads and even better play time!

Very nice library, beautifully designed with a fairly good selection of items. I generally place requests through the SDPL web site, then pick up here. There is usually plenty of parking but when going mid-​afternoon it can be dicey with all the kids getting out of Pt Loma High School just down the street. My only complaint is that the employees were not very friendly. Not unfriendly, just very standoff-​ish. The folks at OB were much friendlier but parking & clientele are more of an issue there… can’t have it all!

Such a great library, MUCH better than OB library (sorry!)
Its great for kids. They have a HUGE ship downstairs kids can sit in and read its awesome. They have lots of computers for kids, a magazine and even game area with games like chess, battlefield, and checkers. They also have a coloring area for kids and there are puzzles.
Because I always come with my 6 year old niece i’m always in the kids section, she really loves it here.

This ‘library’ is really a multi-​purpose center, and, as such, is neither quiet, nor conducive to study or work. It has a separate multi-​purpose room, which adjoins the lobby. They hold Zumba classes in this room, with the doors fully open to the main library foyer, which is not separated from the stacks and study desks. You have to listen to douchey music pounding the floor, with plus-​size chicks yelling «wooo-​ooo» as their feet pound it also.
The downstairs is the children’s section, and is constantly filled with squalling brats throwing tantrums, and douche-​mommies who are too preoccupied to take their little ones out for a discipline break. Yeah, just what I want when I’m trying to do some research. The noise from the lower level reverberates all over the building, so the main stacks sound like a hospital maternity ward where the nurses have all run for their lives at feeding time.
The staff here have been here a long time, and I guess they are immune to it. In fairness, they are very nice, kind and helpful to everyone. They just don’t make any effort to keep the place quiet. They banter among themselves at full volume, and just add to the incredible din inside the library.
As for the whole San Diego library system: they have implemented file download blocking in a totally stupid way: by file extension. So if my poor video player wants to update itself, it fails on a relatively small file. They have constant connectivity issues, and seem completely unresponsive to requests for help from the branches. Once, Point Loma/​Hervey was down for nearly three months, and try though they might, staff couldn’t get any help from their central IT department.
In short, public funds, poorly utilized, and a mini-​Grand Central Station misnamed a Library.
Feh.

Great library. Everyone there is very nice and helpful! Lots of parking and is very clean.
I am updating my review! I have been studying for a huge exam and would like to study at the library instead of home. However, there are always tons of homeless people in there. There are constantly people in the bathroom doing who knows what, but it sometimes it seems like they are doing some shady stuff in there, such as drugs, talking to themselves for hours, showering in the sinks, etc. The library itself is nice and would be very pleasant if they could control the homeless situation more.

I love this library it reminds me of being a little girl when I went to elementary here in Point Loma. It also reminds me when I worked for SD City College Library. It was fun and not boring. It was peaceful and quiet. Just please people don’t make phone calls in the library, not cool. Staff is helpful, especially one of the young guy there with brown hair. Don’t remember his name but remember how helpful he is.

My favorite library in San Diego, but I’m biased because it’s my local library! Love the nautical theme, and the great kids’ area downstairs, complete w/​little comfy chairs, tables for coloring and artwork, a «ship» to play inside or read quietly, and so many great books. They also have story hours and other activities throughout the week for kids and adults.
You can order books if they don’t have what you’re looking for, or browse through all the books and magazines they do have. Love getting books on CDs for car rides, although the selection often seems pretty limited — might have to plan ahead and order a few in advance, too. But overall, a beautiful, cozy little neighborhood library.

Nice, clean and attractive. Two racks to lock up your bike at (though I recommend a GOOD lock and cable). Huge selection of books and a very helpful librarian.
Only four stars because the building itself was not built to be quiet; it is very ‘live’ and makes reading — for me — in the building a no go. Too noisy!

I haven’t explored the adults section at all, because I was too busy having a blast in the kid’s section with my son! The kid’s section is in the basement, which has a huge pirate ship for the kids to read in! How cool is that? They have a great selection of books and are easy to go through.
They have a ton of areas to read, computer rooms etc…
They also have a lot of free great programs for kids, families and adults. It seems like they always have something going on here!

This library is just plain awesome. The staff was super friendly in assisting me with getting a library card and showing me where to check out. I love all of the free activities that they have for kids. The book selection is HUGE and the children’s section is so cool with the built-​in pirate ship. This is definitely going to be out go-​to library!

Very interesting nautical-​theme library with a vintage flavor in an area of Point Loma that I was not aware of. I discovered this library yesterday when going to watch an Italian movie (We have a Pope) in the auditorium. I did not know that the Film Forum is showing international films (for free, a plus!) also in this branch, which makes the SD library system fantastically awesome. It is a branch a little bit far for me, but I definitively fell in love with its coziness and for a Sunday it was crowded with public. The area where the film was shown was very ample and nice (chairs were not that comfy, but I have seen much worse places than that). Could not complain at all. The person organizing the event very friendly and accommodating.

I really enjoy this library. It feels cozy and I love the ship in the entry way.
I come here primarily for the books on CD. They have a good selection and sometimes I just sit on the floor and browse. The kids area is packed with great books and a great space for them to read.
A great place all around!

Great local library! You can tell a lot about a neighborhood by looking at it’s library. If it’s well-​kept and well-​used, you’ve got a good neighborhood. The staff is friendly and helpful and it’s a happy place.