Sacramento Public Library – Valley Hi-North Laguna

Best library in town. Clean, safe, well stocked, ahhhmazing Teen and Children’s Rooms, sufficient computer lab, planned activities and community driven. A really awesome place to escape to the land of literature.

For some visits ago including yesterday’s visit, the Sacramento Public Library’s Valley Hi-​North Laguna is the finest library I’ve ever visited for the past 5 years. Located on the other side of Bruceville Road near Cosumnes River College, The Valley Hi-​North Library has all the books and media you want to rent including every summer’s free lunch meal for kids too!
As I entered the library, the atmosphere is very new and spacious to find a table or seat. It’s very early 21^st Century contemporary feel because this is a 6 years old place after it’s completed. The service and the librarians at this library have done a good job for making the customers very friendly and approachable. No problems or issues at all.
There’s some small amount of parking space available at this library although it has some good space to park there. Additionally, if you’re a CRC student, you can park at the CRC parking lot and walk there to the library easier which it saves time and prepping.
In the end, Valley Hi-​North Laguna library makes this place a great environment for all ages. A well, worthy visit!

I think I found my new study spot! I love how clean the location is — inside and outside. The staff is here is extra friendly and very helpful. It’s also very spacious which I very much appreciate. The book shelves aren’t extremely close together. Like, like! There are tons of study group tables wrapped around the entire library. There are a lot of tables but I still recommend coming early. The tables aren’t small either. You can fit your backpack, personal bag, laptop, etc and you’ll still be fine. 4 chairs at each group table. There are 2 outlets on the table for charging/​laptops/​etc. Also, if you don’t plan on coming in groups there’s individual, comfy chairs you can help yourself to.
The only flaw is that once the elementary/​high schools get out, there’s a swarm of random kids but I’m not quite sure if it’s an every day thing. I’ve only witnessed it for the first time today.

The best library in this area, next door to the Shasta Park.
Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Computer lab for childrens, teens and adult.
A lot of selection of books, movies, magazines, audio books, musics, etc.

Awesome library. Neat, tidy, and spacious. I live nearby so I’m always here studying. The only few complaints are the odd open hours and the messy bathrooms.

This is my go to library. It’s close by home and next to my school. Easy for me to drive there.
The interior and exterior design really has the that modern atmosphere when you walk in.
I’d like to say that there are different places and rooms you can go to. They have study room for you and/​or your friends to study. Haven’t used the room but I’ve seen people use it. There’s a children area for the young infant, computer lab, and some other rooms Again, I haven’t checked out but I know it’s useful.
Now there is one thing I like to point out. They have large glass windows. Its actually relaxing to look out the window here and there. But since the glass window is so large, sunlight will give a nice lighting. If you happen to sit next to the window with your laptop, it might be difficult to see your laptop screen. You can turn up the brightness to see it or probably move to a different place.
All in all, this library is my all time favorite. I would recommend this library to people who love to read and a great place to study.

Awesome library! They have free wifi that’s faster than the Starbucks that are in the area lol. Staff is nice and is always restocking. This library has 4 outlets per table and 3 study rooms which is a plus! However, from 3 – 5 it can get pretty noisy and packed from all of the immature middle/​high school students. I also don’t like that some parents DO NOT know how to watch over their kids. On some days I feel like I’m in a day care center.

I am here almost everyday. I put books and DVDs onhold and pick them up when they are ready on my way home. I am big on helping myself. For some reason they keep the on hold DVDs behind the counter so you have to wait in line to get them. I use the self check. My only complaint besides the parking is not being able to return books w/​o parking. Need a drive by box. Probably not safe though. Love this library! Free books and movies– I’m in!!!

This is hands-​down my favorite library. The interior and exterior design is modern and sleek, yet comfortable.
They have a good selection of books to choose from, and even better places to sit down and study. There are separate rooms for children, computers, teens, and 3 large study rooms.
One wall of the library is all glass, with long tables lined up against it, so you’ll get a great view of the outside, which is nice when you want to take a break from studying. That glass wall gives you great lighting for reading during the daytime, but if you’re using a laptop, I suggest you move somewhere else because of glare.

It’s a very modern library with FREE WI-​FI! It has a few private rooms if you wanna have group meetings or activities. The noise level isn’t too bad. You do have your occasional kiddie cries here and there. The library is located right next to a playground so do expect to be around children. The only thing I found difficult was parking. Other than that it’s not a bad place to be if you’re looking for a library.

This library is awesome! I would come here to study all the time if they were ever open!
Pros: The lighting is amazing inside, the temperature is comfortable, it has a large and open layout with big windows, and there are plenty of outlets. Beats working in a cramped and dingy coffee shop any day.
Cons: The hours are horrible here (it’s a shame the city can’t keep it open more often), can get noisy sometimes with kids running around (bring headphones), parking can get packed because of the park nearby.
Regardless this library is probably my favorite place to study in South Sacramento/​Elk Grove!

I have to say that I was pretty impressed by my first visit here. They have three private study rooms that you can use if you have a study group. There is also a lounging area where it makes it possible for people to speak louder rather than being in the deeper parts of the library where noise is not welcome. There are still conversations in the library but it’s moderate and fair. Its not super loud. There are separate rooms for teens, and children and an area where there are tables with outlets for people who have laptops. It fairly still looks brand new and its beautiful. Very modern.
I really like this library. I borrowed several books that was related to my paper that is due in two weeks from now. I certainly will return again.

Quick and helpful

What a great library. It is clean. Next to a park. Opposite CRC college. They have vending machines, kudos to them. I can buy water or soda or something to snack on if needed. You have to go and see it. The only downside is that the parking lot could be bigger. I am a fan and will be going to this library from now on to check out books.

For this being such a brand spankin’ new and spacious branch, I can’t say I’m a huge fan. Little to no parking because CRC students use it for free. Little to no catalog, hardly any new cookbooks/​literature on the shelves. Bathrooms are utterly disgusting, found a pair of dirty socks and caca impasto on the toilet seat. Hollerin’ kids during preschool story hour on a Wednesday.
Good things? I like all of the windows that allow you to look out onto a horizon in which you want to escape.

This library is pretty damn nice! It has an area for people to sit, eat, and drink coffee. They have two separate computer rooms. Kids have a separate area, they have an area for computers for them. They have study rooms too.

I like this library a lot, very new, nice and clean… and its right next to a super huge park

I have a love for libraries ever since I started going to them as a kid. I think they have helped me nurture my love for reading. I was amazed by how great this library is. Yes, amazed. They have study rooms, a computer lab, separate children’s section, separate teen’s section, magazine area, etc. I usually just come here to pick up books that I put on hold though. The downside are the teenagers who come here solely to use the computers for surfing Facebook. Read a book!
History Lesson: The Valley-​High North Laguna Library used to be located on Mack Rd. in a strip mall. They closed that one before opening this one next to CRC.

This library is fairly the newest amongst the Sacramento public libraries. It is next to a park that has many sports interactions such as the tennis court, basketball court, skateboarding, & etc. When i came to this library i didn’t expect it to be the way it was. They had a room only for computer use, private rooms where students can study, and desks on the side where people can plug in their laptops. This library was kind of like a school setting which i liked very much! It was clean for the reason that it is new, and i felt like i was at a college’s library. I would come here to study more often, but the hours arent that great. This place is another great place for resources, pleasure reading books, and studying!
stars: 4