Cypress Library

This library is close to home so it’s so convenient if my kids would like to go to a library to borrow books for their AR program in school.

Around 2010 I was struggling through life and most of the time I would go to this library to read and relax my mind. I’m glad it was there for me. It’s a small library, cozy, and had many CDs and DVDs to check out. It’s nothing special but I want to give it 5 stars because it was a place for me to go to to relax myself through tough times.

It’s an ok alternative if you need a place to study but I’d rather just go to my college library to be honest. I only came here today cause I didn’t feel like making two trips to go study. The people at the front desk are the worst part about this place. Yes they are friendly but they are just too freaking loud. I feel like they should have stricter rules about being quieter. I mean it IS a library and people come here for quiet study/​reading time. It’s not the worst library I’ve ever been in, but I’d make it a last resort.

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Books are cool
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So read books
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This tiny Library located off Orange Ave in the city of Cypress, open daily execpt for Fridays is one of many county libraries within the OC. Which basically means, all books in the county system are interchangeable. Check out here, return in Garden Grove, its A Okay. Books can be extended online with the click of the mouse, if lets say one of your students hid a book in the play oven, and you have looked everywhere, and dont want to pay late fees.
This particular branch is located near the Police station, parks, civic center, ect. Also makes for perfect walking grounds for some excercise.
Book wise, nothing special. Just your basic collection of books all sharing that same familiar library smell. I spend most my time in the children’s section or Science/​life section collecting books for my classroom. Although I have my own private book collection for my classroom, I still enjoy checking out books that go with particular units we are learning about or to help with certain socio-​emotional issues like being kind, sharing, anti bullying, new siblings, divorce, ect. Or books on important people, places, holudays, ect. Cypress library is able to provide me with this. Once in a while Ill find a book fir my iwn personal pleasure of reading, but my Kindle Fire has pretty much replaced books for me.
3 stars, because this library is nothing fancy, its tiny and nothing special.
Review #540

I love libraries, but this one is definitely not my first choice. There aren’t any quiet places to study and no private rooms. There are very few computers, and the children’s books are organized in a very strange way. And this bothers me to no end — the sci fi, romance, mystery, western and fiction are all mixed together into one large fiction section, with only ugly stickers to distinguish between genres. They have a really small DVD collection and still even offer VHS tapes. Very outdated. I’d suggest another library for studying, computer use, a larger book selection… pretty much everything.

The teeny boppers from neighboring schools somehow get out around noon to come here and chat. A huge disturbance to students who are actually studying. Very inconsiderate to the public. The environment is very loud and annoying, not a great place to study. A huge letdown since I’m a resident of this city myself.

This is a nice, quaint library. They also have great resources for musicians, I heard they actually have the most music scores/​references in the area!
So why 3 stars? Be prepared for loudness. I’ve been to coffee shops that are more quiet. Ironically, the biggest offenders seem to be the librarians themselves. Call me crazy but if a complete stranger can hear every single word of your conversation, I think you might want to lower your voice a bit.

I came here to study because most libraries are closed on Sundays. After coming here a couple times, ill likely not study here again, even on Sundays when they happen to be open. It’s not horrible like Garden Grove’s, but mimics GG in being loud, having poor lighting, no outlets for laptops, and spotty wifi. Also, The librarians are mean and speak as if they’re hard of hearing. Go somewhere to get your study on!
Extra notes:
Surprisingly clean restroom
Small parking lot
Not many tables to study in peace

This has been my main home library for years. When I was a little kid they had (and still have) summer reading programs that inspired me to read and led me to love books. they have only 4 computers and you can only use them for an hour but due to everyone having smart phones I don’t see the need of the use of these. It is simple to find a book and the staff is very friendly. There is always a lot of parking.

I’d like to think that Cypress is a middle to upper class neighborhood (there is new construction down the street from my house that advertises «new homes starting at $ 900k). Thats pricey to me. We have a Costco, multiple industrial parks, etc so you would think our tax base could fund a better library, but then what do I know about local taxes and stuff. I’m just a girl
Anyhow, the Cypress library is stuck in the 70’s. I’m surprised we still don’t have card catalogues. its kind of old and musty but the worst part is that its closed on Friday. Even the computers are really old and slow.
On the positive side, the staff is mostly nice and friendly and the best convenience is that you can order books from the OC Library database so if there is not a book you want from the library, it will be brought in from another library to you.
Its no Cerritos Library that’s for sure, maybe that’s what we need a Cypress Auto Square

Clean. Orderly. Can study or read. A place for kids to play while parents feed their book addiction:). Dinosaurs to play with, a few toys. A doggie is here every other Saturday (4−28−12), kids can read to Body, he is GREAT with kids!

After being a Cypress resident for almost 10yrs, I finally step foot inside their library. My son is turning 4 and my daughter is turning 2 this summer, so I figured maybe I’ll start borrowing books instead of buying them. I’d have to say, I’m kind of disappointed with their children’s section. I’ve been to much nicer libraries with more toys and educational games. I’ll have to come back for their Wednesday story times to see how that goes. So far, I’ll probably just borrow books and leave.

So what can I say about the Cypress Library?
The library itself is very nice– there is plenty of parking in the lot next to the tennis courts. If you brought lunch or just need a stroll to take a break from studying, there is plenty of green in front of the library to enjoy the sun. There is free wi fi and tables specifically assigned for laptops. Even their bathroom is clean (although a little too cold– I always need an extra sweater to wear to the bathroom there LOL). I am not sure if they carry a lot of books but I always see a stream of people borrowing and returning books/​videos so I am assuming that there is an adequate amount for a neighborhood library.
That being said, if you have to study, write, or read anything (even if it’s like a fortune cookie), avoid it if you can. Here’s why. First of all, people talk. People talk in their normal voices. Not a hushed, library whisper. People talk like it’s the bank or something. The librarians themselves talk in their normal voices so maybe people think it’s ok (don’t get me wrong though– all my encounters with the librarians were pleasant and they were extremely helpful). Second of all, there is a school across the street so after school, kids come to the library to talk about their day with their friends– don’t you guys hang out at the mall anymore? I see parents drop their little kids off at the library like it’s the babysitter’s. Of course, this brings us again to point number one– talking in normal voices but more of it. I know, I know… it’s sad that kids don’t have a safer place to hang out but… must it be the library? *sigh*
If you are like me and you need to use the library, bring commercial grade ear plugs. Also, I think the best hours are right after they open (before moms with kids come) and after 6 or so when school children go home to have dinner. When quiet comes to the library again… oh how sweet it is. Some of my most productive moments were in this library when it’s quiet (it’s a nice library)… such a shame it’s so loud.

Oh my hometown library how I love you! The librarian are helpful and GREAT with kids. The kid events, and activities they have are tons of fun!

I’m a nerd. I love libraries, and being a resident in the same city, I cannot help going to the library in the same city I reside in. I can’t get my full nerdiness on, however, because this place closes on Fridays. It doesn’t have all the magazines and the books that I need at times. However, it does open on Sundays from from noon until 5pm I believe. That I love. They even have used book sales for $ 1. When I’m done, I’m donating it back to them.
This library is linked to other OC libararies. So in laments term, you can renew online, even check out books from other OC libaries since they share the same system, though I haven’t tried it yet. No, it’s not as glamorous as, let’s say, the Cerritos library. But they don’t charge you an arm and a leg for a card either. All and all, if you want just a decent place without the glamour, this will do just fine.

Let me preface this post by saying that I am indeed a spoiled brat and will forever have the HB Central Library in my heart. Cypress library is small and not nearly as cool looking as the HB library. Then again, if you prefer substance over style and you are in desperate need of a quiet place to study and do homework, then Cypress will work in a pinch. I have no idea if their book selection is adequate or not since I’ve only gone there to read and write papers, but it’s very bright and well lit. Another pet peeve of mine is that they don’t have very many tables for laptops. Many of their round tables are located in areas we’re an outlet is just out of reach. So if you don’t have a ton of juice in your laptop and no laptop tables available, you just might be out of luck. Lastly, the décor is boring so I guess that means you’re more likely to focus on your work. I’m known to be distracted by the littlest of things, thus this works to my advantage when needed.

When I first moved back to Cali., I walked here from home (I lived on the same street) quite often to use the Internet. This was way before I bought my car or laptop. It used to look really old and in desperate need of a face lift. I just went for the 1^st time in a long time and it looks better on the inside, no change on the outside. They’ve even put a self checkout computer near the entrance. So unneccessary for such a small library, but whatevs. It looks like they have more books on the shelves and it just looked cleaner and nicer than before. Lots of kids from nearby schools come here to study. It’s on the same lot as the Police Dept. and there are also tennis courts right next door.

The Cypress library has gone through some renovations, making it more modern. It’s still small, but is packed with many books that you need. Many people come to study or read magazines here. Although there are some people who tend to talk loudly or answer their phones and forget they are in a library, most of the time it’s quiet. The people working here are nice, but will not tolerate any loud noises.

It’s average size for a library in the OC. It probably is due for some refurbishment. It’s a better place to study because less people go to this library. It’s not as crowded as Cerritos, Buena, or Garden Grove.
The only problem would be the lighting. It would be nice if they had brighter lights. (when I went at least)
I wished the library was open a bit longer because it closes at 9 or more like 845ish.
Some people are picky where they study I guess. I’ve studied in much worse conditions and still passed my classes. Ideal situations are more like fantasies. They don’t occur much. In fact, tell me when you find the «Ideal husband.»

Not an ideal place to study or read or anything, really. There’s a feeling that everything here is old. This library is badly in need of refurbishment. Not aesthetically pleasing at all, and it seems like there aren’t many books and that the books are kind of aged… new, I like NEW!
Update: I don’t like buying travel books so I headed over here. Surprisingly, there were more and better selection than Buena, which is muy buena! So I give you one more star.