Newport Beach Public Library

This one is of the greatest location from libraries in Orange County area. It’s spacious, two stories, everything is a new, with big selection of inventories, on side café, plenty of spaces on parking lot, WI-​FI, and great land shaft.

This library is the best from my lists, it’s new, big, very clean, comfortable and very good staff.

This is a fantastic library. The building is amazing and spacious. For book lovers they have an extensive collection. I was very happy with their comic books in particular. The lighting is nice and they are open pretty late on weekdays. A great place to read!
They have some pretty good selection of other media as well. They have lots of movies, dvds, and blurays. Their video game selection isn’t bad, but don’t expect them to have the newest releases. They have lots of audiobooks as well.

Very nice, and modern library. Huge, huge selection. They also happened to have one of the smartest designed bike racks which is refreshing.
Though its one of the best libraries in OC, it’s not quite as good as HB Central. They have a much larger shop for used books and media. They have a bigger computer lab. There is more spacious room to sit and study, with beautiful views of the park, and better furniture. More parking with solar powered covering. Art gallery, performing arts theater, gift shop, etc. And you don’t need a library card to connect and use their wifi.

Love this library. Great spacious studying spots, great view, and even food inside the library. The staff is very helpful and nice, that’s a plus. You can reserve study rooms and check them out for two hours each I believe? Overall my favorite spot to study at, only downside is I wished they opened later on weekends so I could study longer hours.

This is DEFINITELY the best library to study at! The view at this library is impressive and amazing. on the Top floor, towards the back of the library, you’ll have the premium pacific ocean view while you study away. There’s also other study locations in the library that are bright and relaxing, but no view =P. What I also like about this library is that it opes at 9:00am; unlike the OC ones that opens at 10:00am.
There’s also a coffee/​light bite shop inside the library, so it’s definitely a place that you don’t need to go out to grab food and come back to get resettle in. But, if you want to, there are also lots of other restaurants across the stress from the library.
Tip: You need to get a library card to access internet.

Never really Unilocal things unless their near and dear. This library is the most beautiful thing a dork can lay eyes on. Let’s run through the features really quick because I was blown away the first time I came here
Pros:
1. There are 2 floors with the first one dedicated to reading areas, magazines, videos, and audio books not to mention a great kids area if you’re a parent
2. The computer lab is equipped with 4 or more (I forgot) giant Mac desktops along with about 15 or so other computers
3. All the computers have access to
a online tutorial of endless diy videos for photoshop to managing a small business startup. And have all the programs included on each comp. Including the Adobe suite and CAD amongst many others
4. Across the way of the computer lab is a 100% soundproof room for audio recording or dropping some hot bars
5. Right when you walk upstairs they have their own café! And they serve keen coffee. Amazing
6. You turn around to see a view of the ocean and are instantly at peace
7. If you want to read there’s never a fight for a chair or if you want to study there are many hutch desktops to work on. If you do plan to stay they can even lend out I– pads connected to their online portal to rent out books
8. The same portal they use to rent books electronically you can download and use at home to check books out whenever you want. (It’s called overdrive)
I live all the way in orange and make the trip down here for long study days, it’s so worth it

I’ve been working in Newport for over a year now and went to school at UCI for four years… I can’t believe I never discovered this library. It’s literally THE PERFECT place to study. It’s super quiet, clean, and to top it off, great panoramic views.
The upside to this library is that the kid’s section is downstairs, so upstairs is completely peaceful for anyone who’s looking to read a book or study. Downstairs also has a «friends conference room» for those looking to have group study.
They have numerous tables, a café area right inside the library, and the staff is super friendly.

thinking of going in, but I just rinsed the last leaf blower from yesterday. so if I go in I bet I’ll get hit again with a leaf blower .
can’t trust that parking will not get a Courtesy blast. would be nice if all leaf blowers were off after nine am.

This is a huge library. It is a City Library and not part of the Orange County Library system, though there are 3 branches of this City Library. I love the library systems in California. I have 3 library cards (one county and two different cities as the city libraries only require you be a California resident), they come in handy for borrowing books, CDs, DVDs, buying used books, using a computer, WiFi, or a bathroom. The online catalog is great and they also have a Digital Library that is easy to use for e-​books and e-​audio.
Since they added the new parking structure, parking is easier. Their hold system works well, the self-​checkout is easy to use and the staff are all very nice.

I love coming to this place. After the remodel, it’s even more awesome. Lots of desks to study in, free wifi (library card required), and for a city library, has a pretty good collection of new (er) books. There’s also a nice kids section as well as a section for media checkout.
The library is next to a remodeled city hall, and also a small park with a sculpture garden.
One of my favorite libraries to come to look for information or just spend time working.

I love it here! The first floor is all bustling and lively depending on the hour. They even have video games for rental!!! The children’s area is huge. Very spacious and I would have loved it there as a kid. Plenty of room to play and read.
As you walk up the stairs there’s a café area with a huge glass window letting in all the lovely sunlight.
The second floor is full of study areas and it’s really quiet for the most part. Someone complained about the air vents being over the study tables where the cubicles are and I agree; if you have bad allergies, dry eyes, or didn’t bring a jacket you’re going to have a hard time concentrating if you sit at a certain spot and the air condition happens to be on full blast.
From what I can see, there are some random outlets just about *everywhere* and an outlet at every blue cubicle. I was surprised when I came here on a weekday afternoon and found most of the tables filled up with people. So many people around you and yet everyone is either quietly immersed in their reading or studying really hard! If you need a quiet/​study atmosphere it just can’t be beat here. No other library motivates me like this one does. I wish I found out about this place sooner!
Library card is free for all California residents with an ID and that includes super fast WiFi as well. This library is amazing :)

This library is so serene and peaceful. It’s a nice place to work or study, because you can find quiet places to sit all around the library.
The children’s area is open and a good place to play and discover, or sit and read. There is even a nice little outdoor patio garden just outside the children’s library, with a small maze and water feature of trickling water that my kids loved to play with.
The Friends of the Library bookstore has some great deals! I picked up two items for a lot less than I was expecting. The women running the store are very friendly and helpful, too.

I absolutely love the Newport Beach Public Library. I’ve been coming here since I was in high school and it’s one of the best study spots in Newport Beach.
After the library was remodeled a few years ago, the space became very modern. I love the variety of study spots– you can study by the windows overlooking the nonfiction stacks or there are more traditional study tables past the teen section that overlook the parking lot, plaza, and PCH. You can also reserve one of their study rooms if you have a group and you want a private space.
Their collection of books is also great. They have a lot of donations compared to other libraries in Orange County so they consistently have new titles coming in. They also offer e-​books which is super useful if you’re on the go. I’ve used their resources for school and for leisure and I will continue to do so!
My only criticism is that they close pretty early on the weekends. I wish they would allocate some more of their funding to extended hours on the weekend! That would be super useful for students in the area.

This library is beaaaaaaautiful. This is definitely one of my go-​to study spots. It’s a perfect place for you to come by & get your productive juices flowing. There’s plenty of tables and seating. I think my only issue is that there can only be SO many outlets near tables & during times when it’s busy you might not have your ideal spot or sadly an outlet, but nonetheless I really like the atmosphere of this library. I get so much work done whenever I am here! Also, if you’re planning on using the WiFi you’re going to need a library card — so apply for one :) (It’s free if you’re a California resident and $ 10 if you’re not).
There’s also a café that serves food and Kean coffee :) if you wanted an extra caffeine boost & don’t want to leave the comfort of the library!
Slight update! There are quite a few outlets near non-​desks though, those couches with the mini desks if you’re about that life! :)

I love libraries, and I have since I was a kid. Places that will lend you books and records for free? All you have to do is remember to bring them back on time? They are incredible public resources. Everywhere I’ve ever lived, one of the first things that I do after I unpack after a move (sometimes during the process) is register for a card at my local library.
Of course, libraries aren’t what they used to be. Now we have the internet, which allows us to access far more information whenever we want it than what could be found at my hometown library (located in the basement of the municipal building). Most libraries offer access to computers now, which is great if you need it. The atmosphere of most libraries has also changed since the old days. Remember when libraries used to be quiet?
Newport Beach Public Library is a great public library for the 21^st century. They have a good selection of books and periodicals, and their CD and DVD collections aren’t bad, either. The first floor is usually bustling, but the second floor offers the quietest experience that you’ll probably find in a public library these days. Since their renovation, they now have a café, also on the second floor, and their wifi works much better now than it did a few years ago. Of course, they also have computers for general use, too.
NBPL often hosts authors for their lecture series. They have downloadable e-​books. They have private study rooms that you can reserve. Oh, yeah, and a sweet ocean view, too!
NBPL is not part of the Orange County Public Library system. I believe that you just need to show proof of CA residency to get a card. This card is necessary to access their wifi as well as for borrowing items.
The best things in life are free! That’s probably something that you don’t hear in Newport Beach very often, but think about it. There’s the beach, but you’ll still probably have to pay for parking. I encourage you to come take advantage of what Newport Beach Public Library has to offer.

Kinda funny that I’m writing a review of a library, but I believe this is really important. This is literally a place full of knowledge.
NB Public Library recently went through a renovation to become bigger. With the added space, more study space have been created. The wall that separates the new space with the outside is glass, so there is a lot of natural light coming in! The study spaces are very quiet.
There are three group study rooms that are very small and a bit dark. Walls are very thin, so you can hear the group next to you talk.
Aside from that, there are SO MANY BOOK!!! Not as much as some giant library in Mass, SF, or CT, but this place has the most books around the area.
Downstair is the children’s section, and this place is SUPER children friendly. There are scheduled times for children’s reading, special speakers who come to talk to the kids about different things (music, states, etc.), children’s play area, and children computer games. If you’re looking for somewhere with more children events, try CDM library; I know they have a bit more readings. There are a ton of book for kids too! There are anything ranging from presidents to science.
Right before going into the children’s section is a place full of DVDs and a few VCR’s. They are all available for rent when you take it to the front desk. Personally, I’d say go to Redbox or look online for the particular movie. It is pretty stupid if you went to the library looking for a movie. This section is only good for you to explore.
There is a dollar bookstore at the entrance of the library. It closes at 4pm, so go before if you want to buy a book. The library also accept donations
Always found a book that I needed.
I love you, NB Public Library.

Good place to get work done. Both my friend and I had an exam to take (Dat and Lsat).
The library provided the space for me to get studying done.
It has a café and its located near Fashion Island with a nice view to study at.
The bathrooms could always be a little cleaner though

This is a beautiful library, and very well kept. It is bigger then most libraries I have been too lately. The grounds and the parking are spacious. I’m don’t know if they will let me use the Internet if I’m not a Newport Beach resident. Overall a good experience, and will use again in the future.

FINALLY. I’ve discovered a new library that lives up to my love, the HB Central Library!
It’s right next to Fashion Island so of course it’s beautiful. They recently remodeled and added new study areas with more desks. The library is nice and quiet, and I’m able to get lots of work done here. The kids section is downstairs while all the desks for studying are upstairs so you don’t have to be annoyed by children who don’t know how to be quiet in a library.
You have to get a library card to use their wifi but the library card is free anyways so no prob! This is the perfect place for college students or anyone who’s really trying to get some work done. When you need a break from the books, you can enjoy a snack at the little café area or take a stroll down the pretty trails and play with the bunny statues.
Love it! & it’s one of the few libraries open on Sundays!