Live Oak Branch Library

In my opinion this is the best Library in the Santa Cruz Area. The librarians are all super nice and helpful. The selection of books is great. I absolutely recommend this branch to anyone that’s looking to read and relax.

Libraries are amazing. I wish to keep the Public Libraries doors wide open, for as long as possible. This one is set right on the ocean! Who can compete with that for studying! Right next door to the public am radio station as well. Convenient free parking, somewhat accessible. Prior two visits, lot was full. It looked as if people were sitting in their cars instead of being inside the library. Many appeared to be homeless as well. I parked across the street, which you will have to pass over traffic without using the cross walk. Or walk down to the cross walk. Traffic is some what light in this area.
The staff were helpful.
The computer usage was easy. Imput your library card number and password or ask for a guest pass. It gives you one hour. If you need to print, you send the print job to the printer. It is located next to the seed bank, which is awesome. Then follow the directions on the screen. Cash only to print.
There is a new electronic credit card machine in house, but it is for fees, fines, and checking out books. I got the library aide to do a one time favor of putting the print job on my account as a fine, but she made me pay it right there in front of her with my card through the kiosk. No big deal.
Over all 5 stars for easy access, printing capabilities, and free seeds!
Will return over and over and over again. Until my books are overdue!

I agree with*:-) I love the library. The healing energy of the ocean reverberates through the building. The computer is a fairly fast and the seed library is great. Beautiful views And I can’t wait to go back.

I love this library. Its on the water with ducks and a eucalyptus grove. There are seats with beautiful sunset views. I was harassed by a librarian about my service dog once for about twenty minutes while I was using a copy machine which ran out of ink which was my only uncomfortable experience I have ever had there and I did not return for a bout a year till I really needed a peaceful place to write a paper and I had a backpack that mostly conceals my service dog comfortably in. The thing I love about Santa Cruz area libraries is the online data base that lists not only every book available along with the particular library to order it from but it keeps a record of all due dates, allows one to renew their books online, allows one to place holds on books online and allows people to listen to audio books online.

Gorgeous new library and great atmosphere. Come and visit!

This is a great library. There are outlets and wifi all over, so you can use your laptop at many comfortable desks throughout the library. It’s clean, and quiet. There are comfortable chairs. People are friendly, and there are large glass windows with a great view out onto a little marsh by the beach. Every time I go there, I feel happy and peaceful. I recommend it for studying, or just having some quiet time. Best of all, I haven’t found people showering in the bathrooms, like at the downtown library.